FTSE 100 Gains Ground Even Though the Engine of Recovery Splutters
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Investment
Susannah Streeter, senior investment and markets analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown
Cloud Adoption must Happen Now for Banks to Stay Competitive
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cloud
GFT conducts original research which confirms the critical importance of cloud adoption. Banks who implement an effective cloud strategy now will be among the first to unlock lasting competitive advantages Skills shortages and lack of experience stop progress GFT Cloud Services Framework underpins GFT’s work with world’s leading banks
Bank of England Loses 161 Electronic Devices
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Banking
The Bank of England lost 161 electronic devices between September 2018 and August 2021. The data has been obtained by Parliament Street Think Tank through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. A total of 25 devices were lost or stolen just in 2021 alone. In 2018 a total of 70 devices were reported missing or lost and 12 were reported stolen. In 2019, the number decreased, with 46 missing and 8 stolen. In 2021, a total of 16 devices were...
The Fifth Global Edition of World CX Summit - FSI Hosted by Trescon Brought Endless Possibilities for CX & CEM in FSI
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Consultancy
World CX Summit - FSI – ASEAN digitally congregated some of the distinguished speakers in the CX and FSI ecosystem, while global technology leaders showcased their CX solutions in the presence of more than 200 pre-qualified delegates across ASEAN. CX visionaries shed light on key areas of CX including tech trends and opportunities in the digitization of the banking and insurance industry, where digital payments, digital banks, and fintech have...
Could this be your New Office? New Designs How the Ultimate Hybrid Workspace Could Look
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cloud
New architectural designs from the South Westminster Business Alliance show how the future hybrid workspace could look Created by Gensler, the pre-fabricated ‘pods’ are designed to be easily transported and installed in local areas to support hybrid working and encourage people back to the office. The ‘pods’ incorporate anti-viral features with sustainable materials and are currently undergoing feasibility testing.
Fintech start-up QPS Global loos at hiring over 200 employees across India, United Kingdom and UAE
- 3 years 7 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The Indian tech firm sets up global headquarters in London working with support from the Department for International Trade · Eyeing a revenue of USD 100 million globally in the next 2 years
Prytek Invests $21M to Transform Hirewell Into Tech-enabled Recruiting Firm
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Investment
Today, we announce that multinational group Prytek Holdings Pte. Ltd. (“Prytek” or the “Group”) has completed a strategic investment in Hirewell, a US-based talent acquisition solutions firm, as it continues its expansion.
Fintech Start up Tot Closes €2 Million Financing Ahead of Early 2022 Market Entry
- 3 years 7 months ago
- FinTech StartUps
The fintech banking platform finalizes a seed round with Banca Sella as lead investor Platform is aimed at around 6 million small companies, professionals and self-employed in Italy
Blueprint for All Partners with American Express to Help Young People with Diverse Ethnic Heritage into Financial Services
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
American Express offering virtual workshops, mentoring opportunities, work experience and a toolkit to help people into the industry Blueprint for All has partnered with global payments company and credit card provider, American Express, to deliver a specialised Financial Services programme for its members. The course is designed to provide 18–30 year olds living in the UK from a diverse ethnic heritage with the expertise, advice and network to...
Volt Launches in Brazil to Accelerate Global Open Banking Payments Revolution
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Volt launches in Brazil to accelerate global open banking payments revolution Leading open payments fintech targets LATAM region as next strategic growth market
Vayana Network Raises INR 283 Crore in Series C Funding Round
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
India’s largest trade finance platform, Vayana Network, announced the raising of INR 283 crore in Series C funding round. Vayana saw participation from existing and new investors, including Chiratae Ventures, CDC group, Jungle Ventures, March Capital, Marshall Wace and some of the large family offices from India and abroad.
CryptoUK Appoints Rob McWilliam as non-executive Director
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
CryptoUK, the trusted voice of the UK crypto industry, has today announced the appointment of Rob McWilliam as its new non-executive director (NED). Mr McWilliam has held executive roles at two of the most customer-centric businesses in the world, as finance director and vice president of Amazon UK and most recently as chief financial officer of Asda Walmart. A qualified accountant and experienced NED, Mr McWilliam has current non-executive...
Recognise Bank Selects ClearBank to Enhance the SME and Retail Banking Experience
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Banking
ClearBank, the cloud-based clearing bank, has announced its partnership with Recognise Bank, a subsidiary of City of London Group plc (AIM: CIN) and the UK’s newest SME bank with retail deposit taking capability.
Cloud Adoption in Banking Accelerates as Banks Ramp Up Digital Services, Reports Economist Intelligence Unit
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Banking, Core Banking, Cloud
72% say moving to the cloud will help their organization achieve its business priorities In a new survey of IT executives in the banking sector, conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Temenos (SIX: TEMN), more than seven in ten (72%) report that incorporating the cloud into their organization’s products and services will help them to achieve their business priorities. Just under half (47%) say that it will do so “to a...
Lightyear Partners with TrueLayer to Deliver Instant Investment Account Funding with Open Banking Payments
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Open Banking, Payments
Lightyear is a new investment platform combining multi-currency accounts with access to global markets so customers can invest without hidden fees. Collaboration with TrueLayer delivers instant account funding using the market-leading open banking platform.
