Icon Solutions, the specialist provider of payment solutions and consultancy services, has been selected by a Tier One Australian Bank to review and industrialise its payments transformation strategy.

Global fintech firm, Gresham Technologies plc (Gresham), has appointed Vincent Him as Sales Director, Europe to grow the firm’s global footprint.

An international study of 1,000 senior professionals from banks, lenders, retailers and Personal Finance Management tools (PFMs) in the UK and Netherlands by leading open banking provider Yolt Technology Services, reveals that open banking technology could be central to businesses’ post-COVID recovery, unlocking millions (£) in additional value each year, delivering business-wide efficiency, operational benefits and extra revenues. 

EQ Credit Services, part of the international technology-led services and payments specialist EQ (Equiniti Group plc), is pleased to announce the launch of Mortgage Services.

The Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK), which finances Swedish exporters, their subsidiaries, and foreign customers, has chosen financial technology leader FIS^® (NYSE: FIS) to digitize and modernize its commercial lending platform to enhance service to its clients and streamline costs.

Bottomline (NASDAQ:EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology that makes business payments simple, smart and secure, today announced the latest cloud-based Confirmation of Payee (CoP) service for UK based banks.

Horizon Software (Horizon), the world’s leading SaaS provider of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology, announced the appointment of Emmanuel Faure as Head of Sales APAC to support its rapid growth in the region. Emmanuel brings exceptional experience and leadership, having worked as a Managing Director and Head of Business Development in the financial industry in Asia for over 20 years.

Avaloq, a global leader in digital banking solutions and wealth management technology, has obtained the Climate Neutral Company label by leading international climate solutions provider South Pole and achieved its aim of sourcing 100% of its energy from renewable sources. The successful sustainability programme, highlighted in the company’s first Corporate Social Responsibility report, covers the 2019 calendar year.

RTGS Global, the world’s first cross-border liquidity network has launched Stage one of its operational rollout.

first direct has appointed Chris Pitt as Chief Executive (CEO), with effect from 1 October. Chris is currently Head of Marketing, HSBC UK.

Chris will be responsible for delivering first direct’s strategic growth plans as it focuses on giving customers confidence in digital experiences and a humanity they can’t get elsewhere.