Sber Joins International Alliance Designing Universal Home Automation Connectivity Standard Matter
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
SberDevices has joined an international alliance designing the universal smart home standard Matter. The standard helps achieve interoperability of systems and make them all compatible, which spells enhanced convenience for users. Matter is an industry–unifying standard and a promise of reliable, secure connectivity. A seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together, Matter creates more connections between more objects, simplifies... more
Bank of England Announces Further Hike to 0.50%
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
The Bank of England has raised rates for a second time since December 2021 to 0.50%. The committee voted 5-4 in favour of a hike to 0.50%, with those in the minority favouring a rise to 0.75%. CPI is expected to peak at 7.25% in April 2022, a full 2% higher than was expected in November 2021. Initial market reaction sees the UK 10 year government bond rise above pre-pandemic levels. Jonathan Moyes, Head of Investment Research, Wealth Club
Slovakia’s Largest Mutual Funds Manager Selects Temenos Multifonds
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Tatra banka will implement Temenos Multifonds to administer €3.8 billion AUM and enhance investor servicing across its mutual and pension businesses
Cynergy Bank Supports Care Homes During the Pandemic
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Adult social care is a sector under immense pressure. Prior to the pandemic, the Competition and Markets Authority’s 2017 report highlighted the financial fragility of the sector. It is clear that COVID-19 has exacerbated financial pressures on care homes, potentially leading to highly disruptive closures.
Ecobank Cape Verde, Official Sponsor of the Cape Verde Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Ecobank to use the Pavilion to grow its profile and visibility in UAE Participation to promote investments back to Cape Verde; Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com ) to use the Pavilion to grow its profile and visibility in UAE; Ecobank’s network of 33 countries key to reaching Sub Saharan Africa, as well as 5 Representative Offices, one of which is located in Dubai, UAE.
Accenture to Develop UAE National Instant Payment Platform
Accenture has been selected by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) to lead a consortium of companies to help execute its National Payment Systems Strategy. In collaboration with SIA, now part of Nexi Group, and G42, Accenture will build and operate the National Instant Payment Platform (IPP) over the next five years.
Commerzbank and Fraunhofer Whitepaper: Big Data, Blockchain, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence Set to Revolutionise Trade and Supply Chain Finance
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Banking
Whitepaper sees trade and supply chain finance industries at a turning point Report identifies building blocks of the new trade finance ecosystems
Former Pilot’s Lending Business Flying High With Increased Bank Backing
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Bridging loan company aims to double lending book in 12 months Cheadle lender plans to expand in all areas including product enhancements and increasing its maximum loan size having recently lent £3.87m in one week Shawbrook Bank continues to back firm with increased wholesale facility
Wolters Kluwer Grc Wins Multiple Best Place to Work Accolades for Financial Technology
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division has won a raft of independently judged accolades, recognizing it as a “Great Place to Work.” The awards, all free to enter programs decided by independent editorial panels, celebrate Wolters Kluwer GRC as a global employer that values its staff, recognizes and promotes talent from within and fosters a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture. The division enjoyed a... more
Wolters Kluwer Grc Wins Multiple Best Place to Work Accolades for Financial Technology
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Wolters Kluwer’s Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) division has won a raft of independently judged accolades, recognizing it as a “Great Place to Work.” The awards, all free to enter programs decided by independent editorial panels, celebrate Wolters Kluwer GRC as a global employer that values its staff, recognizes and promotes talent from within and fosters a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing culture. The division enjoyed a... more
Phoebus Software Limited and Hampshire Trust Bank sign new contract
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) and Hampshire Trust Bank have renewed their contract which will see the Phoebus solution continue to service the bank’s specialist mortgage and development finance lending propositions.
Planters First Bank Introduces New Jack Henry Solutions to Better Serve Business Customers
Jack Henry helps historic bank expand with a modern digital experience and personal touch, new features are embraced by customers Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) announced today that Planters First Bank launched Jack Henry capabilities to innovate and deliver competitive services that differentiate them from megabanks and big tech, supporting its vision to be the best community bank for Middle Georgia.
Allica Bank Cuts Rates on Commercial Mortgage Products and Increases Ltvs and Broker Procuration Fees
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Committed to assisting SMEs in obtaining finance for future growth, Allica Bank has revamped its commercial mortgage products to help improve access to finance. The changes include reducing interest rates and increasing the maximum Loan-To-Value (LTV). The bank has also increased procuration fees for its broker community. The product portfolio was updated in response to Allica’s broker survey in December. It will see broker procuration fees... more
Dutch Provider of B2b Bnpl Solutions Will Become Part of the Banking Circle Ecosystem
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Banking
Biller, an AI-driven Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) company focused on business invoices, is set to join the Banking Circle ecosystem of financial services and applications. After closing of the acquisition, Biller will operate as an independent sister company in the Banking Circle ecosystem. Next generation of instant business invoice payments
Panmure Gordon Partners With Kooth Work to Support the Mental Health of Its Employees and Their Families
- 3 years 5 months ago
- Investment, Banking
Kooth Work has been selected by Panmure Gordon, a UK Investment Bank to help deliver proactive and preventative mental health and wellbeing support to all its employees and their families.
