When someone sends me something interesting, I can’t help but share it so this insight from Susan Visser came at just the right moment.  Susan and I have exchanged various ideas over the years, so here’s her view of the key Fintech trends.

Summary

Lanware, a provider of outsourced technology solutions for investment firms and financial institutions, has achieved the Good Accredited Standard for 2016, in recognition of the high standards of service provided to its customers.

The implementation of accounting standard IFRS 9, due in 2018, is revealing itself to be a transformational event for the banking industry, according to a new paper from Wolters Kluwer

Startupbootcamp, the global industry-focused startup accelerator, announced the launch of the brand new FinTech & CyberSecurity program in Amsterdam, following the success of their FinTech programs in London, Singapore and New York. Startups can apply now to be part of this new accelerator program.

Ovamba Cameroon Solutions, an online African funding and logistics services provider for SMEs (small and medium sized businesses), announces partnerships with two investors, Crowdcredit and Courtyard Capital. The partnership highlights the commitment of all three companies to unlocking the potential of SMEs in Africa.

The end of June peak in Payments traffic, combined with the ongoing Brexit-related surge in Securities and Treasury traffic, triggered two successive FIN traffic peak days on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th June 2016.

The Wirecard Group has entered into a new partnership with Takko Fashion: the German clothing chain, which employs more than 17,000 staff, will now offer its products outside of shop opening hours on its website, takko.com. In doing so, the retailer is connecting its online shop with the point of sale – connected shopping experiences are a trend from which many high street retailers are benefiting.

ACI Worldwide announced the appointment of Marco Bravo as vice president for Latin America.