Research Shows Cybercriminals Attack the Capital
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Security
Research from Equiniti, a leading RegTech provider, shows that people in London and Scotland are more likely to be victims of cybercrime than those living elsewhere in the UK. The nationally representative poll, carried out in partnership with YouGov, asked 2,100 people whether they had been victims of financial crime. Results revealed that occurrences of cybercrime varied largely by where the respondent lives.
Advicent Announces Partnership With Janney Montgomery Scott
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment Management, Wealth Management
Janney to utilize the NaviPlan® financial planning software along with Presentation Module from Advicent to enhance Retirement Income Evaluator™ and manage compliance efforts in the wake of DOL fiduciary standards.
Smartr365 unites advisers and technology for better financial decisions
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Investment Management, Wealth Management, Consultancy
Smartr365, a new technology platform designed to enable financial advisers to serve their clients quicker and more efficiently than ever before, launches nationwide later this month. Using state-of-the art bespoke technology, the Smart365 SaaS platform aims to shake up the sector by simplifying the way advisers work, through a series of real-time applications that will allow them to manage their clients’ finances more effectively.
Matt Machen Is a CEO in Both Bear State Bank and Bear State Financial, Inc.
- 8 years 11 months ago
- People Moves
Bear State Bank (“Bank”) and its holding company, Bear State Financial, Inc. (“Company”), announced that the Company’s and Bank’s Board of Directors have elected Matt Machen, current President of Bear State Bank, to become President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank.
NCR-powered Mobile Banking Applications Keeps Leadership for the Last 3 Years
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Mobile Banking
NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, today announced that eight of the top 10 mobile banking apps are powered by NCR’s Digital Banking solutions portfolio, according to MagnifyMoney’s third-annual Mobile Banking App Study. This is the third year in a row that NCR’s community financial institution (CFI) customers were honored in the ‘10 Best Overall’ category.
Rabobank selects ACI Worldwide for real-time payments
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Rabobank, a global multinational bank, will utilize the company’s UP Immediate Payments solution.
GFT boosts its retail banking offering in the UK and North America
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Banking, Retail Banking
GFT, the leading provider of business, design and technology consulting to 8 of the top 10 global banks, today announces that it is expanding its retail banking practice in the UK, supported by the appointment of senior hire Christian Ball, who joins as Head of Retail across the GFT Atlantic Region.
FactSet Expands Multi-Asset Class Analytics, Performance, and Risk Solutions with Axioma Strategic Relationship
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Data, Risk Management
FactSet, a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and industry-leading service, today announced that it has strengthened its relationship with Axioma, a leading provider of enterprise risk management, portfolio construction and risk and regulatory reporting solutions. This expands FactSet’s strong fixed income and multi-asset class analytics, performance, and risk offerings.
ABN AMRO Clearing organises AIF conference for investor community
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Fund Management, Investment Management
On the 7th and 8th March 2017, ABN AMRO Clearing will be hosting the 6th Amsterdam Investor Forum (AIF) at its head office. The pre-day focus session on the 7th March will host roundtables for managers and investors and offer more intimate discussions and knowledge sharing opportunities. The conference’s main day on the 8th March will include panel sessions and key notes as well as the AIF Factor. The AIF factor is a competition where 5...
G2 Crowd Awarded FloQast for Best Software to Use in 2017
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Accounting
FloQast, Inc., a provider of close management software created by accountants for accountants, announced today it has been named among the Best Software to Use in 2017 by G2 Crowd, the world’s leading business software review platform. G2 Crowd, with 100,000+ user reviews, is read by nearly 700,000 software buyers monthly. G2 Crowd affords business buyers transparency when evaluating B2B software technologies, allowing them and their industry-...
StockTwits to Acquire Investing Discovery Platform SparkFin
- 8 years 11 months ago
- M&A Deals
StockTwits announced today it has completed an acquisition of SparkFin Inc., the realtime stock discovery platform which won top honors from attendees at the 2016 Stocktoberfest Fintech startup competition.
Mizuho Bank Opts for Thomson Reuters FX Trading
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Trading Systems, Banking
Leading Japanese bank Mizuho has integrated Thomson Reuters next generation FX desktop, FX Trading (FXT), into their trading workflows. FX Trading brings together all of Thomson Reuters FX transaction venues onto a comprehensive end-to-end platform to streamline workflows and create a single point of access to the industry’s largest collective independent pool of FX liquidity.
Roger M. Laverty Named President of Grandpoint Bank
- 8 years 11 months ago
- People Moves
Grandpoint Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Grandpoint Capital, Inc., announced today that Roger M. “Rocky” Laverty has been named President of the Bank. Laverty, a member of the Bank’s board of directors since its inception in 2010, has a distinguished business career, most recently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Farmer Bros. Co. He is also the former President and CEO of Smart & Final, Inc., and Diedrich Coffee, Inc...
Daimler AG buys PayCash Europe SA
- 8 years 11 months ago
- M&A Deals
Daimler Financial Services AG announced that it is acquiring the electronic payment services provider PayCash Europe SA. By gaining a foothold in the ePayment business, Daimler AG will be launching its own electronic payment services provider under the “Mercedes pay” brand name.
Geoswift now fully authorised by FCA
- 8 years 11 months ago
- Payments
Geoswift, a leading provider of cross-border payment solutions between China and the rest of the world, announced today that its UK entity, Geoswift UK, has received authorisation as a Payment Institution from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to conduct a more efficient end to end cross-border collection and settlement services to and from China.
