Pelican Reports 30 Percent Growth in 2016 as Intelligent Payment Management Grabs Industry Interest
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Pelican, the provider of Intelligent Payments Management (IPM) solutions for Banks and Corporates, reports a 30 percent year on year revenue growth since 2015, reflecting the industry’s desire to see more advanced solutions in the payments arena.
EQ Reveals Risk-Rated Income Portfolio Range
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Risk Management
EQ Investors (EQ) the boutique wealth manager led by John Spiers, is launching a new suite of income portfolios for investors requiring a regular income and above-inflation returns. The portfolios will be managed by Damien Lardoux, who currently manages the firm’s positive impact portfolio mandate. Aiming for a yield of around 4% with a minimum target of 3%, the portfolios will invest across all asset classes (equity, bonds, commercial property...
Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen Relies on iQbonds 4.3
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems
Trusted and reliable partnership: After more than 3 years of strong cooperation, Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen (Helaba) has decided to increase their selection of services from the icubic AG portfolio by adding iQbonds 4.3.
Third Generation Point of Sale is Unveiled at Trustech
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
YelloPad, a revolutionary third-generation payment terminal, has just been unveiled at Trustech (formerly Cartes).
Portware Launches V6.4 of the Thinking Multi-Asset EMS
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems
Portware, a FactSet Company and a leading global provider of multi-asset trade automation solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI), today announced upgrades to its award-winning execution management system (EMS), Portware Enterprise. Portware Enterprise is a fully customizable “thinking” EMS designed to act as the central platform for the creation and execution of trading strategies for global equities, futures, options, fixed income,...
Accuity Survey Reveals Law Firms Still Facing Significant AML Challenges
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Security, AML and KYC
Accuity, the leading global provider of risk and compliance solutions, has today published the first survey of its kind exploring the legal profession’s understanding and use of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance controls to help meet new regulation. The results reveal that some of the main challenges include: identifying Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO), establishing clients’ source of wealth and asking fee...
Stratecast Report Names FTS as Key Monetization Innovation Enabler for Communication Service Providers
- 9 years 2 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
FTS, a global provider of billing solutions, today announced that industry analyst firm Frost & Sullivan's Stratecast practice names FTS as a key monetization innovation enabler for communication service providers (CSPs).
Liberty Bell Bank Names John Herring Executive Vice President
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
Liberty Bell Bank President and CEO, Benjamin Watts announced that John Herring has been promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of the Bank. Mr. Herring previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. “John is a valued member of the management team and his ability to establish and maintain relations with our customers is an example of excellence for all in the bank to follow,” said Watts. “He has...
Saxo Bank Distingueshed for Unrivalled FX Offering
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems, Foreign Exchange
Saxo Bank, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, today announces that it has won Best Prime of Prime House in FX Week's Best Banks Awards and Best Forex Broker and Best Prime of Prime/Retail Liquidity Provider in the Finance Magnates Awards.
AXIS to Acquire Aviabel
- 9 years 2 months ago
- M&A Deals
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced that it has agreed to acquire general aviation insurance and reinsurance leader Aviabel, increasing the company’s scale and relevance in the global aviation market. The “Aviabel” brand, including its Dutch brand “NLP” (“Nederlandse Luchtvaartpool”), will be retained as Belgium-based Aviabel supports the continued expansion of AXIS Insurance’s aviation operation globally. AXIS will continue to maintain the...
The Royal Mint and CME Group to Reveal Royal Mint Gold
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Blockchain
The Royal Mint, the world's leading export mint, and CME Group, the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced a collaboration to transform the way that market participants can trade gold. The Royal Mint, a 1,000-year-old institution owned by HM Treasury, has partnered with CME Group to build and launch a digitised gold offering called Royal Mint Gold (RMG). RMG will change the way traders and investors trade,...
Finimize Completes Seed Funding Round led by Passion Capital
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Investment
Finimize, the London-based start-up making finance more accessible for millennials, has raised £450k (US$590k) seed funding in a round led by Passion Capital. Other investors in the round include Jason Butler, one of the top 100 financial advisers in the UK and author of The Financial Times Guide to Wealth Management.
Nixu Supports Swedish Building Industry’s ID06 in the Cyber Fight Against economic crime
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Security, Infrastructure
The construction sector in Sweden has been challenged by undeclared work and tax evasion, which leads to increased insecurity and personal safety risks at workplaces as well as government tax losses. As of January 2016, the law requires construction sites in Sweden to register contractors electronically. The aim is to reduce the incidence of undeclared labor and promote fair competition throughout the industry.
OpenLink Named ETRM and CTRM Software House of the Year
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems, Risk Management
OpenLink, the global leader in trading, treasury and risk management solutions for the energy, commodities, corporate and financial services industries, has won the Energy Risk Asia Awards for both the ‘ETRM and CTRM Software House of the Year’ categories for its dedication to all Asian market participants from startup trading ventures to large companies.
Securian Enhances Suite of Annuity Solutions to Give Advisors, Clients More Options
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
Securian Financial Group has added four new annuity solutions to its suite of products designed to help financial advisors meet their clients’ retirement income needs. “The number of Americans seeking retirement income guarantees increases literally every day,” said Chris Owens, Securian’s national sales vice president for retail life insurance and annuities. “Securian’s new solutions give financial advisors more options to meet this growing...
