Startupbootcamp Launches FinTech & CyberSecurity Program in Amsterdam
- 9 years 8 months ago
- FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations
Startupbootcamp, the global industry-focused startup accelerator, announced the launch of the brand new FinTech & CyberSecurity program in Amsterdam, following the success of their FinTech programs in London, Singapore and New York. Startups can apply now to be part of this new accelerator program.
Wolters Kluwer Paper Explores How To Succeed in IFRS 9 Implementation
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Security and Compliance, Risk Management
The implementation of accounting standard IFRS 9, due in 2018, is revealing itself to be a transformational event for the banking industry, according to a new paper from Wolters Kluwer
Ovamba Teams Up with New Investors to Unlock The Potential of SMEs in Africa
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Banking, Alternative Finance, Crowdfunding
Ovamba Cameroon Solutions, an online African funding and logistics services provider for SMEs (small and medium sized businesses), announces partnerships with two investors, Crowdcredit and Courtyard Capital. The partnership highlights the commitment of all three companies to unlocking the potential of SMEs in Africa.
SWIFT Records Strong Performance in its Messaging Traffic
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Payments, SWIFT
The end of June peak in Payments traffic, combined with the ongoing Brexit-related surge in Securities and Treasury traffic, triggered two successive FIN traffic peak days on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th June 2016.
Wirecard Provides Credit Card Payment Processing Services to Takko Fashion
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Payments
The Wirecard Group has entered into a new partnership with Takko Fashion: the German clothing chain, which employs more than 17,000 staff, will now offer its products outside of shop opening hours on its website, takko.com. In doing so, the retailer is connecting its online shop with the point of sale – connected shopping experiences are a trend from which many high street retailers are benefiting.
ModusLink’s Poetic Service Cloud Solution Creates A New Supply Chain for a Smarter World
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Cloud, IT Innovations
ModusLink Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of ModusLink Global Solutions Inc., a global, omni-channel technology and fulfillment provider, announced its new PoeticTM Service Cloud Solution, the next generation of Poetic® entitlement management software, marking a significant step forward in how global organizations can generate value from connected devices.
Marco Bravo joins ACI Worldwide as VP in Latin America
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Payments
ACI Worldwide announced the appointment of Marco Bravo as vice president for Latin America.
Advicent Expands Relationship with Pershing
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Data, Market and Reference Data
Advicent announced an additional integration with Pershing to include integration between NetX360® and the NaviPlan® comprehensive financial planning tool.
CSC Strengthens Position in the Enterprise SaaS Market
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Cloud, SaaS, BPM
CSC has closed the acquisition of Aspediens, the European provider of technology-enabled solutions for the service management sector and a preferred partner of ServiceNow. Aspediens will join Fruition Partners, a CSC company and CSC’s world-leading ServiceNow practice.
Former Microsoft Executive Becomes New CEO of Starmind
- 9 years 8 months ago
- People Moves
Starmind International AG’s ambition to become the global leader in Brain Technology and self-learning knowledge networks took a major step forward today with the announcement that Peter Waser will be the new Chief Executive Officer.
Western Union Expands in South America with Walmart de México Partnership
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
As part of its expansion strategy in Mexico, The Western Union Company announced an agreement with Walmart de Mexico y Centroamérica to offer international money transfer services under the Western Union®, Vigo® and Orlandi ValutaSM brands throughout Mexico. Customers will be able to receive their money transfer transactions across 1,266 Bodega Aurrera, Mi Bodega Aurrera, Walmart, Superama and Suburbia stores in all of Mexico’s 31 states and in...
Marc Bolland Joins Blackstone as Head of European Portfolio Operations of Private Equity Businesses
- 9 years 8 months ago
- People Moves
Blackstone announces the appointment of Marc Bolland as Head of European Portfolio Operations of its private equity businesses. Mr Bolland was formerly Chief Executive of Marks and Spencer plc and previously Chief Executive of Morrisons plc and Chief Operating Officer of Heineken plc. He will start on 19 September 2016. Joseph Baratta, global Head of Private Equity at Blackstone, said:
Asset International Completes Acquisition of Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions
- 9 years 8 months ago
- M&A Deals
Asset International, the premier source for authentic business intelligence and actionable insight for the asset management community, today announces that it has closed its acquisition of Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions. Market Metrics and Matrix Solutions are leading data and research firms for advisor-sold investments and insurance worldwide, with a heritage of providing strategic consulting and mission-critical data sets for mutual funds...
Colt PrizmNet Available for Financial Companies via Equinx' IBX
- 9 years 8 months ago
- Data, Data Hubs, Infrastructure
Colt PrizmNet, the financial extranet developed by Colt, has continued to grow its footprint in Asia by connecting to Equinix’s International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centres in Hong Kong (HK1) and Singapore (SG1).
Syneto Strengthens its Team with Key Appointments
- 9 years 8 months ago
- People Moves
Syneto announced the appointments of Vadim Comanescu as CEO and Rick Dudson as VP of sales EMEA. Both appointments are effective immediately and will support Syneto’s ambitions to extend its presence across Europe, to continue to drive double-digit growth and to further expand its channel partner ecosystem.
