Sterling fall could lead to surge in Chinese citizens buying British goods/visiting the UK -spending power could increase by 22%
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Digital Identity, Financial
JGOO, the next generation mobile payments platform, says the increased chance of a hard Brexit and the growing possibility of a general election means Sterling could fall further, leading to a possible surge in Chinese tourists visiting the UK and buying the country’s goods online.
Joint SWIFT and BCG report finds growing momentum for API technology as firms seek more efficiency and new service offerings
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Security and Compliance, Security, Financial
The securities servicing industry may be near a tipping point in adopting Application Program Interfaces, or APIs, as firms pursue improved efficiency and new business models. A new report published today by SWIFT and the Boston Consulting Group found that API interest is rapidly growing in the post-trade area. Over the course of 2018 alone, awareness of APIs among asset managers increased 26 percentage points to 72%, according to a BCG survey.... more
Explore the hidden opportunities in China Fintech market
- 6 years 10 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
In 2018, Money20/20 launched its first China show in Hangzhou, the birthplace of Alibaba and Ant Financial! We brought together more than 2000 professionals from 53 counties, built bridges for partnerships that wouldn’t have been possible otherwise, and created in-depth discussions on burning topics for Chinese and international audiences.
Enova Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Platform Technology, Financial
Enova International, a leading financial technology and analytics company offering consumer and small business loans and financing, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2019.
Path Solutions won first place in a record-breaking four categories of ACQ5 Global Awards
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Islamic Finance, Financial
Path Solutions, a global provider of Sharia-compliant banking software solutions and services, has won four categories in the 2019 ACQ5 Global Awards. Building on last year’s three-win, the company topped the Core Banking, Digital Banking, Sharia-compliant Microfinance, and GameChanger of the Year - Islamic Finance categories in this year’s rankings.
Wirecard Transforms Shopping Experience with Unique Smart Mirror
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Digital Identity, Financial
Wirecard Labs prototype is the first mirror to integrate ordering and payment options
Fusang Announces Strategic Partnerships to Help Build the Future of Digital Financial Infrastructure
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management, Financial
Fusang Group is pleased to announce that it is working with two firms from across the digital asset industry as it continues to build the future of financial infrastructure. Both its new partners will contribute to a growing tokenisation ecosystem around Fusang Exchange that enables high-quality assets, companies and projects to raise capital. The two partnerships will contribute different aspects to the ecosystem: • Point95 Global will offer... more
Finleap Tackles the French Market and Announces the Recruitment of its Managing Director
- 6 years 10 months ago
- Management, Banking, Financial
Finleap, the largest fintech ecosystem in Europe, supported by leading investors such as Ping An (via its "Voyageur Fund"), continues its international expansion and launches its activities in France . Nicolas Montes-Edwards will head Finleap France, based in Paris. This announcement is a logical continuation of the company's European development.
The Derivatives Service Bureau Reports Results from first 2019 Industry Consultation
- 6 years 11 months ago
- Financial
The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB), founded by the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) to facilitate the allocation and maintenance of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs), Classification of Financial Instrument codes (CFIs) and Financial Instrument Short Names (FISNs), for OTC derivatives, has today announced the results from its first consultation of 2019, and the opening of its second consultation aimed to... more
BBVA Launches New Fintech Acceleration Program
- 6 years 11 months ago
- Financial
Called the BBVA Open Innovation Acceleration Program, the project is aimed at giving businesses a targeted helping hand on the road to success. Over the course of nine-months, those selected for the program will receive expert guidance and support from senior leaders at the bank on a range of topics.
Workplace IT issues are creating a £4 billion UK productivity ‘black hole’, Capita research reveals
- 6 years 11 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
A new report, ‘The State of IT – The Employee Verdict’, reveals that more than half (55%) of financial services workers in the UK lose at least an hour a month to IT problems, with an average 1 hour 23 minutes lost. Although 95% of financial services workers stated they had IT issues at work, less than two thirds (62%) actually reached out to IT support or service desks to solve them.
Safe Commerce Specialist TruNarrative Appoints Adam Doyle as Head of Gaming
- 6 years 11 months ago
- Financial
Global financial crime protection firm TruNarrative has strengthened its gambling and commercial team with the appointment of Adam Doyle as its new head of gaming. Having previously worked for identity management specialist GBG – leading the company’s gaming team for over six years – Adam brings over nine years’ experience of identity management and fraud specialising within the gambling industry. Adam has been brought on board to grow the... more
TIBCO Expands Capabilities to Deliver High Performance Analytics
- 6 years 11 months ago
- Data, IT Innovations
TIBCO Software Inc., a global leader in integration, API management, and analytics, today announced new and enhanced capabilities for TIBCO Spotfire®, one of the industry's most comprehensive analytics platforms.
Mobey Forum Report Dissects the IoT Opportunity for Financial Institutions
- 6 years 11 months ago
- Digital Identity, IT Innovations
Financial institutions (FIs) should act now to determine the impact of the Internet of Things (IoT) or risk losing their competitive edge, according to a new report published today from the IoT Expert Group at Mobey Forum, the global industry association empowering banks and other financial institutions to shape the future of digital financial services.
