NTT DATA, a recognised leader in global technology services, is today announcing the successful completion on a Proof of Concept (PoC) trial for data analysis in conjunction with Reportix, a company that specialises in flexible data management, for the Bank of England (BoE) Fintech Accelerator Programme.

Paroc Group has recently launched a capacity expansion programme in its Trzemeszno plant in Poland to support its growth strategy for Central and West Europe. In addition to the positive market situation, two key macro drivers ‒ energy efficiency and fire safety – are expected to increase the demand for insulation materials. Paroc believes that the demand growth will be especially in favour of stone wool insulation materials due to its superior fire resistance properties.

The number of payment card Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) systems, which meet the new industry standard has passed 200 for the first time, highlighting the growing worldwide emphasis on security.

Aquila Capital, an investment company specialising in alternative investments, has announced a new investment strategy with a focus on logistics properties in Spain, Italy and Portugal. In total, between EUR 350 and 400 million are to be invested in long-term, fully-let core and core plus properties in selected, highly sought-after logistics locations. The company expects to generate returns of between 7% and 8% (IRR) for its investors.

 Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced it will enable Carter Bank & Trust of Martinsville, Virginia, to modernize operations, diversify income and lending opportunities, and attract new customers.

The groundbreaking Ecobank Mobile App, a single, unified financial services application across 33 African countries, has processed 9 million transactions worth over $1 billion since launch less than 18 months ago.  

INDATA®, a leading industry provider of software, technology and services for buy-side firms, today announced the release of iPM Portfolio Architect AI™, the investment industry’s first portfolio construction, modeling, rebalancing and reporting solution based on AI and machine learning. 

Paysafe, a leading global payments provider, today announced the appointment of Stuart C. Harvey, Jr. as non-executive Chairman of its Board of Directors. The appointment takes immediate effect.

Harvey has a proven track record of driving growth in multiple global companies over a 30+ year career with demonstrated expertise in the capital markets, payments and financial technology industries.

Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the banking software company, has been named as a Global Power Seller by Forrester based on the firm’s Global Banking Platform Deals Survey 2018[1]. Temenos was also named a Top Global Player for combined deals, which measures new and extended business across the regions of the world.