Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (U.S.A.) Adopts DTCC Alert GC Direct To Efficiently Manage Settlement Process
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking, Infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank (U.S.A.) Limited (SuMi TRUST USA) has become the first Japanese global custodian to go live on the ALERT Global Custodian Direct (GC Direct) workflow.
MPI Adds Advanced Risk Functionality to its Flagship Stylus Pro Fund Analysis Software
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Risk Management
New proxy-handling features also allow users to extend analysis for shorter-lived investment products and portfolios Markov Processes International (MPI), a leading provider of investment research, technology, analytics and indices for the global investment management industry, today announced the release of Stylus Pro 11.4, the latest version of its flagship investment analytics software.
6th Edition of BFSI IT Summit
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain, IT Innovations
Only a couple of years back, in 2012-13, when Indian banks were garnering innovation, they were looking for information technology tools and solutions to increase incomes, or expand client experience, or cut expenses. Fast forward to 2017, banks are now in hot pursuit of solutions involving robots, computerized records, smartphone applications, and cashless interfaces up and about.
John McAfee Participates at CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise in September
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
John McAfee has confirmed his participation in CoinsBank Blockchain Cruise, which will be held during September 7 to 11, 2018. Despite numerous threats and cancellation at Blockchain conference in Atlantic City, Mr. McAfee is not going to change his plans and will deliver a speech at the Blockchain Cruise organized by CoinsBank.
Results of Blockchain Conference Georgia 2018
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
On June 20, for the first time, Tbilisi hosted Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Georgia organized by Smile-Expo, an international conference dedicated to blockchain, cryptocurrencies and ICO. It brought together entrepreneurs, blockchain developers, investors, lawyers, bankers and public officers. The main issue covered during the event is the prospects of mining and blockchain in the digital economy of Georgia. Results of the event
Crypto Currency App Partners with Mexico to Eliminate Corruption and Cost
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Coincierge Club, an app that allows users to use crypto currency to pay for goods and services, store value and make instant person to person transfers, has established a partnership with Mexico in hopes to improve the country’s economy by removing corruption and cost. Coincierge Club established the deal in January of this year, and with the help of ProMexico the company has continued to evolve the partnership. Since joining forces, Concierge...
CFOs: Your Global Treasury Teams Are Wasting 5,000 Hours Per Year on Spreadsheets
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Treasury
Global treasury teams are wasting an average of 4,812 hours per year using traditional spreadsheets to manage their cash, payments and accounting operations, according to a new Kyriba survey of 100 plus major brands in the U.S. and Europe. The biggest Excel time-waster, according to survey participants, was getting the daily global cash position, which sucks an average of 1,296 hours per year, followed by treasury-related accounting tasks (1,176...
The ID Co Unveils Open Banking API Platform
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking, Data
The ID Co. is excited to announce the launch and immediate availability of the Open Banking API Platform with full support for all of the leading UK banks.
MakeCents Introduces Distributed Blockchain Platform for Payments
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
MakeCents, an innovative, New York City-based startup focused on developing a novel, scalable, distributed blockchain solution for stable and simple payments, today announced that it has officially launched the testnet of its decentralized platform.
Visa Selects 12 Finalists for Sub-Saharan Startup Contest
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments, FinTech StartUps
Leading fintech companies from the dynamic Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA) technology startup community have made it to the finals of Visa’s Everywhere Initiative, a global innovation program that tasks start-ups to solve commerce challenges of tomorrow, further enhance their own product propositions and provide visionary solutions for Visa’s vast network of partners.
Xero Selects Gusto as US payroll partner
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Xero today announced that Gusto will be the preferred payroll provider for its small business and accountant customers in the U.S.
Growth Street joins the Starling Bank Marketplace
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Banking
Starling Bank, the mobile-only bank, and Growth Street, the peer-to-peer business lender, are joining forces to give the nation’s five million small business owners better access to the flexible finance they need to prosper and grow. Growth Street will be the first SME finance provider to go live on Starling’s in-app Marketplace, which gives users access to a range of services from pensions to insurance to loyalty schemes. The Starling...
Solactive wins Most Innovative ETF Index Provider for 2017 Europe at the 14th Annual Global ETF Awards
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment
Solactive is excited to announce that it has brought home another award! On the evening of July 19, Solactive was awarded Most Innovative ETF Index Provider for 2017 Europe at the 14th Annual Global ETF Awards for its accomplishment in the European ETF market. The Annual Global ETF Awards, an international event designed to reward companies contributing to the growth of the ETF marketplace, selected winners based on the number of votes cast by...
B21 Partners with Flexepin to Allow Crypto Investing with Cash
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Wealth Management, Cryptocurrencies
With Flexepin, B21 users can fund their investing accounts without a bank account or debit card
Pegasus Capital Invests in Yanzi Networks
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
Pegasus Capital Advisors, L.P. (“Pegasus” or the “Firm”), a private equity firm providing strategic growth capital to middle-market companies focused on the sustainability and wellness sectors, announced today a control investment in Yanzi Networks AB (“Yanzi”), a Swedish Internet-of-Things (“IoT”) solutions provider for the Smart Building market.
