CME Group and CloudMargin to Offer Cloud-Based Software Service for Cleared And Non-Cleared Margin
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Cloud, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, and CloudMargin, the award-winning collateral management provider, today announced they have collaborated to offer CME Clearing and CME Clearing Europe customers the first cloud-based software service that integrates and automates the management of collateral in one place. This allows market participants access to a consolidated view across their complete collateral... more
Linedata's Industry Conference Attracts Financial and IT Specialists
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Big Data, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Big Data, the disruptive effect of Fintech on industry incumbents, and a centrepiece debate on the impact of a potential Brexit on financial markets will be among the hot topics at Linedata’s annual European conference, taking place on 22nd June at Kings Place, London. More than 200 financial and IT industry specialists are expected to attend the event.
Expertus and Ripple Reveal Blockchain Pilot Program for Financial Institutions
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain, Banking, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Expertus and Ripple, today announced that they have launched a Pilot Program for Financial Institutions that want to test the capabilities of blockchain and Ripple distributed financial technology. The Pilot Program offers financial institutions a lean way to test blockchain technology with minimal business process disruption and integration effort. The solution can be integrated into the bank’s existing payments infrastructure without the need... more
Global Banking Experts to Share Insights on the Future of Payments at PayExpo Europe 2016
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations
Over 2,000 senior executives from the world’s leading financial institutions will gather at London’s ExCeL for the UK’s largest payments event, PayExpo Europe. Held on 7 and 8 June, the event will unveil the future of financial technology, payment innovation and digital banking. With endless speculation about the various iterations new banking platforms will take, the comprehensive two day conference and exhibition will feature unique insight on... more
BIAN Welcomes Three New Members to its Rapidly Growing Network
- 8 years 6 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
The Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) today welcomes three new members to its rapidly growing network – taking the not-for-profit to a total of 64 leading banks, software vendors, service providers and academic partners across the world. The new members will now work with existing BIAN members to drive forward the development of an agile technology framework for banks.
Thomson Reuters Unveils 2pm WM/Reuters FX Benchmark for Settle Cross-Border Transactions
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Transaction Banking, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Thomson Reuters today launches the WM/Reuters 2pm CET benchmark, a new FX benchmark service designed for corporates looking to value, hedge and settle cross-border transactions. The Thomson Reuters 2pm CET benchmark offers a reliable, transaction-oriented alternative to the European Central Bank (ECB) 2:15pm CET reference rates.
Mobeam's Mobile Barcode Beaming Added to Samsung Pay
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations
Mobeam, the unique global leader in mobile barcode beaming, today announced that its technology has been incorporated into Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.’s popular Samsung Pay mobile payment service. Mobeam technology has been used in Samsung Pay for a number of months for the redemption of gift cards that are barcode based.
PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2016” enters the home stretch!
- 8 years 6 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
On 7-8 June, 2016, the 7th International PLUS-Forum “Cards, Payments and Mobile 2016” will be held by the PLUS Journal in Moscow. The event is dedicated to the analysis of the current state of and prospects for the payment industry development in Russia and globally. PLUS-Forum is one of a few events growing in popularity even during the current period far from being very favourable one. Over 1000 participants from Russia and other countries... more
Fintech Startup Ormsby Street Collaborates with Deutsche Bank to Release Credit-Checking Tool
- 8 years 7 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Fintech startup Ormsby Street has launched its innovative credit-checking tool CreditHQ in Germany, as part of a new partnership with one of Germany’s biggest banks.
Axios Systems to Discuss the Future of IT Services at ITAMOrg Conference
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Asset Management, IT Innovations
Axios Systems, the global leader in IT service and asset management software, will present the future of IT service at next month’s ITAMOrg conference in London. Ian Moyse, UK Sales Director at Axios, will lead the session for more than 300 senior IT executives at Olympia Conference Centre on Thursday, 9th of June, at 3pm. He will challenge leaders to transform their customer experience by combining IT asset and service management systems.
Neyber Analyses How Personal Financial Stresses are Contributing to the Reduction in GDP
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Financial
The British workforce is burdened by financial worries, and it’s costing employers an estimated £120.7billion a year. That’s the key finding of a new, in-depth report looking at the state of the nation’s finances, commissioned by alternative finance provider, Neyber. “The DNA of Financial Wellbeing” report is based on the views of 10,000 UK workers, and is the first of its kind looking into the impact money worries have on our working lives.
Synechron Launches Digital Innovation Centre in Central London
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations, Insurance
Synechron unveils its new, state-of-the-art digital innovation centre in central London, dedicated to next generation banking and insurance. The new centre enables businesses to become fully immersed in the wealth of new technology available, through the combined innovation of augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, natural language and biometrics, mobile, and touch & smart technologies.
MasterCard Launches Commerce App for SoftBank Robotics’ Robot Pepper
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Retail Banking, IT Innovations
MasterCard unveiled the first commerce application for SoftBank Robotics’ humanoid robot Pepper. The application will be powered by MasterPass, the global digital payment service from MasterCard that connects consumers with merchants, enabling them to make fast, simple, and secure digital payments across channels and devices.
Santander InnoVentures to Invest in Robo-Advisory Platform SigFig
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Investment, Wealth Management, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Santander InnoVentures, the fintech venture capital fund of Santander Group, today announced its latest portfolio investment in SigFig – a US-based provider of wealth management technology, designed to provide high-quality investment advice to all wealth levels via a combination of design, data science, and technology.
BNY Mellon Releases Asset Strategy View- Big Data Solutions
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Big Data, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
BNY Mellon, a global leader in investment management and investment services, today announced the launch of Asset Strategy View, the first in a new set of 'big data' solutions that leverages proprietary aggregated client data to generate market intelligence around institutional investor allocations and behavior. The announcement was made at Invested '16, BNY Mellon's Asset Servicing client conference being held in Tucson, Arizona, from May... more