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The Norwegian Data Protection Agency Prepares for the Introduction of GDPR - Chooses Tieto to develop new registry

The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. One of the consequences is that many organizations and businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with the legislation. The Norwegian Data Protection Agency is the supervisory body for the establishment of the DPOs, and the Authority now establishes a national registry for DPOs, a solution developed by Tieto. 

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 07:16
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Mobile Payment and Loyalty Platform Yoyo Wallet Partners with Starling Bank

Starling Bank is launching its latest API partnership with Yoyo Wallet, the U.K.-based mobile payment and loyalty platform.

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 06:51
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ABN Amro Unveils Instant Payments

Starting today, clients of ABN AMRO and a number of other European banks will be able to enjoy superfast transfers between the participating banks. 

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 06:46
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MoneyGram To Use Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement

Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation (Interac) announced today that MoneyGram International, Inc. has begun using Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement, an extension of the Interac e-Transfer service, as a new way for Canadians to receive payments sent through MoneyGram's payment service. 

Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement allows MoneyGram to deliver money to its Canadian recipients in real time, with instant pickup and real-time funds availability, while also providing the protection of Interac's world-class fraud detection and security features. 

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 06:44
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Traydstream Wins Award for Best UK Digital Experience in Financial Services & Fintech

Trade technology firm Traydstream has taken home the award for best Financial Services & Fintech in the UK Digital Experience Awards 2017. 

Celebrating the very best in organisations that offer exceptional digital experiences for their valued customers, the awards were hosted at the famous Wembley Stadium in London on 22nd November 2017, in conjunction with the UK Business Awards. The ceremony was host to over 500 contestants, including industry leading firms like Lloyds Banking group, Three UK, GlaxoSmithKline, Virgin Money, Thomson Reuters, and many others. 

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 06:27
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Premier to Join Industry Leaders at BDA London Forum

Premier David Burt will join more than two-dozen Bermuda executives in a multi-industry forum being held in London next week to showcase the breadth of expertise and advantages offered by the island's global business market. 

Friday, November 24, 2017 - 06:08
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InvestCloud announces Freetrade as the First Startup in Its UK Innovation Center

InvestCloud Inc., a global FinTech firm, has announced UK startup Freetrade as the first firm to enter its UK Innovation Center. Freetrade is using the space to bring its app-only stockbroker to market.

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 11:42
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Tandem Bank Reveals Credit Card

We’ve previously used the hyperbole of ‘big huge news’ during an earlier burst of, well, big huge news, and now we’re stuck for synonyms to announce anything else. 

That said, here’s a moderately girthy announcement:
The Tandem cashback credit card details are here

So, here's the low-down:

No transactions fees when withdrawing cash or making purchases abroad
Get 0.5% cashback on all purchases over £1, everywhere Mastercard is accepted globally
18.9% APR (variable, representative)
No annual fee

Is this the card for you?

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 11:24
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Bitstamp Partners Masterpayment for Cryptocurrency Purchases

Bitstamp, a leading global digital currency exchange and the largest Bitcoin exchange in the EU in terms of volume, today announces Masterpayment, an independent payment processor, specializing in the requirements of the new cryptocurrency markets, as its new partner for credit card processing and acquiring of cryptocurrency purchases. 

This partnership will allow Bitstamp customers to enjoy faster and more convenient transactions, while maintaining the same high-caliber security.

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 11:18
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Ebury Launches Office in Brussels

Ebury, one of the fastest growing fintechs for corporate global transaction services, has announced the opening of a second office in the Benelux region. 

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 11:09
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