As part of its continued commitment to making money transfers easier for customers, MoneyGram has signed an agreement with Millicom, the parent company of Tigo Money, to launch mobile cash receive services into more than 1 million Tigo Money mobile wallets in El Salvador.
All content with RSS
MoneyGram and Millicom Unveil Mobile Wallet Service in El Salvador
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 09:08
4679
/news/payments/moneygram-and-millicom-unveil-mobile-wallet-service-el-salvador
Smart Contracts: Too Blurry to be True?
The herding mentality in finance is a recurring theme. We have seen it take place both during the dot-com boom and the mortgage crisis. Recently, it is fintech startups and the solutions that they develop which have attracted interest. Smart Contracts (SC) are a recent example of a solution that’s beginning to turn heads. One often hears SC associated with Blockchain, another big fintech buzzword.
Smart Contracts (SC) serve as a programmable layer that sits on top of a Blockchain. There are various ways to characterise the way SCs work, such as:
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 08:58
4678
/blog/blockchain/smart-contracts-too-blurry-be-true
At the Intersection of Financial Data and Intuitive Design
The role of aesthetics and design in financial technology has long been underestimated. While most technology providers struggle for functional execution and speed, the aesthetic components of their programs often leave much to be desired. A meaningful balance between practical functionality and aesthetic value can therefore be key to success in the market. The digital solutions for client communication, client management, and client automation created by InvestCloud address this combination.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 08:49
4677
/content/intersection-financial-data-and-intuitive-design
Deloitte Expands Blockchain Initiative with Five Technology Companies
Deloitte announced this morning that it is working with five prominent blockchain companies – BlockCypher, Bloq, ConsenSys, Loyyal (formerly known as Ribbit.me) and the Stellar Development Foundation – to provide new technological capabilities to its global financial institution clientbase.
Deloitte is developing 20 blockchain-related prototypes that cover a multitude of uses such as digital identity, digital banking, cross-border payments, and loyalty and rewards, as well as in the investment management and insurance sectors.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 08:44
4675
/news/blockchain/deloitte-expands-blockchain-initiative-five-technology-companies
Itiviti Launches Two New Gateways in the Equity Options Space
Itiviti announced the release of two new gateways in the equity options space, augmenting the current offering of Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) and CBOE’s C2 with connectivity to Nasdaq PHLX and the International Securities Exchange (ISE).
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 08:31
4674
/news/trading-systems/itiviti-launches-two-new-gateways-equity-options-space
ACI Solutions and Intelligenx Release Cyber Security Platform
ACI Solutions, a provider of secure IT services ranging from unified communications to cyber security for government and enterprise clients; and Intelligenx, a provider of the next generation of Threat Intelligence Software where the human factor is the key component identifying actors behind any Cyber attack.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 08:09
4673
/news/security/aci-solutions-and-intelligenx-release-cyber-security-platform
iMeta Launches Video Animation on Onboarding and Client Lifecycle Management
iMeta Technologies Ltd., a leader in Onboarding and Client Lifecycle management technology for financial institutions, has launched a video animation on Client Onboarding for financial institutions.
Click here to view video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFyp6itCCI
In the video, iMeta describes the challenges investment banks and capital market firms have when onboarding new and existing clients, such as:
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 15:16
4672
/news/security-and-compliance/imeta-launches-video-animation-onboarding-and-client-lifecycle
Financial IT
AxiomSL Selected by PNC for Regulatory Reporting
AxiomSL, the leading global provider of regulatory reporting and risk management solutions, announced today that PNC, one of the largest banks in the United States, will deploy the AxiomSL platform to meet regulatory reporting requirements, such as FR Y9c, 14 M/Q and 5G/2052a, across the U.S., Canada and the Bahamas.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 14:16
4671
/news/regulatory-standards/axiomsl-selected-pnc-regulatory-reporting
Credits Partners with Skyscape Cloud to Provide Blockchain-as-a-Service in UK
Credits, a blockchain infrastructure provider is partnering with Skyscape Cloud Services Limited, to deliver Blockchain-as-a-Service to UK public sector organisations.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 14:06
4670
/news/blockchain/credits-partners-skyscape-cloud-provide-blockchain-service-uk
No One Waits for US
Unlike the Billy Joel song from his album "The Stranger," which has the song "Vienna" and the line "Vienna waits for you," in the US, we are not as fortunate when it comes to global trade. Berlin doesn't wait for US!
KfW IPEX-Bank enjoys its most successful year
TXF reports that German export and project finance bank KfW IPEX-Bank enjoyed its most successful year ever in 2015, with new commitments of €20.2 billion, compared to €16 billion the prior year. By contrast, US Ex-Im was closed for 5 months and is still not fully authorized.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 13:43
4669
/blog/e-commerce/no-one-waits-us
