Exactpro, a leading software testing services provider for financial market infrastructures, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hiroshi Matsubara (Matsu) as Director of Business Development for Asia-Pacific (APAC), with responsibility for leading the firm’s expansion in the region effective from 17 May 2021.

In his new role with Exactpro, Matsu will spearhead the company’s expansion through serving the company’s clients in Japan and the entire APAC region.

Today, cyber security provider F-Secure launched F-Secure Elements: a new cloud-based platform that streamlines how organizations provision cyber security services. Available from F-Secure’s service partners with fixed-term license subscriptions, or usage-based billing for greater flexibility, F-Secure Elements empowers organizations to pick cyber security services on terms that accommodate their needs.

Stephen Kelly, Chair of Tech Nation, comments on Alphawave’s first day of official trading on the London Stock Exchange: “The listing of Anglo-Canadian business Alphawave reflects a sector that is going from strength to strength, as it starts official trading today.

Mollie, one of the fastest-growing payment service providers in Europe, has appointed Julien Cordonnier, as its Chief Operations Officer. Julien joins from Uber where he held the position of Head of EMEA Community Operations, while also being a Supervisory Board Member of Uber Payments, and previously served as VP, International Consumer Products at American Express.

LexisNexis^® Risk Solutions, a leading data, analytics and technology provider for the insurance and automotive (OEM) industries, is working with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH to help the car maker’s customers across Europe benefit from personalised insurance products and programmes based on their vehicle’s advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The Mauritanian Bank for International Trade (BMCI) (www.BMCI.mr) has partnered with TagPay to roll out its digital bank Masrvi, aimed at providing digital, value-added financial services to its customers.

Vantage FX, the multi-asset trading platform for retail and professional traders, today announces a series of significant upgrades to its UK services, a pinnacle moment in the group’s long-term strategic push into the UK.  

Following a period of extensive market research to find out what UK traders’ value, Vantage FX has introduced several new features and services encompassing diverse products, easy access, and a smooth user experience, all provided at a market-leading cost.  

Leading mortgage technology provider Twenty7Tec today announces that it has integrated with WhenFresh, a leading provider of aggregated property data solutions, enabling users of CloudTwenty7 to access property attribute data and valuations as part of the mortgage sourcing journey.

The industry leading payment orchestration platform, IXOPAY has partnered with Aplauz, the go-to payment method for conscious spending.

The strategic partnership will see IXOPAY and Aplauz provide clients with a payment solution that enables them to make every payment a conscious choice. It is also an opportunity for online merchants to reach new and previously untapped audiences via traditional brick and mortar stores where Aplauz vouchers can be purchased.

 Mollie, one of the fastest-growing payment service providers in Europe, has appointed Julien Cordonnier, as its Chief Operations Officer. Julien joins from Uber where he held the position of Head of EMEA Community Operations, while also being a Supervisory Board Member of Uber Payments, and previously served as VP, International Consumer Products at American Express. Julien’s role will be to ensure exceptional customer experience & operations excellence remain at the heart of Mollie’s operations while scaling the business.