Brands Must Improve Online Experiences and Embrace Personalisation to Capitalise on the Growing Gift Card Market
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Payments
The gift card market is growing, delivering significant opportunities for retailers Intro: The gift card market in the United Kingdom is seeing significant growth. According to recent research from the Gift Card and Voucher Association (GCVA) supported by Blackhawk Network, the market is now worth £6.9 billion, up almost £1 billion from its previous evaluation in 2019.
The Problem with Bitcoin - David Semmens, Wealthify CIO
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Bitcoins
David Semmens, CIO at Wealthify commented: “The surging popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent months has greatly concerned Wealthify. Beginner investors have been enticed by upward spikes, perhaps not fully appreciating the risks associated.
Colleague Feedback Earns Featurespace Four "Best Companies to Work For" Listings
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Investment
Featurespace has ranked in four "Best Companies" listings, underscoring the company's commitment to its team members and workplace engagement. Winners were revealed during Best Companies Live on May 21, 2021.
Global Banking Sector Reaching Almost Pre-pandemic Heights, Market Cap Jumped by 20% Quarter-over-Quarter and Hit €7.3T
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Banking
The economic recovery from the COVID-19 accelerated in the first half of 2021, causing the global banks' market cap to almost completely recover and reach pre-pandemic levels. According to data presented by StockApps.com, the market capitalization of the global banking sector jumped by nearly 20% since December and hit €7.3trn in the first quarter of 2021.
SmartSearch Urges Agents to ‘Ditch Documents’ to be Compliant
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Digital Identity, Platform Technology, Risk Management
Leading anti-money laundering specialist SmartSearch has warned property agents are in serious danger of non-compliance with new regulations, unless they ditch documents and embrace a digital solution. As the June 10 deadline approaches for estate and lettings agents to register with HMRC to ensure compliance, there are concerns that some agents are not yet prepared for the extra regulatory responsibility, and that relying on outdated methods of...
Digital Content Revenue to Exceed $432 Billion Globally by 2026; Driven by Emerging Subscription Models
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Digital Identity
Open Finance Partnership Platform mmob Appoints Irfan Khan CEO
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Technical, People Moves
Open finance partnership platform, mmob, has today announced the appointment of award-winning entrepreneur and sought-after expert in open banking and finance, Irfan Khan as CEO.
CleverCards to Acquire ExpendiaSmart®, a Provider of Spend Management Solutions and Smart Corporate Cards
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Platform Technology, Payments
CleverCards, a leading global payments platform, announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the business of ExpendiaSmart® including the related Italian Licensed Electronic Money Institution, subject to regulatory approval.
CFPB Takes Action Against Auto Lender for Unfair Loss Damage Waiver Practices
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Security
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a consent order today against 3rd Generation, Inc., doing business as California Auto Finance (California Auto) for illegally charging interest for late payment on its Loss Damage Waiver (LDW) product without its customers’ knowledge. The CFPB’s order requires California Auto to refund or credit customers harmed by the conduct, furnish corrected information to credit reporting agencies, and...
Tech Rankings by City Belong Back in the 20th Century
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Lending
Manuel Silva Martinez, General Partner, Mouro Capital: “In the business and technology media, you often see references to a city being a leader in a particular sector or technology. Equally commonly, you hear politicians and business leaders talking about ways that their own cities can retain or get to the ‘top spot’ in their chosen sectors. Often, this is calculated by way of VC investment in particular cities and industries.
Alveo Clinches IMD/IRD’s Best Reference Data Managed Service award
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Data
Waters Tec-hnology has announced Alveo, a leading financial data management solutions provider, as the winner of the prestigious Inside Market Data and Inside Reference Data Best Reference Data Managed Service award for 2021. The award follows increased adoption of, and momentum for Alveo’s PaSS managed data service with recent customers, including Mediolanum International Funds Limited, Bankia and Venerable Insurance and Annuity Company.
Cashflows Adds Further Industry Heavyweights to Leadership Team
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Payments
Cashflows, the platform that makes it easy for merchants to accept payments, today announces two additions to its leadership team to support its ambitious growth strategy. Ron Shteinberg joins as Senior Director of Product Delivery and Gary Allinson as Head of Product go-to-market for Marketplace, Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Payment Facilitators (PayFac).
Millions More Brits Feel Financially Secure Compared to Start of Pandemic
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Security
New research has revealed that millions of Brits’ financial health has improved during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Fintech Innovations Are Changing the Way People Do Business
- 5 years 1 month ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
There is no better example of evolution than what we have seen in the world of finance. From traditional banking to mobile banking which moved from desktop to the comforts of people’s palms via mobile banking. The rapid strides that technology has taken have further changed the way people drive transactions and payments today.
CoinShares ETPs Reach Record Trading Volumes
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Asset Management
CoinShares Europe's largest digital asset investment firm, today announced that the Company’s exchange traded products (“ETPs”) reached record trading volumes on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.
