ICON Advises TravelLocal on its £8.3 Million Series B to Accelerate International Growth
- 6 months 2 weeks ago
- Financial
ICON Corporate Finance has advised TravelLocal, a leading brand and online marketplace platform for tailor-made holidays, on its £8.3 million Series B funding round to accelerate international growth. Tech-focused investment bank ICON introduced lead investor Puma Private Equity to invest alongside existing investors Active Partners and Gresham House Ventures on the round.
Orient Futures Singapore Harnesses Integral’s Technology to Fuel Global Growth
- 6 months 2 weeks ago
- Financial
Integral, a leading currency technology provider to the financial markets, has today announced that Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte Ltd ("Orient Futures Singapore”), a global provider of futures and foreign exchange (FX) brokerage services, has deployed Integral’s end-to-end currency trading solution to empower its growing global client base, streamline trading operations and access a broader market.
Global Research from Planet Highlights Where Guests Want UK Hoteliers to Invest to Enhance Their Experience
- 6 months 3 weeks ago
- Financial
Planet, a global software, payment, and technology solutions firm, today announced the findings from its latest guest sentiment poll conducted across 19 countries. The report provides important data and insights to hoteliers as to what domestic and international guests want from their stay, from booking through to check-out, including their payments preferences. Even before booking, hotels need to do more to make themselves an attractive option
Profile Group: Investments in New Solutions Pay Off – Strong Growth and Further Increase in Profitability in the First Half of 2023
- 6 months 3 weeks ago
- Financial
Profile Group has reported a significant increase in revenue and after-tax profitability during the first half of 2023, continuing its strong growth both at home and abroad, launching new solutions and significant upgrades of the existing ones, leading to the undertaking of new projects and customer loyalty.
5th Annual Best Practices for Stress Testing in Financial Institutions: Navigating Challenges in a Changing Landscape
- 6 months 3 weeks ago
- Financial
New York, September 25th, 2023 — The financial industry faces unprecedented challenges in the current macroeconomic environment, necessitating robust stress testing frameworks. The 5th Annual Best Practices for Stress Testing in Financial Institutions, hosted by GFMI, is set to provide invaluable insights to help institutions adapt and thrive.
SAP Fioneer Launches ESG Software to Help Financial Institutions Mitigate Growing Regulatory Risks
- 7 months 2 days ago
- Financial
SAP Fioneer, a leading global provider of financial services software solutions and platforms, has launched its first software solution for ESG data orchestration and calculation for portfolio and single exposure KPI. The solution not only plugs the data gap banks and insurers need to remain ESG compliant, but also enables them to leverage the pertinent business potential.
Financial Services Marketing is Broken: New Study Reveals Marketing and Legal/Compliance are Perpetually at Odds
- 7 months 1 week ago
- Financial
New research has highlighted the continuing tensions between the legal/compliance and marketing teams across the financial services sector, in no small part made worse by archaic approval processes for marketing materials which are simply not fit for purpose in today’s complex environment.
Three-quarters of 18-24 Year Olds Wish They Had More Financial Education at School
- 7 months 1 week ago
- Financial
Pay.UK, owner and operator of the Current Account Switch Service, today publishes research revealing that the majority of Gen Z wish they had received more financial education at school.1
Asia’s Private Market Exchange ADDX Plans Expansion in Key MENA Markets to Serve Private Enterprises Seeking Financing
- 7 months 1 week ago
- Financial
Singapore-headquartered ADDX is looking to expand its private market exchange platform into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Middle East/North Africa (MENA) markets in a bid to drive a more efficient allocation of strategic growth capital and bridge the gap between private companies seeking financing and capital providers.
REPORT: The Return of Funding Discipline Triggered the Ecosystem to Fight for Profitability to Survive
- 7 months 1 week ago
- Financial
In their 8th State of European FinTech report, Finch Capital takes a closer look at three core areas and provides an analysis of the sector with a forecast of trends that will likely emerge including: (1) Impact of Investment Environment on the State of European FinTech, (2) State of FinTech of key European Countries and (3) Themati
XS.com’s Mohamad Ibrahim CEO Awarded as Top Inspirational Leader
- 7 months 1 week ago
- Financial
XS.com, the multinational global FinTech and financial services provider has today announced that its visionary Group Chief Executive Officer, Mohamad Ibrahim, has been awarded as the “Top Inspirational Leader” during the White Page Leadership Conclave 2023 which was organised by the White Page International (WPI).
Saudi Arabia's Digital Landscape Soars, with IDC Forecasting ICT Spending to Surpass $34.5 Billion
- 7 months 3 weeks ago
- Financial
Saudi Arabia is propelling itself into a new era of digital innovation. Fueled by an influx of foreign direct investment and a colossal $7 trillion development plan for giga projects, ICT spending in the Kingdom is projected to soar beyond $34.5 billion this year.
Ebury Announced as the Official FX Transfer Partner of Fulham Football Club
- 8 months 17 hours ago
- Financial
Fulham Football Club is pleased to announce Ebury as the Club’s Official FX Transfer Partner for the next four seasons. Ebury will become the preferred service for all Fulham FC and Jacksonville Jaguars UK FX transfers.
Reward Expands Headquarters in Leeds with Major Office Move
- 8 months 2 days ago
- Financial
Following 12 years of continuous growth and in preparation to support future expansion plans, alternative finance lender Reward Finance Group has moved its national headquarters to new Grade A office space in the heart of Leeds’ thriving business district.
Versatile Credit and Nationwide Marketing Group Join Together with Wells Fargo to Deploy Comprehensive Consumer Financing Portal for Merchants
- 8 months 1 week ago
- Financial
Versatile Credit Inc. (Versatile), a leader in credit aggregation and customer acquisition for merchants and lenders, and Nationwide Marketing Group (NMG) recently announced the launch of a new financing portal in collaboration with Wells Fargo.
