MuleSoft (NYSE: MULE), provider of the leading platform for application networks, today revealed research that shows nearly a third (30 per cent) of UK consumers would consider using Amazon, Google, Facebook or Apple for banking services, rather than a standard bank. This figure rises to 45 per cent for 18-34 year olds, indicating they are the happiest to embrace this potential new wave of banking providers.

Algomi, the network company providing information-matching solutions for the optimization of fixed income liquidity, today announced that the company will acquire and distribute the award-winning ALFA product created and developed by AllianceBernstein (AB).

Temenos announces the appointment of Carl Robertson as its Chief Marketing Officer. Robertson brings over 20 years of sales and marketing experience to the leadership team of the banking and finance software specialist. He will be responsible for global marketing and communication activities and will help drive the business forward at a time when the banking industry is undergoing unprecedented change in a digital age.

Trust’ can be both a terrific enabler and a severe inhibitor in cloud services adoption. Keen to benefit from the cloud’s promise of flexible and scalable on-demand computing, businesses everywhere continue to migrate increasing volumes of critical data off-site and into the hands of third party cloud service providers. Each time this happens, however, they must answer the same question: what guarantees do I need before I can trust this provider to protect my data?

I recently met a start-up bank.  They were depressed.  Having submitted their third proposal for the bank, the regulator was still pushing back.  This felt familiar.   Having seen so many new start-up banks in Britain, I was familiar with the start-up process.  It involves hellishly detailed documentation showing effective plans, governance and funding.  The first new bank to go through this process took about three years to get through the gate.  Most take at least a year.  Even with experience, it’s difficult, especially if you don’t have the right backing.  To launch a new bank in Britai

Following the launch last week of OpenFin's Community Edition, RSRCHXchange, the MiFID II research solution and marketplace, is pleased to announce that they are the first partner to join the OpenFin Community.

Linedata, the global solutions provider dedicated to the investment management and credit industries, has announced a new version of its market-leading portfolio management system, Linedata Global Hedge, to meet the evolving needs of the global alternative and institutional investment community.

Coastal Credit Union and eight partners are thrilled to announce the launch of Constellation Digital Partners, LLC, a credit union service organization (CUSO), designed to deliver a revolutionary software platform that will transform the future of digital banking for credit unions and members.