The Norwegian Data Protection Agency Prepares for the Introduction of GDPR - Chooses Tieto to develop new registry
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Compliance
The new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force in May 2018. One of the consequences is that many organizations and businesses must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure compliance with the legislation. The Norwegian Data Protection Agency is the supervisory body for the establishment of the DPOs, and the Authority now establishes a national registry for DPOs, a solution developed by Tieto.
Mobile Payment and Loyalty Platform Yoyo Wallet Partners with Starling Bank
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Banking
Starling Bank is launching its latest API partnership with Yoyo Wallet, the U.K.-based mobile payment and loyalty platform.
ABN Amro Unveils Instant Payments
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Starting today, clients of ABN AMRO and a number of other European banks will be able to enjoy superfast transfers between the participating banks.
MoneyGram To Use Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Money Transfers
Interac Association/Acxsys Corporation (Interac) announced today that MoneyGram International, Inc. has begun using Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement, an extension of the Interac e-Transfer service, as a new way for Canadians to receive payments sent through MoneyGram's payment service. Interac e-Transfer Bulk Disbursement allows MoneyGram to deliver money to its Canadian recipients in real time, with instant pickup and real-time funds...
Traydstream Wins Award for Best UK Digital Experience in Financial Services & Fintech
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Trading Systems
Trade technology firm Traydstream has taken home the award for best Financial Services & Fintech in the UK Digital Experience Awards 2017. Celebrating the very best in organisations that offer exceptional digital experiences for their valued customers, the awards were hosted at the famous Wembley Stadium in London on 22nd November 2017, in conjunction with the UK Business Awards. The ceremony was host to over 500 contestants, including...
Premier to Join Industry Leaders at BDA London Forum
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
Premier David Burt will join more than two-dozen Bermuda executives in a multi-industry forum being held in London next week to showcase the breadth of expertise and advantages offered by the island's global business market.
InvestCloud announces Freetrade as the First Startup in Its UK Innovation Center
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Cloud
InvestCloud Inc., a global FinTech firm, has announced UK startup Freetrade as the first firm to enter its UK Innovation Center. Freetrade is using the space to bring its app-only stockbroker to market.
Tandem Bank Reveals Credit Card
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Credit Cards
We’ve previously used the hyperbole of ‘big huge news’ during an earlier burst of, well, big huge news, and now we’re stuck for synonyms to announce anything else. That said, here’s a moderately girthy announcement: The Tandem cashback credit card details are here So, here's the low-down: No transactions fees when withdrawing cash or making purchases abroad Get 0.5% cashback on all purchases over £1, everywhere Mastercard is accepted globally...
Bitstamp Partners Masterpayment for Cryptocurrency Purchases
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Bitstamp, a leading global digital currency exchange and the largest Bitcoin exchange in the EU in terms of volume, today announces Masterpayment, an independent payment processor, specializing in the requirements of the new cryptocurrency markets, as its new partner for credit card processing and acquiring of cryptocurrency purchases. This partnership will allow Bitstamp customers to enjoy faster and more convenient transactions, while...
Ebury Launches Office in Brussels
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- FinTech StartUps
Ebury, one of the fastest growing fintechs for corporate global transaction services, has announced the opening of a second office in the Benelux region.
African Bank Selects FICO's Decision Management Software
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Banking
African Bank can now launch new credit strategies 30 percent faster at 25 percent lower cost and can make changes to credit strategies in two days instead of two months.
Dubai and Australia Ink FinTech Agreement
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Investment Management, Infrastructure
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) entered into an agreement today that sets out a framework for cooperation on financial technology (FinTech) innovation.
Beware Black Friday Malware and Hacking Threats Warns Cyber Security Experts T-Systems
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Security
The millions of employees who will shop on-line at work for Black Friday deals will put their companies at risk of malicious malware and hacking, warns cyber security experts, T-Systems (the cyber-security arm of Deutsche Telekom). “This week we should all expect an influx of hoax emails amongst the many legitimate Black Friday deals. Many will contain malicious code or phishing scams in an attempt to use Black Friday as a cover to persuade...
Atos Awarded Major Contract to Accelerate PSA Finance Bank’s Digital Transformation
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Banking
Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, has been selected by PSA Finance Bank (BPF), an international supplier of mobility services, to accelerate BPF’s digital transformation thanks to Big Data applied to banking, consumer credit and consumer experience. According to the five-year contract, Atos will manage and modernize BPF's application portfolio, particularly in light of PSA Group's new challenges related to transforming the...
EBANX Now Processes Peruvian Cash Payments for Chinese GearBest
- 8 years 4 weeks ago
- Payments
EBANX, Latin American local payments processor for global e-commerces, is now processing payments in Peru for GearBest, one of the largest Chinese retail online stores, having more than 40 million users around the world. EBANX is processing the widely used PagoEfectivo cash payment method for the retailer in the country.
