Analytic software firm FICO announced today that Norvik Banka, one of the oldest commercial banks in Latvia, will use the FICO®TONBELLER® Compliance Solutions to fight money laundering and financial crime.

Bank regulators in Latvia have increased scrutiny on banks suspected of allowing money laundering, resulting in record fines and more bank audits.

Fidessa announced that Sentinel has been voted best buy-side compliance product at the 2016 Buy-side Technology Awards. This is the seventh win for Sentinel at these awards and the third major accolade for Fidessa's buy-side compliance solution in the past twelve months. Designed to recognise the leading technologies and vendors in their area of expertise the Buy-side Technology Awards are underpinned by a robust selection process including the input and experience of seven judges selected from across the investment management industry.

Aptitude Software is pleased to announce that Elisa, Finland’s market-leading mobile operator, has selected the Aptitude Revenue Recognition Engine.

GE (NYSE:GE) announced that today it has completed the spin-off and merger of Bank BPH’s Core Bank (WSE:BPH) to Alior Bank (WSE:ALR), representing aggregate ending net investment (ENI) of approximately $3.6 billion at the end of the third quarter 2016. GE Capital retains the Bank BPH legal entity, including its mortgage business, representing aggregate ENI of approximately $4.1 billion.

Exegy Inc., a leading provider of managed services and technology for low-latency market data, announced today the addition of Steve Santivenere to its team of senior account managers.  Mr. Santivenere will have global responsibilities for sales of Exegy market data solutions, reporting directly to chief operating officer Rod Arbaugh.  “Steve is a seasoned professional with an impeccable reputation and invaluable knowledge that he accrued as a trader, entrepreneur, executive, and director of sales.

Yonnie Bergqvist has been appointed CEO of Handelsbanken’s (STO:SHBA)(STO:SHBB) subsidiary, Ecster, which provides payment solutions for e-commerce and traditional retail operations.

Yonnie Bergqvist currently works with board matters in Handelsbankens subsidiaries. In conjunction with taking up this new position, Yonnie Bergqvist is leaving Handelsbanken’s Senior Managemen

One of the best visuals juxtaposing expectations against reality takes place within what is widely considered a masterful scene in the adored romantic comedy 500 Days of Summer. Cinematic digression aside, such a balancing act is not only an undeniable component of life, but also a major factor in the hyper-dynamic, multi-faceted world of selling goods and services.

Two years after its launch, online lender Spotcap is expanding into the UK market, providing flexible and accessible funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Spotcap provides SMEs with credit lines and business loans of up to £150,000 through an online application process. While traditional lenders make credit decisions based on historical financials and old-fashioned credit scoring, Spotcap uses a unique, proprietary credit algorithm, which provides deep insight into the financial condition of a business, enabling quick, sound decisions.

P3 Logistic Parks (“P3” or the “Group”), a leading specialist pan-European owner, developer and manager of logistics properties, announced today that GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire P3 from TPG Real Estate and its partner Ivanhoé Cambridge. The transaction values the business at €2.4 billion and is the largest European real estate transaction this year. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close by the end of 2016.