DTCC RECEIVES REGULATORY APPROVAL TO PROVIDE DERIVATIVES TRADE REPORTING SERVICES IN SWITZERLAND IN SUPPORT OF FINFRAG
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that it has received regulatory approval from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority to provide trade reporting services in Switzerland via DTCC’s Global Trade Repository service (GTR) in Europe.
CyberAgent Launches "PFX LIVE," Supply-side Platform Specialized in Monetizing Live Streaming Services
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
AdTech Studio of CyberAgent, Inc. (listed in the first section of Tokyo Stock Exchange; Stock Code: 4751) has developed "PFX LIVE," which is specialized in monetizing live streaming services in "CA ProFit-X," a supply-side platform.
HERE collaborates with Amazon Alexa to bring seamless, voice-first navigation experiences to users in and outside of the car
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Data, Infrastructure
HERE Technologies today announced a new collaboration with Amazon that will see the two companies integrate Amazon Alexa and HERE navigation and location services. The combination of the voice-first interactions through Alexa with a leading in car navigation solution makes it easy for automakers to deliver an intuitive, voice-first experience for users inside and outside the car.
Fujitsu shares its top three predictions for financial services in 2019
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
When it comes to the financial services sector, businesses are going through a high-tension period marked by the need to contend with rapidly evolving cybersecurity threats, keeping pace with technology and choosing where to spend their money. The changing nature of work also means that financial services leaders are beginning to get more strategic about automation.
Securities Finance Industry Generated $9.96 Billion in Revenue in 2018
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
The global securities finance industry generated just under $9.96 billion in revenue for lenders in 2018, according to market data provider DataLend. It was a record year in terms of revenue generated for investors that lend out securities from their portfolios, referred to as beneficial owners, since DataLend began tracking the market in 2013. Beneficial owners include asset managers, insurance companies, pension funds and other institutional... more
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU SETTLES WITH USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (Bureau) today announced a settlement with USAA Federal Savings Bank, a federally chartered savings association headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
HCL recognized as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens™ Research Quadrant for FAO Digital Operations, U.S. Market, 2018
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global technology company, has been recognized as a Leader by ISG in its recently published report, “ISG Provider Lens™ Research Quadrant for Finance & Accounting Outsourcing Digital Operations, U.S. Market, 2018.” According to the report, HCL has a strong presence in the U.S market and is using it to expand its footprint in finance BPO. HCL has invested heavily in advanced automation and analytics, which... more
One in ten UK companies could be a ‘zombie business’ – R3
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
Over one in ten (11%) UK companies is just paying the interest on its debts, rather than repaying the debt itself, according to new research from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3. Only being able to pay the interest, not the original debt itself, is one potential sign of a so-called ‘zombie business’ – a company which is only surviving thanks to low interest rates but which otherwise might not be viable.
Connexin Wins IoT Breakthrough Award for Smart City Deployment of the Year
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
Home-grown technology firm Connexin has been announced winners of the IoT Breakthrough Award for Smart City Deployment of the Year, for the Newcastle Smart Road pilot.
ASEAN is the most advantageous region for the development of fintech
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
The recent report from Deloitte conducted in partnership with Robocash Group stated that ASEAN countries have the highest potential in the fintech market up to 2020. The advanced landscape facilitates both the development of financial technologies and the inflow of investments expected to increase by over 20-30% in 2018 compared to the previous year.
Millions of UK citizens fail to vote in elections and referendums, exposing failure to meet public’s digital expectations
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
The growing expectations of UK consumers are coming up against the harsh reality of the digital services available, according to a survey of 2,500 UK adults commissioned by Liferay. This is, in turn, affecting people’s relationship with democracy, and with national institutions such as the NHS. For instance:
PRIVATE SECTOR ACTIVITY STEADY IN THE THREE MONTHS TO DECEMBER – CBI GROWTH INDICATOR
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
UK private sector activity was stable in the quarter to December, according to the latest CBI Growth Indicator. Read full survey here
One in three people now more likely to fundraise online
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
With nearly 70 per cent of charities in the UK seeing a fall in cash donation[1], new research today reveals that over a quarter (28 per cent) of UK consumers would rather make donations via their mobile devices than traditional methods, such as cash, cheques and standing orders.
Thales and Gemalto are granted regulatory clearances by the Australian and Mexican competition authorities
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Security, Infrastructure
Thales and Gemalto announce today that they have received merger control Regulatory Clearances from both the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Mexican competition authority (Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica), following Thales's commitment to divest its general purpose hardware security modules (GP HSM) business globally1 to a suitable purchaser. This clearance is effective immediately.
Decreasing asset based lending advances for smaller businesses show impact of Brexit uncertainty
- 6 years 4 months ago
- Infrastructure
Analysis from Equiniti, the FTSE - listed share services and fintech business, of UK Finance statistics shows that continued Brexit uncertainty is having the biggest impact on the smallest businesses in relation to asset based lending and invoice finance borrowing.
