CQCL Named As One of Bloomberg Business’ Top 50 Innovators 2016
- 10 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Bloomberg has announced its “Bloomberg Business Innovators” list, naming Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQCL) as one of the breakthrough businesses that is has identified in its inaugural 2016 group of innovators that will change the way we live and work. An expert judging panel convened by Bloomberg, comprising leaders of finance, technology, social enterprise and fast growth sectors, selected CQCL for inclusion as one of the top 50 companies.
GFT Analyzes Global Technology and Business Landscape Trends in 2016
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Banking, Cloud, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
GFT, the leading business, design and technology consultancy working with the top 10 global investment banks, today announced the trends that will impact the global technology and business landscape among financial services and institutions in 2016. These trends outline how the industry continues to be shaped by shifting regulations, Big Data, the need for increased transparency, and the emergence of distributed ledger concepts and new FinTech... more
Cambridge Blockchain Announced Winners of the Santander InnoVentures Distributed Ledger Challenge
- 10 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Santander InnoVentures, the $100 million fintech venture capital fund of Santander Group, in partnership with Onevest, a leader in the startup ecosystem operating CoFoundersLab and 1000 Angels, today announced Cambridge Blockchain as the winner of itsDistributed Ledger (DL) Challenge. Massachusetts based Cambridge Blockchain was among five finalists, selected from more than 100 applications, to pitch directly to the judging panel at the... more
Thomson Reuters Partners with SBC to Bosst Singapore Fintech Market
- 10 years 4 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Thomson Reuters announced today it has partnered with Startupbootcamp FinTech to bring technology and market data access to startups undergoing the Singapore accelerator program.
Major Banks Join SWIFT’s Global Payments Innovation Initiative
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Payments, Banking, IT Innovations
SWIFT announces that 45 leading banks have signed up to its global payments innovation initiative, announced at the end of December 2015. The 45 participating firms include major transaction banks from Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Americas. More banks are expected to join this initiative in the coming months.
Metamako Nominated for Most Disruptive Financial Sector Technology
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Financial
Metamako has been shortlisted in the ‘Most Disruptive Financial Sector Technology’ category at the FStech Awards 2016.
Commonwealth Bank Announces Launch of Innovation Lab
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is to launch an innovation lab in both Hong Kong and London to create a joined-up global approach to new tech initiatives across the bank.
Neyber Releseas Unique Consumer Lending Platform
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Neyber, a provider of financial employee benefits, today launches a unique consumer lending platform enabling employers to offer loans at more affordable rates than are accessible on the High Street. Loan repayments are taken through a unique salary deduction technology that integrates directly with employer payroll systems. Neyber plans to lend over £100M throughout the UK over the course of 2016.
Xura Teams Up with Wikot to Create Contextual Communication App for Financial Industry
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Xura, Inc., a leading provider of digital communications services and innovator in Web Real-Time Communications (WebRTC) technology, is today pleased to announce its partnership with Wikot, a leading digital marketing agency. Specializing in creating innovative communication and digital experiences for businesses and consumers based on IP technology, Wikot's app development expertise, combined with Xura's real-time web and mobile engagement... more
Maybank to Release Contactless Wristbands
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Customers of Malaysia's Maybank can now make payments with a wave of the wrist using NFC wristbands developed by the bank in association with Visa. The smart wrist band uses Visa's PayWave technology to enable contactless payments at more than 1000 locations across the country. The Maybank PayBands follow the PayWave microtags previously issued by the bank for customers to stick to their mobile phones for contactless payments. Visa expects the... more
InvestCloud is Shortlisted for the FStech Awards
- 10 years 4 months ago
- Cloud, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
InvestCloud is shortlisted for the FStech Awards 2016, in the ‘Most disruptive financial sector technology’ category. InvestCloud is a first class integrated platform based in the cloud, allowing the investment community to connect deeper with their clients through digital experiences.
Frost & Sullivan and Malaysia Innovation Hub Signed MoU to Boost Innovation Ecosystem
- 10 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations
- Frost & Sullivan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Malaysia Innovation Hub (MIH) to promote co-operation in the areas of business advisory, commercialization and marketing across sectors. The formal signing of the memorandum took place at MIH's headquarters at the University of Malaya yesterday witnessed by the representatives from the Alibaba Group and the Ministry of Higher Education. The agreement was signed by Tan Sri... more
GlobeOne Announced Strategic Partnership with VNPT-Vinaphone
- 10 years 5 months ago
- Financial
GlobeOne, committed to bringing socially-conscious innovation to the financial sector, today announced that VNPT-Vinaphone has signed a Letter of Intent with GlobeOne. VNPT-Vinaphone is the first Mobile Network Operator in Vietnam that has decided to align itself with GlobeOne as it builds up its rapidly expanding network of Corporate Members and Member Banks around the world.
IFC and LAPO Microfinance Bank to Expand in Nigeria
- 10 years 5 months ago
- Banking, Financial, Infrastructure
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, signed an agreement to work with LAPO Microfinance Bank Ltd to pilot and roll out agent banking that will increase access to financial services for low-income customers, small-scale entrepreneurs and rural communities. IFC is also providing a 2 billion Naira (approx. $10 million) loan to support LAPO MfB's lending to micro-entrepreneurs. This is the largest investment IFC has made in a microfinance... more
Pendo Systems Achieved Skyrocketing Growth in 2015
- 10 years 5 months ago
- Financial, Infrastructure
Pendo Systems (Pendo) provider of international world-class financial products saw skyrocketing growth in 2015. The Company was widely recognized by industry leaders and publications including ACQ5 Global Awards which named it Capital Markets Technology Provider of the Year and SWIFT’s InnoTribe Showcase, which awarded Pendo the title of Top Innovator.
