The Start Up Loans Company Joins RBS Alternative Finance Panel
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Financial
The Start Up Loans Company will join a handful of leading alternative finance firms in an exclusive partnership with a NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland programme designed to help businesses access alternative sources of finance.
Australian Authorities Propose Loosening Restrictions on New Entrants to Boost Competition
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Regulatory Standards
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has today released a discussion paper on proposed revisions to the licensing framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs).
Avaloq Appoints Stefan Benz as Head of Digital and Front
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves
Avaloq is today announcing the appointment of Stefan Benz as Head of Digital and Front to drive the implementation of its digitisation strategy and the related product roadmap.
With Sukuk & Innovation Driving New Growth Momentum, the Prospects for Islamic Finance in Africa Look Increasingly Promising
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Banking
The footprint of Islamic banking in Africa is set to expand further as the continent seeks to deliver on the economic and strategic opportunities provided by Shariah‐compliant financing. Sukuk has emerged as a viable and strong source of attracting international funding for infrastructure projects in Africa and the continent has recently witnessed a surge of successful Sukuk debuts.
Blockchain Adds Ether to Crypto-Wallet
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain, the world’s leading software platform for digital assets, announced the introduction of ether to its popular consumer wallet today.
Nasdaq Welcomes I-AM Capital Acquisition Company to The Nasdaq Stock Market
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Foreign Exchange
I-AM Capital Acquisition Company (Nasdaq:IAMXU), a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, celebrated its initial public offering (IPO) on The Nasdaq Stock Market. I-AM Capital's founders, Chief Executive Officer F. Jacob Cherian and Chief Financial Officer Suhel Kanuga, have been...
CSPi Adds Technology Heavy Weights to Drive Growth of Cybersecurity Products
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Security
CSPi, a provider of advanced security products and security services, as well as IT technology managed services, today announced the addition of key players to continue the company's growth trajectory within the cybersecurity market and channel community. Joining CSPi is Joe D'Agostino, Director of Worldwide Sales, Tim Ober, Chief Technology Architect and Gary Southwell, General Manager, High Performance Products Division which includes...
Bitcoin, Digital Currency and AML/CFT eKYC via PaydentityTM
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Bitcoins
Australian Securities and Frankfurt Stock Exchange cross listed iSignthis Ltd, the leading RegTech/KYC transactional banking technology provider (“the Company’), welcomes the announcement yesterday1 by The Minister for Justice, The Hon Michael Keenan, MP of a bill to strengthen Australia’s money laundering (AML) laws, including bringing bitcoin providers under the remit of AUSTRAC, the government's financial intelligence unit. The Company is an...
JCP Investment Partners Limited Appoints Northern Trust for Asset Servicing Mandate in Australia
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- People Moves, Jobs Listings
The appointment comes after a competitive tender process, and builds on the existing relationship between JCP, Northern Trust and mutual institutional clients for which JCP act as investment manager.
MarketInvoice Extends Invoice Finance To Over 400,000 UK Businesses
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Banking
Business finance company MarketInvoice has opened the doors to more than 400,000 smaller businesses accessing a whole ledger confidential invoice discounting service, which has previously been the preserve of larger businesses, by easing the annual turnover criteria.
AxiomSL Recognised as Category Leader by Chartis Research for MiFID II Reporting Solutions
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Regulatory Standards, Data Management, Risk Management
AxiomSL, the leading global provider of regulatory reporting, risk and data management solutions, today announced that Chartis Research, a leading provider of research and analysis on the global market for risk technology, has named the company a 2017 Category Leader for its MiFID II Reporting Solutions. Concurrently, AxiomSL announced that its MiFID II solution
Surecomp Releases DOKA NG
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Trading Systems
Surecomp®, the leading global provider of trade finance solutions for banks and corporations, announced today the release and immediate availability of DOKA NG®. This new product was developed by Surecomp engineers utilizing state of the art technology and is based on Surecomps’ popular DOKA system which has been used by banks for over 30 years. DOKA NG is currently being implemented at four customer sites, three of which are new Surecomp...
Banker's Toolbox Launches Due Diligence Manager To Address Beneficial Ownership Rules
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Banking
Banker's Toolbox, Inc., the leader in Bank Secrecy Act anti-money laundering compliance solutions for financial institutions, announced today the launch of its Due Diligence Manager solution for Beneficial Ownership. This extension of the existing BAM+ platform delivers exciting and holistic features including a completely flexible question builder and automated periodic risk reviews to remain watchful in the pursuit of accuracy and vigilance...
Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Stockholm to Feature Discussions on ICOs and Blockchain Development
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain
On September 7, Stockholm will host a large conference dedicated to blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and ICOs – Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Stockholm. That is one of the events from Smile-Expo company that organized 15 blockchain conferences in Europe. The key discussion topics will include blockchain implementation (in finance, power industry, municipal services, insurance), token issuance as an investment tool, and legislative...
IBM Signs Blockchain Shipping and Supply Chain Deal with Pacific International Lines
- 9 years 3 weeks ago
- Blockchain
Pacific International Lines (Pte) Ltd (“PIL”), PSA International Pte Ltd (“PSA”) and IBM Singapore Pte Ltd (“IBM”), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to explore and trial proof of concept (POC) blockchain-based supply chain business network innovations.
