Commerzbank and LBBW have set a new milestone in the digitalisation of commercial transactions based on blockchain technology
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Trade Finance
LBBW and Commerzbank have once again executed a trade transaction between Voith and KSB SE, via the Marco Polo trade finance network, built on R3’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform, Corda. This time, besides the two companies involved, logistics provider Logwin AG was incorporated into the digital process chain – directly, and in real time. This represents a milestone in the expansion of the digital trade finance ecosystem.
Advanced Attracts Investment From BC Partners
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Digital Identity, Cloud
Advanced has announced it has secured an investment from Funds advised by BC Partners (“BC Partners”), a leading international private equity firm. The funds from BC Partners will support Advanced’s rapid growth aspirations to become the number-one provider of business software solutions in the UK, whilst expanding its global footprint.
Klarna reveals that online retail SMEs in the UK are open to innovation but barriers prevent widespread adoption
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
New research launched today by global payments provider Klarna reveals that online SME retailers in the UK might be small in size, but are increasingly open to new technologies and innovation to help drive growth over the next year.
Asia is ahead of Europe by the popularity of P2P lending
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Alternative Finance, P2P Lending
The analysis of search queries related to P2P lending, which was conducted by the international fintech holding Robocash Group, has shown that relative popularity of P2P lending in many Asian countries is much higher than in some European countries.
Mambu Earns Acclaim from Frost & Sullivan for Accelerating Customers' Time-to-market with its Cloud-based Core Banking Platform
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Platform Technology, Cloud, SaaS
Based on its recent analysis of the global banking platform market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Mambu with the 2019 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for enhancing client capabilities through its banking platform. The platform supports banks through their changing requirements with a mix of relevant products and services that are aligned to market demand.
Drawbridge Partners Announced the Launch of DrawbridgeConnect™ Platform
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Security and Compliance, Security, Consultancy
Drawbridge Partners, a premier cybersecurity services firm specializing in the needs of hedge fund and private equity managers, today announced the launch of DrawbridgeConnect™, an automated management platform which allows firms the ability to manage all aspects of their cybersecurity program.
Banking on your voice
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Banking, IT Innovations
NatWest customers will be able to bank from home using just their voice with the launch of a pilot using innovative voice technology enabling customers to do banking through the Google Assistant on their Google Home smart speaker or smartphone. The pilot of 500 customers will run for three months.
iFinancial to take advantage of Tatum’s blockchain API platform
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Following the launch of Tatum’s revolutionary Blockchain API Platform, International Financial System Ltd (“iFinancial”) have agreed to a global partnership with Tatum Limited (“Tatum” ). iFinancial is author and supplier of integrated real-time software solutions to banks and other financial institutions worldwide. The software reflects the diversity of the multi-faceted financial industry and provides a range of solutions that meet the needs...
The Post-Trade Distributed Ledger (PTDL) Group Welcomes Largest Investment Bank in Latin America to its Organising Committee
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Investment, Banking, Technical
The Post-Trade Distributed Ledger (PTDL) Group, which brings together major post-trade industry participants and regulators to drive the transformation of distributed ledger technologies within the post-trade landscape, welcomes BTG Pactual the Brazil based investment bank to its organising committee.
Quantifying Cyber: How Insurance Carriers are Meeting the Challenge of Covering an Ever-Changing Risk Landscape
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Insurance
With insurance companies facing an average of 113 targeted breaches a year, it can be argued that cybersecurity is one risk the insurance industry is not prepared for. Prominent breaches, such as the Premera Blue Cross and Anthem attacks, saw a combined 90 million customer records fall into the hands of nefarious actors and the subsequent damage to both customers and carriers cannot be underestimated.
MoneyGram Online Launches Redesigned Web Platform
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Payments
MoneyGram today announced the launch of the redesigned MoneyGram.com online platform in the U.S. The new site has a faster and more seamless flow, added personalization options and other convenient features.
Accenture Interactive to Acquire Leading Design and Innovation Firm, INSITUM
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Digital Identity
Accenture has entered into an agreement to acquire INSITUM, a service design and strategic research firm focused on innovation through a human-centered approach.
Diebold Nixdorf Names Zeeshan Naqvi As Vice President, Treasurer
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Banking, Retail Banking, People Moves
Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a world leader in driving connected commerce for the banking and retail industries, today announced that Zeeshan Naqvi has joined the company as vice president, treasurer. Naqvi will report directly to Jeffrey Rutherford, senior vice president, chief financial officer, and will be responsible for leading and overseeing the company's global treasury, risk management and customer financing functions.
John Pountain joins Xinja as CTO
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Banking, People Moves
Xinja Bank, an independent Australian neobank built from the ground up for mobile, has appointed ‘Bank of the future’ alumnus – John Pountain – as Chief Technology Officer. Mr Pountain, who worked at New York-based neobank, Moven, and before that was at BT Financial and Macquarie Group, is helping build Xinja Bank, with technology that will change banking for Australians who never want to walk into a bank branch or join a bank queue.
Itiviti partners with B3 to expand the NYFIX network in LATAM
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Trading Systems
Itiviti, a leading technology and service provider to financial institutions worldwide, has partnered with B3, the Brazilian stock exchange. This partnership will ensure reliable connectivity between global firms and B3 members.
