Israeli FinTech Hub “The Floor” Attracts Accenture
- 9 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Accenture has joined a new hub of financial technology (fintech) start-ups based in Tel Aviv, Israel dubbed “The Floor.” As a supporter, Accenture will evaluate potential innovations for its clients and potentially its own strategic investments, while mentoring start-ups and strengthening its ties to the growing Israeli technology community.
Daon Receives a 2016 Innovation Award from NAFCU Services
- 9 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations
Daon, a global leader in mobile biometric authentication technology, announced today that it won a 2016 NAFCU Services Innovation Award. The Innovation Awards is the credit union industry’s most recognized awards competition for groundbreaking solutions. The annual competition highlights outstanding innovations that help credit unions thrive in an increasingly saturated financial services market. Daon was selected for its IdentityX®Platform that... more
Intelligent Environments Points out to the Need of Single Digital Platform for Finance Management
- 9 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
It’s no secret that young Britons struggle with their finances, however new research has revealed that these difficulties could be eased if all financial activity were available to view on one single digital platform. The study, commissioned by financial technology firm Intelligent Environments, reveals that almost a quarter of 18-24 year olds (24 per cent) are currently in debt. 44 per cent of these youngsters say they struggle to manage their... more
City A.M.Launches its Prestigious Awards Programme for 2016
- 9 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
City A.M. has today launched its prestigious Awards programme for 2016 and nominations are open. Now in their seventh year, the City A.M. Awards celebrate the best of London’s financial and business community. Judged by an independent panel of some of the most influential people living and working in the City, the City A.M.
Advicent Named a Finalist in the 2016 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards
- 9 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Advicent is pleased to announce that they have been named a finalist in the 2016 WealthManagement.com Industry Awards. The awards recognize companies and organizations that support financial advisor success in categories such as “Financial Planning” and “Innovation” to inspire further innovation and leadership in the industry.
ACI Worldwide and Indopay Release UP eCommerce Payments Solution for Indonesian Merchants
- 9 years 5 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
ACI Worldwide a leading global provider of real-time
FICO to Launch Enterprise Security Score
- 9 years 5 months ago
- Security, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Analytic software firm FICO announced today that it is developing a FICO® Enterprise Security Score, which will rank an organisation’s level of cybersecurity risk. To further this effort, FICO has acquired QuadMetrics, an innovative cyber risk security scoring company from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
uTrade Reveals India’s First Blockchain Technology Solution ‘uClear’
- 9 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
uTrade Solutions, a fintech major specializing in offering enterprise trading technology solutions, has today announced the launch of ‘uClear’. uClear is India’s first blockchain technology driven solution that will enable real time clearing and settlement of contracts across the cash and derivatives segments of the financial markets. The first stage of adoption will be led by the Over-the-Counter (OTC) segments without existing central... more
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and MasterCard Invite U.S. Startups to Apply for Class 5 of Commerce.Innovated
- 9 years 5 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and MasterCard invite startups from across the United States to apply for Class 5 of Commerce.Innovated. through July 10, 2016. Commerce.Innovated. is a four-month, bi-annual virtual accelerator designed to help seed-stage startups that are innovating in the commerce, payments and financial technology sectors to refine and scale their business ideas. The program offers access to operational and industry expertise... more
Financial Services Industry Lacks Female Leaders
- 9 years 5 months ago
- IT Innovations
Globally, only one-fifth of boards and 16 percent of executive committees in financial services are comprised of women, according to the Women in Financial Services report by global management consultancy Oliver Wyman. This is only a slight improvement in both categories since the report was last published in 2014.
ID TECH Launches UniPay III
- 9 years 5 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
ID TECH's UniPay III represents the latest innovation in secure mobile payment acceptance. The UniPay III incorporates triple-tracks Magnetic Stripe, smart card, and contactless technologies. With this all-in-one mobile reader, it enables the acceptance of MagStripe, EMV smart card, and NFC/contactless payments including Android Pay, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Mastercard PayPass, Visa VCPS, American Express ExpressPay, Discover DPAS and more.
Paragon Launches Next Genration VirtualATM
- 9 years 5 months ago
- Payments, ATMs, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Paragon Application Systems (Paragon), the leading independent testing services provider for the financial services industry, today introduced VirtualATM®, a powerful simulator designed to replace physical ATM hardware in the test environment. With VirtualATM, customers can conduct automated testing of the entire software stack from anywhere in the world, saving time, money and manpower.
CME Group and CloudMargin to Offer Cloud-Based Software Service for Cleared And Non-Cleared Margin
- 9 years 5 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
- 9 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.
