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SGX Academy And IBF Introduce Certified Securities Professionals Programme

9 years 4 months ago
Trading Systems, Security

In a move to provide securities professionals more training opportunities to acquire technical and soft skills, the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore (IBF) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced the launch of the SGX Academy Certified Securities Professionals Programme (CSP), developed in accordance to the IBF Standards for Sales and Trading/Execution (Retail).

GIC Acquires P3 from TPG Real Estate and Ivanhoé Cambridge

9 years 4 months ago
M&A Deals

P3 Logistic Parks (“P3” or the “Group”), a leading specialist pan-European owner, developer and manager of logistics properties, announced today that GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire P3 from TPG Real Estate and its partner Ivanhoé Cambridge. The transaction values the business at €2.4 billion and is the largest European real estate transaction this year. The transaction is subject to regulatory...

Online Lender Spotcap Expands into the UK Market

9 years 4 months ago
Alternative Finance

Two years after its launch, online lender Spotcap is expanding into the UK market, providing flexible and accessible funding solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Spotcap provides SMEs with credit lines and business loans of up to £150,000 through an online application process. While traditional lenders make credit decisions based on historical financials and old-fashioned credit scoring, Spotcap uses a unique, proprietary...

MetLife Names Lee Wood as CEO Hong Kong

9 years 4 months ago
People Moves

MetLife announced today the appointment of Lee Wood as CEO for its Hong Kong business. Mr. Wood will be based in Hong Kong and will report to Damien Green, Regional Executive of MetLife Asia.

Broadridge Boosts its Wealth Management Capabilities Via Acquisition of M&O Systems

9 years 4 months ago
M&A Deals

Broadridge Financial Solutions has expanded its wealth management and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Fiduciary Rule compliance capabilities with the acquisition of M&O Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advisor compensation management solutions that help broker-dealers and wealth management firms support advisors and grow their businesses. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Citibank Reveals Touch ID Sensor Authentication

9 years 4 months ago
Banking, Authentication Technology

Citibank announces the launch of Touch ID Sensor authentication service in Hong Kong, allowing for a full suite of mobile banking services, including transaction, investment and enquiry, to be performed via its Citi Mobile® App on the iOS platform with iPhone 5s or later models1. Clients can now log on to the mobile banking app on their iPhone devices with their unique fingerprints and enjoy a faster, more convenient and secure mobile banking...

Seacoast To Acquire GulfShore Bank

9 years 4 months ago
M&A Deals

Jim Kilman Joins Board of Directors at alpha-En Corporation

9 years 4 months ago
People Moves

alpha-En Corporation (OTC PINK: ALPE), an innovative clean technology company focused on enabling next-generation battery technologies by producing high purity lithium metal and associated products, announced today that veteran investment banker Jim Kilman has been appointed to its Board of Directors, expanding the Board to four directors effective immediately.

Zebit Enhances Its No-Cost Credit Offering To Better Serve All Working Americans

9 years 4 months ago
Infrastructure

Intelligent Money Taps DataTracks for CRD IV Reporting to FCA

9 years 4 months ago
Regulatory Standards, Audit and Reporting

Nicolet Bankshares to Acquire First Menasha Bancshares

9 years 4 months ago
M&A Deals

Nicolet Bankshares and First Menasha Bancshares today jointly announce the execution of a definitive merger agreement, pursuant to which Nicolet will acquire First Menasha and its wholly owned banking subsidiary, The First National Bank- Fox Valley ("FNB-Fox Valley"). The move will expand Nicolet's presence in the Fox Valley and open new markets in Neenah, Menasha, and Oshkosh. Based on the financial results as of September 30, 2016, the...

BNY Mellon Wealth Management Recognized 2017 Best Private Bank for New Customer Segments

9 years 4 months ago
Wealth Management

BNY Mellon Wealth Management has been named by Global Finance Magazine the 2017 Best Private Bank for New Customer Segments. In its second annual Best Private Bank awards, the magazine also honored the firm's Senior Director and Wealth Strategist Joan Crain as Industry Thought Leader.

Syntel Makes Leadership Changes

9 years 4 months ago
People Moves

Syntel, Inc., a global leader in digital modernization, information technology and knowledge process services for Global 2000 companies, today announced the appointment of Rakesh Khanna, formerly Chief Operating Officer, as interim Chief Executive Officer and President of Syntel, effective November 3, 2016. Syntel's Board of Directors also announced the appointment of Prashant Ranade, formerly Executive Vice Chairman, as Co-Chairman of the...

Exploring AI Innovations in Finance

9 years 4 months ago
IT Innovations, Infrastructure

A workshop aimed at financial services organisations is taking place in London to help business leaders understand and explore opportunities within artificial intelligence. The session, ‘AI in finance: exploring innovations in machine learning and automation for financial services’, will be held at Atlantic House, on Wednesday 9thNovember and will see 15 speakers deliver practical and educational presentations and facilitated discussions.