Wirecard and Alipay Announced Partnership
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Payments
A collaboration on innovative point-of-sale (POS) payment acceptance based on internet technologies and value added services in Europe between the Wirecard Group and Alipay, a business of Ant Financial, a related company of Alibaba Group, is set to begin today. The partnership will enable the brands and retailers to tap into the Chinese tourism market, worth US$ 165 billion in 2014 according to World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), and provide a...
Oman Trading International Selects Allegro to Manage its Energy Trading Business
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
Oman Trading International (OTI) and Allegro Development Corporation today announced that OTI has chosen the Allegro 8 platform to manage its oil and refined products trading business. OTI Trading will use Allegro’s enterprise class software to manage its oil and refined products trading activities across the full transaction lifecycle.
Horizon Achieves Double-digit Growth in 2015
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
Horizon Software, the leading provider of trading and algorithmic technology to the world’s financial and trading institutions, today announced that 2015 is set to become a record year for the company, achieving double-digit growth.
Innotribe Startup Challenge for Africa will be Hosted by SWIFT
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
SWIFT’s African Regional Conference (ARC) 2016 will take place from 17-19 May 2016 in Mauritius. ARC, now in its 23rd year, brings together policy makers, industry leaders and the broader financial community from across the African continent. Typically attracting up to 500 delegates from around 40 countries, ARC is a unique forum for networking, education, discussion and debate.
DTCC’s Omgeo Announced Partnership with SimCorp
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Trade Finance, Infrastructure
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)’s Omgeo subsidiary, the global standard for institutional post-trade efficiency, and SimCorp, the leading provider of investment management solutions and services, today announced that the first live repurchase agreement (repo) trade has been automatically processed in SimCorp Dimension and Omgeo Central Trade ManagerSM (Omgeo CTM) between
Xura Announces Launch of Signaling Fraud Management System
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Security, Data Protection, Fraud Detection
Xura, Inc. (NASDAQ: MESG), a leading provider of digital communications services, today announces the availability of its Signaling Fraud Management System, built to protect mobile operators' signaling networks from sophisticated exploits and security threats. Xura's highly efficient and topographically independent solution, provides 360-degree security and privacy protection, addressing many types of signalling network attacks.
Visa Expands in Asia Pacific to Boost Mobile and Digital Payments
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Visa announced the launch of the first Visa Token Service in Asia Pacific with United Overseas Bank (UOB) the first bank to implement. The Visa Token Service is a new security technology that replaces sensitive payment account information found on payment cards, such as the 16-digit account number, expiration date and security code, with a unique digital identifier or "tokens" that can be used to process payments without exposing actual account...
Samsung Pay Offers an Exclusive New Year Gift to its Clients
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Payments
Samsung Electronics America, Inc. announced today that Samsung Pay users will have the chance to be treated to an exclusive, special performance and private New Year’s Eve party featuring the platinum-selling recording artist, Usher, in Los Angeles. As part of the promotion, Samsung Pay also launched a nationwide shopping experience at nearly 50 malls where customers can try out and activate the most accepted mobile payment system for a chance...
SCC Releases Cloud Delivered Managed Services
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Investment, Cloud, Infrastructure
SCC has taken a controlling stake in One Point, adding mobile voice and data capability to complete its Cloud Delivered Managed Services (CDMS) proposition. One Point becomes SCC’s third major investment in 2015 – another key milestone in the development of its CDMS portfolio following investments in Fluidata and SIPCOM earlier this year.
Omdurman National Bank Goes Live with ICS BANKS
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Banking
Khartoum, Sudan: Omdurman National Bank (ONB), the multiple awards wining and the first bank in Sudan to introduce distinguished and modern banking technologies, has gone live with the awards winning solution ICS BANKS® ISLAMIC from ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions.
The Winners of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge are Announced
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
UBS has announced the winners of The UBS Future of Finance Challenge at the Global Final held in Zurich, Switzerland Three winners of the UBS Future of Finance Challenge were selected from over 600 participants from 52 countries. The Global Final is the culmination of a four-month competition that aims to identify innovative and potentially disruptive technological ideas and solutions to support the transformation of the banking industry.
Watson Wheatley Announces New Client Wins
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Security, Infrastructure
Watson Wheatley Financial Systems (WWFS), specialists in securities reconciliation, can announce the signing of three new clients in Q4 2015. The deals involve use of the automated i-Recs reconciliation and data aggregation platform across a broad range of instruments and business types. These signings complete a strong year for WWFS with increased revenue, a larger client base and further investment in the i-Recs solution. WWFS expect to...
Webster Bank to Expand its Banking Centers in Greater Boston
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Banking
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE: WBS), the holding company for Webster Bank, N.A., a $24 billion regional bank, announced today that Webster Bank will open 14 banking centers in mid-January in the greater Boston area.
Experian Announces Partnership with Nationwide
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- Risk Management
Experian has today announced a new partnership with Nationwide Building Society, the world’s largest building society. The three year partnership will focus on supporting Nationwide’s risk management activities in the modelling of credit risk, capital adequacy and provisioning. This will include helping them deliver tailored credit decisions for good outcomes that are right for the specific circumstances of each customer.
Courion Completes Acquisition of Core Security
- 9 years 2 weeks ago
- M&A Deals
Courion, a leading intelligent Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) solutions provider, announced today the acquisition of Core Security, a leader in the vulnerability management and attack intelligence space. The acquisition brings together leaders in their respective spaces to establish the next generation of Vulnerability and Risk Management (VRM) Solutions.
