Time is running out to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) that goes into effect May 2018. Mandated by the European Parliament and European Union (EU) Council, the regulation is aimed at harmonizing data privacy laws across Europe to protect all data belonging to citizens and residents. As a result, it affects any enterprise that conducts business in or with EU markets. Significantly, in addressing GDPR's requirements, organizations have an opportunity to set the stage for new digital business models that drive revenues and growth.

SteelEye, the compliance technology and data analytics firm, is pleased to announce a technology partnership with Solgari, the global provider of compliant, integrated omni-channel cloud communications services. The partnership will integrate SteelEye and Solgari’s cloud platforms, allowing clients to meet many financial services regulatory requirements while opening up significant data analysis opportunities.

On 25 May Smile-Expo organizes the first Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference in Finland, a large-scale event dedicated to cryptocurrency and ICO.

Why Finland?

The increasing burden of identifying and verifying Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBO) is a common thread in the conversations we have with regulated firms. Gathering and analysing the information needed to understand corporate ownership structure and discover UBOs takes anything from several hours to days. As a highly manual process, it's also prone to human error, leaving firms exposed to unknown risks and criminal activity such as money laundering, corruption and bribery.

What are Ultimate Beneficial Owners?

Up to 86% of chargebacks are likely caused by fraudulent actions from consumers, and claims have increased 41% over the last two years.

Mambu, the leading SaaS banking engine today launched Mambu Marketplace, a growing collection of trusted partners offering cloud-enabled best-of-breed apps, products and tools to help financial institutions build a holistic and agile digital banking architecture. 

Synechron, a global financial and technology consultancy, has been shortlisted across three areas for its innovative accomplishments this year, including Best Use of Mobile, Blockchain Project of the Year and Incubator or Investment Initiative of the Year at the 2018 FSTech awards held on 22^nd March 2018. Synechron’s nominations highlight the increasing importance on innovation for consumer-led, as well as business focused, financial technology and its role in leading these initiatives across various areas in financial services.

A global leader in online multi-asset trading services, OANDA is pleased to announce Warren Faleiro has joined the firm as Chief Technology Officer, based in Toronto. A 20-year industry veteran who has worked with some of the world’s most innovative companies, he will be responsible for driving OANDA’s global technology strategy while providing technical leadership across all areas of the business. Faleiro’s appointment further demonstrates OANDA’s ongoing commitment to driving innovation in the financial services arena.