Access Pay is embarking on a mission to guide British businesses in what is set to be a rollercoaster year for the banking and finance sector.

The Manchester-based firm, a specialist in cloud-based payments technology, has launched its new online hub Resource Centre aimed at guiding businesses, banks and consumers through the minefield of changes that are afoot.

2016 has seen IoT continue its meteoric rise through the technology and business space. A never ending array of connected devices has joined networks around the world, bringing the total of global ‘things’ to a staggering 23 billion. From connected cars, thermostats to lawnmowers, we have continued to see technology evolve and work its way into more business and consumer applications, performing tasks, anticipating our needs and making our lives easier. 

IBS Journal catches up with Group Chairman and CEO of Path Solutions, Mohammed Kateeb, to chat about 2016 and what lies ahead. This interview is published in the January 2017 Issue of IBS Journal in the section Feature Focus – Core Banking Systems. Discover more here: http://www.path-solutions.com/Mr.Kateeb-IBSinterview2017.pdf

“Digital Nebula’s goal is to instill in our clients a new way of working and give them agile capabilities that lead to faster experimentation and tangible outcomes,” explains Rick Fish, CEO and Founder. “Often lines of business create their own solutions because they feel IT isn’t delivering for them. A very common reason is that IT has constraints around regulatory compliance that they have to meet. So agile business groups are creating “shadow IT” departments to try and move forward.

Penta, the Berlin based bank account for startups and businesses, has partnered with solarisBank, the banking platform empowering finance pioneers, as their banking partner to offer businesses fast access to bank accounts.

IBM and DSK Bank today announced that they have completed the migration of DSK's banking operations to IBM's datacenters as part of a long-term IT services agreement to manage the IBM Cloud infrastructure that supports bank's operations in Bulgaria.

The London Institute of Banking & Finance has today introduced a new qualification for those working in the global payments industry.

Financial IT had a very pleasant conversation with Jed McCaleb, CTO and cofounder of Stellar.org

Financial IT: Could you please give us a brief introduction about Stellar?

Insurance companies are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities where digital is no longer just a new way to package and sell traditional concepts, but something that will redefine the industry at its core.