SmartStream Technologies, the leader in Transaction Lifecycle Management, has announced appointment of Richard Nicholas as Director of Professional Services, Asia Pacific. Based in Singapore, Richard will be responsible for professional services and programme management across the region.

Emerging Markets Payments (EMP), the leading electronic payments processing company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has announced the signing of an exclusive technology and center of excellence partnership with Afghanistan Payments Systems (APS), the local domestic payment card switch in Afghanistan.

TMF Custom House Fund Services, a leading provider of financial services to the alternative investment sector, has announced that it is now offering clients a depositary lite, or ‘Depo Lite,’ platform to support alternative investment managers marketing their funds in Europe to fulfill their AIFMD requirements. This Depo Lite service will conduct cash-flow monitoring and general oversight requirements to a manager and all relevant funds.

CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, has  announced that it has appointed Cees Vermaas as Managing Director and CEO of CME Europe Limited, its London-based derivatives exchange, effective 2 January 2015.

Misys, the leading financial software provider, has launched Misys Connect, a suite of programmes to deliver value from every part of the business to its clients.

Providing a seamless integrated customer experience, Misys Connect enables clients to drive return on investment and competitive advantage. At its core are a set of programmes each making it easier for clients to derive value from their relationship with Misys, in addition to its software and services.

 Millicom (Stockholmsbörsen: MIC), the international telecommunications and media company, and Kalixa  has announced the establishment of a joint venture to develop a payments service provider to operate in Africa and Latin America, initially commencing in Colombia and Brazil later this year.

Top Image Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ:TISA), a leading ECM (Enterprise Content Management) and BPM (Business Process Management) solution and MIP (Mobile Imaging Platform) provider announces the launching of TIS Australia in response to the growing business and market demand for TIS’ products and services in the region.

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) has  unveiled Apple Pay that will enable MasterCard cardholders to use their iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch for everyday purchases. MasterCard built the foundation for secure mobile transactions, so consumers can use their cards when, where and how they want.

Capital One Financial Corporation (NYSE:COF) has  announced that it is working with Apple’s new payment service, Apple Pay, available on the new iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch beginning in October.

U.S. Bank has  announced its integration with Apple Pay, providing customers an easy, secure and private way to pay using their U.S. Bankconsumer credit and debit cards right from iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch. By integrating Apple designed hardware, software and services, Apple Pay creates a unique and incredibly intuitive experience that will be available to U.S. Bank customers later this fall.