ACI Provides Back-End Technology for TransferWise to Integrate Into Faster Payments Scheme
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
ACI Worldwide, a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced it has provided the back-end technology for TransferWise’s successful integration into the Faster Payments Scheme. Craig Saks, Group President Strategic Products, ACI Worldwide comments: “In December, 2015, we announced that TransferWise had selected our UP Framework to power its global network.”
AI RegTech Firm Raises $8.2m Series A for AML Platform
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Investment, AML and KYC
ComplyAdvantage, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help firms manage compliance obligations and reduce costs, announced today an $8.2 million Series A funding round led by Balderton Capital. The funding will allow the RegTech firm to realise its ambitious growth strategy, and increase product penetration across Europe and North America, with the New York office officially opening this week.
IPC Partners with Superloop for Greater Network Access to Australia, Singapore, and Hong Kong
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Security and Compliance
IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announced its collaboration with Superloop, a leading independent connectivity solutions provider in the Asia Pacific Region, to provide the diverse market participants in IPC’s Financial Market Network with reliable and secure access to financial markets.
CBW Bank Named Most Innovative Community-Based Banking Organization by BAI’s 2016 Global Banking Innovation Awards
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Banking
Weir, Kan.-based CBW Bank has been named the “Most Innovative Community-Based Banking Organization” by BAI in this year’s Global Banking Innovation Awards. Additionally, the bank was recognized as a finalist in the “Innovation in Payments” category. Winners were announced at BAI Beacon in Chicago.
Wirecard Teams Up with Conferma to Extend Reach of Virtual Card Offering
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Payments
Conferma, a leading technology provider with a vast network integrating multiple travel suppliers has announced its partnership with Wirecard to introduce ‘Virtual Supplier Payment Card’ by Wirecard for business travel through Conferma’s integration network.
VST Enterprises Expands Development Arm and Strategic Partnerships in United States
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
In a decisive move, UK-based VST Enterprises has announced the addition of two former Elavon Vice Presidents to its business development arm in the US. The experienced duo will be joining collectively under the company Relevant Payment Consulting.
Interactive Investor plc to Acquire TD Bank Group's European Direct Investing Business
- 9 years 2 months ago
- M&A Deals
Interactive Investor plc (“Interactive Investor”) has agreed to acquire TD Bank Group’s European direct investing business, though the acquisition of the shares of TD Wealth Holdings (UK) Limited and TD Bank International S.A. (Luxembourg) (collectively, “TDDI”). The acquisition will create the UK’s second largest online stockbroker* with assets under administration (AUA) of £18 billion. Customer benefits
Fiserv Names Devin B. McGranahan Group President
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
Fiserv, Inc., a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, announced today that Devin McGranahan has been named president of its Billing and Payments Group, effective November 1, 2016. McGranahan succeeds Rahul Gupta, who will leave Fiserv in December 2016 to pursue other interests.
Navidar Welcomes Jeff Houston as a Managing Director
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
Navidar® is pleased to announce that Jeff Houston, CFA, has joined the firm as a Managing Director based in Austin, TX. Jeff was one of the early pioneers in publishing research on the SaaS software sector beginning with the salesforce.com IPO in 2004. Jeff will continue to provide focused research on the SaaS software, e-commerce, and Internet sectors as well as the broader technology trends shaping our world. Jeff has nearly 20 years of...
PSCU Deploys Qlik Sense® to Drive Service Delivery Excellence
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Infrastructure
Qlik®, a leader in visual analytics, today announced that PSCU, an award-winning and leading provider of financial services and payment solutions to credit unions, has deployed Qlik Sense® to drive greater efficiencies across the service organization.
GLAS Strengthens UK Direct Lending Team
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
GLAS, the leading independent provider of finance administration services, has appointed Joe Knight to spearhead the expansion of the firm’s existing Direct Lending platform. Joe will have responsibility for business development and developing strategic relationships with GLAS’ existing direct lending client base. The move comes as funds increasingly replace banks in the lower to middle market transactions, leading to an uptick in demand for...
GreenKey to Release Mobile 'Turret' App for Traders and Brokers
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Trading Systems
GreenKey, creator of an award-winning voice workspace platform for global financial market participants, today announced that the firm next month will launch a mobile application for iOS and Android devices.
Coupa Release 16 Innovates Cloud Platform for Business Spend
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Cloud
Coupa Software, a leader in cloud-based spend management solutions, today announced Coupa Release 16 (R16), its third major cloud platform update of the year. R16 delivers better visibility into the operations and business value of customer spend management initiatives, increases collaboration, and adds new capabilities across the entire Coupa platform from expense management to sourcing, to e-invoicing, and more.
Regions Bank Reveals Online Consumer Loan Application in Conjunction with Avant
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Alternative Finance, Credit Risk
Regions Bank has now launched a simplified, online consumer loan application and underwriting experience in conjunction with Avant. Earlier this year, Regions and Avant announced this agreement, which combines Regions’ established banking and online presence with Avant’s technology platform to provide a fast, convenient digital experience for customers seeking consumer loans.
SNIA Europe Names Daniel Sazbon as New Chairman
- 9 years 2 months ago
- People Moves
The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) Europe today announced the appointment of Daniel Sazbon as the new chairman of its board of directors. Daniel, who assumes this voluntary role in addition to his existing position as storage infrastructure sales director Europe at IBM, takes over from Bob Plumridge, who will continue to be an active member of the association’s board of directors. With over 30 years’ experience in the storage...
