Rigby Private Equity to Invest in Specialist Distribution
- 8 years 10 months ago
- Investment
In a deal announced today, Rigby Private Equity (RPE), the private equity arm of Rigby Group Investments, has made a significant investment in specialist services distributor Zycko Ltd. The deal will allow Zycko to expand more aggressively throughout the EMEA region.
SimCop to Launch New Version of SimCorp Coric
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Management, Infrastructure
SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services for the global financial services industry has released a new version of SimCorp Coric, its award-winning client communications and reporting solution. This is the second of two upgrades released in 2015.
AIMCo to Secure Recovery in MF Global
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Alberta Investment Management Corporation ("AIMCo"), on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Alberta, is pleased to announce today that it, together with the Virginia Retirement System ("Virginia") has successfully recovered USD 204.4 million on behalf of investors in the now-defunct broker-dealer MF Global.
BBVA to Invest £45 million in Atom Bank
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Infrastructure
Atom, the UK’s first digital bank, is delighted and excited to announce its strategic partnership with BBVA. BBVA has agreed to invest £45m for a 29.5% stake in Atom and bring their global expertise in digital and mobile banking to the launch and growth of Atom.
Exchange Data International Boosts its Fixed Income ISO 15022 Corporate Actions Service
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Securities Services, Investment
Exchange Data International (EDI), a provider of global security corporate actions, pricing and reference data, today announced the full implementation of ISO 15022 messages for its Worldwide Fixed Income offering. The EDI service provides a comprehensive overview of the global fixed income market. It covers new corporate, government bond and government agency issues from 150 countries, as well as changes to their terms and conditions.
Greenstone Equity Partners and iTech Capital Team Up to Connect GCC Investors
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment
Greenstone Equity Partners, one of the largest independent fund placement firms in the Middle East, announced its collaboration with Europe based iTech Capital ("iTech"), a venture capital ()VC") firm focused on growth investments in digital economy businesses.
Thomson Reuters Boosts Investor Insight into MENA Markets
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment
As Middle Eastern economies continue their rapid development, investors increasingly need access to high quality content and data about markets in the region. Responding to this trend, Thomson Reuters has fully integrated Zawya Financial Products into Eikon, its flagship desktop for financial services professionals.
Kuber Ventures to Release New Business Property Relief (BPR) Investment Portfolio
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Infrastructure
Kuber Ventures (or ‘Kuber’), the alternative fund investment platform provider currently specialising in EIS/SEIS, has today launched a new portfolio offering to support Business Property Relief (BPR) investment for investors and advisers.
Apps World 2015 London Announces £150,000 Startup Investment
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, FinTech StartUps, Infrastructure
Investment and startups are a key focus for this year’s Apps World event at London Excel on the 18th and 19th November 2015. Budding entrepreneurs will be given the opportunity to meet with leading digital industry figures and given the opportunity to secure investment for their business. London has been named the number one city in Europe for digital entrepreneurs, startups and scale-ups and this success will be evident at this year’s event... more
Retail Banks Up Investments in Innovation to Stay Ahead of Start-up Rivals: Infosys Finacle-Efma Study
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Retail Banking
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a product subsidiary of Infosys (NYSE: INFY), and Efma, a global not-for-profit organization promoting innovation in retail finance today launched the seventh annual study of ‘Innovation in retail banking’. According to the research, 84% of retail banks have increased their investments in disruptive technologies and innovative services this year to deal with a surge in new industry competitors.
Simply EQ to Launche to Plug Affordable Advice Gap
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment, Infrastructure
EQ Investors (EQ) the boutique wealth manager led by John Spiers, the founder of Bestinvest, today unveils Simply EQ, a new online and telephone-based investment advice service. Designed for private investors seeking portfolio management at affordable rates, Simply EQ offers regulated advice and access to a range of investment solutions managed by EQ’s highly experienced investment team.
Banks to Invest in Branches, Ovum says
- 8 years 12 months ago
- Investment, Banking
Today Ovum, the global analyst house, announces the role of bank branches has changed*. The shift of transactions to digital channels has heightened the importance of face-to-face interactions as customers increasingly come to branches to resolve complex enquiries. On top of this, with the commoditisation of banking products, the customer experience and services provided are becoming more important. This will lead to bank branches becoming sales... more
InvestCloud to Secure $45 Million Growth Equity Investment
- 9 years 6 days ago
- Investment, Cloud
InvestCloud, Inc, a provider of cloud-based front and middle-office solutions focused on digitizing customer experiences and internal operations for global investment advisors, today announced it has raised $45 million in growth equity funding. The round was led by FTV Capital and will be used to further invest in the company's state-of-the-art platform and functionality, enhance customer service, and expand the company's global footprint.... more
INDATA to Announce Quarterly release of iPM Epic Investment Management Platform
- 9 years 1 week ago
- Investment, Management, Infrastructure
INDATA, a leading industry provider of software and services for buy-side firms, today announced the availability of its quarterly release of the iPM Epic platform for clients. Among the numerous front office enhancements included are:
InvestCloud Secures $45 Million Growth Equity Investment
- 9 years 1 week ago
- Investment, Cloud
InvestCloud, Inc, a provider of cloud-based front and middle-office solutions focused on digitizing customer experiences and internal operations for global investment advisors, today announced it has raised $45 million in growth equity funding. The round was led by FTV Capital and will be used to further invest in the company’s state-of-the-art platform and functionality, enhance customer service, and expand the company’s global footprint.... more