Juvo Partners With Tune Talk To Drive Financial Inclusion In Malaysia
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Authentication Technology, Infrastructure
Juvo, the pioneer in mobile Identity Scoring, today announced its partnership with Tune Talk, the fastest growing Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Malaysia. The deployment, Juvo’s first in Malaysia, will drive financial inclusion across a population that has rapidly adopted smartphones in a highly saturated market.
Econocom Announces Jade Solutions as Latest Addition to Group
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Econocom UK, a leading provider of digital transformation solutions, has announced a deal that sees Jade Solutions, a UK-based enterprise mobility solutions provider, join the Econocom group. The deal involves Econocom acquiring an 85% stake in Jade Solutions. The move sees the Econocom Group continuing its expansion in the UK and Ireland, and is another step forward in its journey towards becoming a full digital services provider.
Nearly a Quarter of Men and 30% of Women are Willing to Switch to an Online-only Bank, New Figures Show
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
73% of UK adults now use alterative payment methods, figures show Figures from Paul Hastings’ ‘Future of Payments’ research Women are more likely than men to switch to an online-only bank, but both genders support new payments innovation, figures released by international law firm Paul Hastings show.
Baker Hill Named to the 2017 IDC FinTech Rankings by IDC Financial Insights
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Data, Infrastructure
Baker Hill, a leading provider of technology solutions for common loan origination, relationship management and smart data analytics, announced they have been named for the second consecutive year to the IDC FinTech Rankings, ranking #94 on this year’s list. The most comprehensive vendor ranking within the financial services industry, the annual IDC FinTech Rankings is based on 2016 calendar year revenues attributed to financial institutions.
Verizon IoT Market Report Reveals Businesses Passed the Point of No Return on the Road to IoT in 2017
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
The Internet of Things (“IoT”) is at the core of digital transformation in 2017, with 73 percent of executives either researching or currently deploying IoT. Manufacturing, transportation and utilities make up the largest percent of investments, while insurance and consumers represent the fastest areas of spending growth.
NatWest Launches London Startup Hub
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
The NatWest Entrepreneurship Monitor has revealed a third of the population believe that London is the best place in the country to start a new business because of its good transport links and a strong local economy.
BOK International UAE Embraces iMAL Islamic Core Banking System
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Path Solutions, the market leading provider of Islamic financial software solutions and services, announced today that Bank of Khartoum Group signed a license to acquire the new ground-breaking version of iMALIslamic core banking system for its newly established branch in the United Arab Emirates - BOK International UAE.
40% Consumers of European Banks' Are Interested in Using PFM in the Future, Says New IDC Financial Insights Study
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
A new study by International Data Corporation (IDC) discusses European consumers' attitudes toward adoption of personal finance management (PFM) solutions. The study, The Evolution of the Personal Finance Management Market (IDC #EMEA42964717, August 2017), is based on IDC's European Consumer Banking Survey, 2017. It highlights that the concept of a PFM solution has existed for a few years without ever reaching mainstream acceptance.
Ant Financial Ranked #6 in Fortune's List of Companies that Change the World
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Ant Financial has been named #6 in Fortune's third annual Change the World list, which highlights companies that are "making measurable progress addressing important social problems...as a core part of their business strategy." Ant, a first-time entrant and the highest ranked Asia-headquartered company on the list, was recognized for the environmental impact of Ant Forest, the world's largest platform for tracking individuals' carbon footprint.
LCH SwapAgent Processes First Trades
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
LCH SwapAgent, a service for the non-cleared derivatives market, announced today that it has processed its first trades. Citi and Deutsche Bank were the counterparties to the Swiss Franc-denominated interest rate swap and Euro-denominated inflation swap. The trades were processed through MarkitSERV.
Mobile Messaging Apps Ramp Up Their Video Strategies to Boost Engagement and Monetization
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Mobile Messaging apps claimed an aggregate audience of more than 5.6 billion users at the end of Q2 2017. Having a strong video proposition is vital for almost all messaging and social apps – this includes video calling, advertising, messaging, live broadcast and professional content.
Avelacom Taps Metamako to Offer Fastest FPGA-based Connectivity Solution
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Global connectivity provider Avelacom announced today that it is now using Metamako, the leading specialist provider of FPGA-enabled, high-performance networking devices, to significantly accelerate its network processing power and keep latency to an absolute minimum. The solution meets the needs of HFT firms and all firms in capital markets for whom latency is critical, allowing them to benefit from the latest technology innovations in data... more
Barclays Finds Basic Online Investment Could Boost UK Retail Sales by £10.5bn
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
British retailers are losing out on £3.4 billion[i] worth of goods left in virtual shopping baskets each year, as two thirds of the contents of all virtual shopping baskets are abandoned.
Atos recognized as a Global Leader in Workplace Services by Everest Group
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, today announces it has been named a global Leader by Everest Group in its latest PEAK Matrix™ Assessment for Workplace Services. Furthermore, Atos has been positioned as a ‘Star Performer’, based on its relative year-on-year performance and movement on the PEAK Matrix. Atos is the only European service provider in the assessment to be ranked as a global Leader and also the only European-based ‘... more
Law firm Slaughter and May looks for Fintech Fast Forward applicants
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Slaughter and May, the international law firm, today announces that applications for the second cohort of Fintech Fast Forward, its fintech entrepreneurs programme, are now being accepted. The firm is looking for a further five UK-based, technology-driven businesses to each receive £30,000 of value add services. In March this year, the firm announced the first five companies selected to join the programme: Enforcd, Garrison, Just Miles, Tide... more
