London on Track to Become Global Fintech Hub, New Report Finds
- 6 years 2 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
This year, London will be home to just as many fintech ‘unicorns’ as current global leader San Francisco – according to a new report from global recruiter Robert Walters and market analysis experts Vacancy Soft.
Brexit Uncertainty Causes a Quarterly Slowdown but Long-term Outlook Remains Positive
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) results for the first quarter of 2019 shows that the economy is feeling the impact of Brexit uncertainty. Business activity has dipped for the first time since a slow recovery from the aftermath of the EU referendum. However, the long-term prospects for Greater Manchester's businesses and economy remain positive. Business confidence in Greater Manchester remains... more
NS&I Confirms Three-year Contract Extension with Atos
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
NS&I has today (4 April 2019) confirmed that it is exercising the option to extend its operational services contract with Atos by an additional three years, following the end of the principal contract period from 2014-2021. The contract extension was signed on 28 March 2019 and means that the relationship between NS&I and Atos will continue until 2024.
Financial Innovation Summit discusses new fintech developments in the region
- 6 years 2 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Organised by BII World the Financial Innovation Summit launched yesterday at the Hilton Doha. The two-day event covered over 20 fintech experts explore on the latest trends, developments and emerging technologies in the banking sector in the region.
FIME Brings NFC Forum Certification Services to Japan
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
FIME is the only testing laboratory in Japan accredited to provide NFC Forum testing and certification services. Japanese card, terminal and mobile device manufacturers can now benefit from local end-to-end testing support.
Brexit Shambles: The 11th Hour Roundup
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
It’s the topic we love to hate. Most of us are sick of hearing about Brexit but, at the same time, we want/need to know what May be going on (a fitting name for the PM to have during this era of uncertainty). And it certainly feels like a long time since the referendum results shook the nation in 2016… Now, there are mere days until it’s the original deadline. So, what’s next on the agenda? How are asset managers coping? Is 22nd May the new 29th... more
Fenixera Launch a Much-Needed Crypto-Accounting Platform for Small Businesses
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Fenixera is a global debt recovery platform tool designed to protect people from having to write-off international debt. Based in Norway, their account software enables users to check people’s credit and payment history (including crypto-assets) regardless of where they live. With 140K USD already invested in the project, Fenixera makes it easier to collect invoices, manage accounts and maintain a healthy credit score. Authorised accountants in... more
TIBCO Connected Intelligence Platform Drives Customer Innovation with Elevated Capabilities
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Cloud, Data, Infrastructure
TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, today announced new and enhanced capabilities for the TIBCO® Connected Intelligence Cloud platform at the TIBCO NOW™ Global Tour 2019 event in Singapore.
ISXPay™ onboarded more than 13 merchants to live status since 22nd January 2019
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
iSignthis Ltd (“the Company”), is pleased to announce that between 22nd January 2019[1] and the 30th March 2019, that:
Independent Study: 84% of Firms with Highest Enterprise Requirements Use Low-code Development and See Return-on-Investment
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
Appian (NASDAQ: APPN), a leading low-code application development platform provider, today announced the availability of a new commissioned research study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Appian that explores how enterprises build and run their top-priority applications on low-code platforms. Forrester found that large enterprises are acutely-challenged in transforming themselves into digital businesses due to constraints in their... more
American Modern Insurance Group President & CEO Andreas Kleiner joins roster of expert speakers at Connected Claims USA 2019
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
Kleiner, who began his leadership role at American Modern in 2016, to hold plenary keynote session on “The Strategic Value of Claims for an Insurance Company”. From artificial intelligence to drones and mobile communications methods, advances in technology are presenting insurance carriers with new possibilities for operational efficiency, the provision of seamless customer experiences and delivery of highly personalized and relevant products.
Banks no Longer First Port of Call for Half of Britain’s SMEs
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
A new survey has revealed that the number of people who have considered going somewhere other than their bank for finance is on the increase. The insights come from a new survey conducted by business finance provider Growth Street. The firm canvassed more than 2,000 directors and employees of British SMEs in January 2019, following up from its inaugural survey in 2018. As hundreds of millions of RBS competition fund pounds are being distributed... more
IoT Threats: Same Hacks, New Devices
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Security, Infrastructure
The internet of things explosion has proven controversial due to the insufficient security measures in many of these internet-connected devices. And a new report from cyber security provider F-Secure finds that threats and the number of attacks continue to increase, but still rely on well-known security weaknesses, such as unpatched software and weak passwords.
NatWest Trials New Personal Finance App
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Banking, Infrastructure
NatWest are trialling a new companion to the NatWest app called Mimo, which has been designed to help customers save time, save money and enjoy financial peace of mind. Mimo will help customers budget, remind them of the financial tasks they need to do and provide proactive and personal insights into their money, looking at their bills or day-to-day spending, as well as insurance, subscriptions and utilities and will be able to take direct... more
AI IS THE NEXT TECHNOLOGICAL REVOLUTION, BUT FINANCIAL SERVICE INFRASTRUCTURE ISN’T PREPARED FOR THE SURGE
- 6 years 2 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure
Over one-third of IT decision makers in the UK’s largest financial services companies believe that AI will transform the industry in the next decade, but the same percentage admit that their infrastructure is not prepared for the transformation, a new survey conducted by Digital Realty reveals.
