As stories of banking data breaches continue to hit the headlines, consumers are increasingly sceptical about the security of their online bank accounts. Now, new research by IDEX Biometrics ASA reveals that those in Generation Z (born after 1995) are particularly concerned by banking fraud.

AxiomSL, the industry’s leading provider of regulatory reporting and risk management solutions today announced the appointment of Claudia Thurner as EMEA general manager.

Financial IT caught up with Micah Willbrand, Managing Director of ID&F at Experian to discuss Open Banking, industry trends and challenges at Open Banking Expo 2019.

AI and Machine Learning techniques are finding their way into financial services. Ranging from operational efficiencies to more effective detection of fraud and money-laundering, firms are embracing techniques that find patterns, learn from them and can subsequently act on signals coming out of large volumes of data. The most promising, and potentially lucrative, use cases are in investment management though.

Eleni Coldrey, Business Development Director - EMEA, Equinix at Open Banking Expo 2019

Financial IT chats with Gilbert Verdian, CEO and Founder of blockchain technology company Quant Network. Tasked with connecting the world’s networks to blockchain, Gilbert is building the Internet of Trust by converging blockchain, AI and cybersecurity. Having a keen interest in disruptive technology, Gilbert is the author behind the Blockchain ISO Standard TC307 initiative and is the Chair of the UK’s national committee on Blockchain and Distributed Ledger technologies (DLT/1) as well as the Interoperability working group for ISO.

TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, today announced its work with Microsoft to assist in completing the online mapping of vulnerable areas. Founded by organisation like The American Red Cross and known as the “Missing Maps” initiative, this open collaboration project helps fill in data gaps needed to identify places literally missing from the map. This enables humanitarian organisations and first responders to reach these locations at times of crisis.

Monex Summit Europe provides networking services and organizes professional B2B meetings:

Monex Summit Europe aims to expand the knowledge and maximize deal-making opportunities for all participants within the region. The event will welcome the top managers; ranging from the industry’s biggest multinational players and banks to its most innovative startups and renowned speakers.

Sponsorship and delegate registrations are open for IFINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition that will be held on 21 - 22 April 2020 in Istanbul, Turkey. IFINTEC is a global conference which is one of the biggest and most important conferences in EMEA region with its focus on Retail Banking, Digital Banking, Core Banking, Payment Systems, Banking Technologies, Banking IT Solutions, Digital Transformation and Finance Technologies. With 850+ attendees, 30+ speakers, 30+ speaking sessions, IFINTEC 2019 Conference was organized very successfully.

For what can serve as a powerful technology enabler for the Qatar National Vision 2030, the country is all set to harness innovation narratives around future cutting edge technologies. Qatar Innovation Week will bring together regional and international industry experts at the Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl – Doha, on 25^th and 26^th of this month.