Misys and D+H to create the world’s third largest Fintech company, Finastra
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Transaction Banking, Banking, M&A Deals
Today Misys and D+H have joined forces to create a diversified global financial software provider, unmatched in terms of depth and breadth of solutions. Operating under the new company name Finastra (www.finastra.com), the combination will create the third largest financial services technology company in the world. The company has approximately 10,000 employees and over 9,000 customers across 130 countries, including 48 of the top 50 banks...
WOW Air Takes Off Globally with Online Payments by Ingenico ePayments
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Payments
Ingenico ePayments, the online and mobile commerce division of Ingenico Group, today announced that WOW air, the low-fare, long-haul airline based in Iceland, has selected Ingenico ePayments to support the next phase of its global expansion by enabling consumers anywhere to seamlessly buy online tickets and services using their preferred payment methods.
Central Bank of Bahrain Announces Landmark Regulatory Sandbox for Fintech Startups
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Banking, FinTech StartUps
The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) has announced new regulations to create a regulatory sandbox that will allow startups and fintech firms to test and experiment their banking ideas and solutions. The creation of the regulatory sandbox provides an opportunity for fintech businesses around the world to expand and thrive in the Gulf and strengthens Bahrain’s position as a fintech and financial services hub in the GCC.
SWIFT Unveils New Instant Payments Solution for Europe
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Payments
SWIFT today announces the launch of an instant payments messaging solution for the European market. It will allow instant payments to be made over the SWIFT network, and provide customers with a single gateway to connect seamlessly to multiple instant payments systems. The instant payments solution will be available by November 2018. Once delivered for Europe, the same solution could support instant payments initiatives elsewhere.
Bittium to Supply Finnish Air Force with Bittium TAC WIN System for Tactical Communications of Their Bases
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Infrastructure
Bittium has received a purchase order for supplying the Finnish Air Force with Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system. The order is part of the modernization of the radio network performance of the Air Force’s bases with a Software-Defined Radio based IP radio system. With the order the use of the Bittium TAC WIN system within the Finnish Defence Forces’ branches expands to the Air Force. Bittium TAC WIN system will be delivered...
ForeSee Releases Financial CX Suite
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Infrastructure
ForeSee, the leader in Voice of Customer solutions, today announced a new solution to help retail banks prioritize investments across the customer journey for maximum business impact.
Fico Card Compromise Manager Fine-Tunes Breach Detection
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Payments
Silicon Valley analytics firm FICO today announced the availability of FICO Card Compromise Manager, an anti-fraud solution that proactively detects and prioritises compromised merchants and data breaches involving card data.
Temenos Joins Luxembourg FinTech Hub The Lhoft
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Banking
Temenos Group, the software specialist for banking and finance, has become the latest Leadership Circle Partner of the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology Foundation (The LHoFT).
Coinsilium Signs MoU with HyperChain
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Blockchain
Coinsilium Group Limited (NEX: COIN), the accelerator that finances and manages the development of early-stage blockchain technology companies, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with HyperChain Capital (“HyperChain”), one of the world’s first multi-million-dollar hedge funds investing in Blockchain companies, to collaborate and finance co-investment opportunities in blockchain companies.
Startupbootcamp Ditches Demo Day for Nation-Hopping Demo Tour
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Infrastructure
Startupbootcamp FinTech, the world’s leading accelerator focused on financial innovation, has announced its first ever Demo Tour, replacing the traditional Demo Day that marks the end of the accelerator program.
SmartStream RDU Readies for MiFID
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Data
The SmartStream Reference Data Utility (RDU), founded by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and SmartStream, today announced a new Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II (MiFID II) reference data service, enabling financial organisations to more easily meet regulatory requirements, which go live in January 2018.
Acorns Goes Green with Launch of Sustainable Investment Portfolio
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Investment Management
Micro-investing app, Acorns, has highlighted its commitment to sustainability with the launch of a new, socially responsible investment portfolio, available from today. Following regular feedback from users, Acorns Australia customers will now have access to the Emerald Portfolio, an investment option designed to meet environmental, social and corporate governance standards. Acorns Australia CEO and Managing Director, George Lucas said the...
Qliro Nordic FinTech Startup Moves Into Savings Account Market
- 9 years 1 month ago
- FinTech StartUps
To broaden their offering within Financial Services, Qliro has launched a digital service for savings accounts. The underlying technology comes from Emric, a part of Tieto.
PIN4 Acquires Controlling Stake in HalCash International
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Cash management
HalCash North America (HCNA), referred to in the U.S. as its operating brand Pin4™, announced the acquisition of a majority equity ownership stake in HalCash International (HCI).
Erste Digital Offshoot George Reaches One Million Customer Milestone in Austria
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Banking
George, the digital banking platform developed by Erste Group Bank’s in-house fintech and widely recognized as one of the most advanced in Europe, has hit the one million users mark in Austria two years after its launch.
