SmartStream Technologies, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management solutions provider, today announces a new solution, Eligibility API for Collateral Management Optimisation – a faster and more efficient way to get eligibility information contained within collateral agreements like CSA, GMRAs and OSLA’s*, for both pre- and post-trade collateral optimisation.

The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) published the Blockchain Maturity Model (BMM). This model was developed over the past two years to give acquisition professionals the tools they need to evaluate blockchain solutions when making purchasing decisions. It also provides a standard to distinguish legitimate blockchain solutions from hype-filled promises. Without this knowledge or framework, acquisition professionals will always choose traditional government contracting partners.

GoCardless, a leader in direct bank payment solutions, today announced the appointment of Paul Stoddart as President. Stoddart joins from Mastercard where he was President of its New Payment Platforms, Executive Chairman of Vocalink and a Member of the Mastercard Management Committee.

Global Shop Solutions, a leading provider of ERP software with more than 3,000 successful implementations around the globe, has launched a new Fast Track ERP Implementation to reduce the time it takes manufacturers to Go Live with ERP software and achieve a quicker return on investment. Developed after analysis of why some companies lose momentum during implementation, the Fast Track ERP Implementation process provides a blueprint based on best practices for helping manufacturers stay on course and Go Live faster.

The Smart Saver is a “hybrid” (easy access / notice) savings account aimed at users at the beginning of their savings journeys. It currently offers up to 1.45% AER.
 
With rising inflation, energy prices, and rent increases adding considerable pressure on consumers’ finances, Zopa’s ambition is to make the £225 billion “zombie money” sitting idle in UK current accounts work harder.
 
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payabl., the European payments expert that enables businesses to take payments easily, reliably and securely, announces it has appointed Igor Skachkov as its new Chief Product Officer. 

Atom bank is expanding Portal - their next generation broker gateway-  to include their innovative Quick Quote tool.

The winners of Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas Awards were announced today, honoring clean technology, innovative corporate initiatives, brave new designs for cities and buildings, and other creative works that are supporting the growth of positive social innovation, tackling social inequality, climate change, and public health crises.

Mike Laven, CEO of CurrencyCloud, appointed as a Board Director to support ambitious growth trajectory

VP of Customer Success and VP of Marketing appointed to General Management Team bringing deep expertise in knowledge management and marketing