Bank of China (Hong Kong), NAB and China Guangfa Bank Choose Bolero
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) has used Bolero’s ePresentation solution for its first-ever electronic back-to-back documentary credit, hugely reducing the time required to facilitate a large iron ore shipment from Australia to China. The transaction was arranged jointly with NAB (National Australia Bank) and China Guangfa Bank.
Ripple Unveils XRP Futures Trading on Crypto Facilities
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Trading Systems
In February, Ripple formalized its partnership with Crypto Facilities, a London-based financial services firm that provides FCA-regulated risk management and trading solutions for digital assets.
LzLabs to Acquire Intellectual Property and Technology Assets from Eranea
- 9 years 10 months ago
- M&A Deals
LzLabs announced today that it will acquire the key intellectual property and technology assets from Eranea that enable the conversion of COBOL to Java. The technology has been acquired to enable a modernisation path based upon the potential of LzLabs’ Software Defined Mainframe®including mixed mode addressing capabilities.
LMAX Exchange Selects Metamako for Matching Engine Monitoring
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Metamako, the leading specialist in deterministic network devices for the world’s financial institutions, has been chosen by LMAX Exchange as an integral component of
Cognizant Helps Standard Life Implement Cloud-Based Next-Generation IT Infrastructure
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Cloud, IT Innovations
Cognizant announced that it has helped Standard Life, with its 4.5 million customers, implement next-generation IT infrastructure to support business expansion in its Investments and Pensions, and Savings businesses.
Thomson Reuters and AIM Software Strengthen Collaboration to Streamline Client Experience
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Management, Data Management
Thomson Reuters and AIM Software announced today the release of an upgraded and fully standardized adapter that allows buy-side firms to connect DataScope Select pricing and reference data with AIM Software’s enterprise data management (EDM) platform, GAIN. The innovative solution allows investment managers, asset managers and asset servicing firms who use GAIN software to integrate Thomson Reuters pricing (including evaluated fixed income),...
The B2 Group Unveils Enhanced Secure Cloud-Based Services
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Cloud, Infrastructure
The B2 Group, provider of based payments, investment funds and FX automation software and consultancy solutions for transaction banks, insurers, third-party administrators, fund companies and corporates across the globe, announced today that it is partnering with EBRC to host its award winning Multi-Bank Integrator™ platform.
Salaries for Professional Roles Have Risen by 3.68% in the Past Three Years
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Infrastructure
Average starting salaries for professional roles have grown by a composite rate of 3.68% in the past three years, according to the Robert Half 2017 Salary Guide. Salaries for professional roles in finance and accounting, financial services, technology and administration are predicted to grow by a further 2.1% in 2017.
Norway Taps Gemalto’s Fully Integrated Solution for eID and ePassport
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Security, Infrastructure
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been chosen by the National Police Directorate of Norway (POD) to supply Sealys eID cards, residence permit cards and third generation Sealys ePassports.
Avelacom Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Dubai Gold & Commodity Exchange
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Trading Systems
The partnership expands options for financial services industry to speed up their trading and identify new arbitrage trading opportunities across key financial and commodity derivatives markets. Avelacom will provide DGCX members with added connectivity choices and infrastructure solutions. The architecture of Avelecom will, include additional bandwidth with exceptionally low latency, high frequency trading hosting services and co-location in...
Earthport Partners with DBS Bank
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Earthport, the leading payment network for cross-border transactions, is pleased to announce that it has partnered with DBS, a leading Asian bank, to provide cross-border payment capabilities across select markets. Serving more than six million customers, DBS is a major Singaporean financial services group that has a strong presence in South East Asia, Greater China and South Asia, making it well positioned to capture opportunities across the...
Elixium the New All-to-all Electronic Collateral and Secured Deposit Marketplace Goes Live
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Trading Systems
Elixium, a regulated Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for collateral and secured deposits, announces the execution of its first collateral financing transaction between buy-side collateral and liquidity providers. Citibank, as cash management agent, executed on behalf of CME Clearing Europe, while Insight Investment executed on behalf of a UK Pension Fund. The trade took place on Thursday 6 October.
Apex Clearing Unveils Prime Brokerage Platform
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Trading Systems
Apex Clearing Corporation, an independent, full-service clearing firm that has become the custodian of choice for digital advisors, announced today that it has launched its Apex Prime brokerage offering for hedge funds with up to $200 million in assets under
Atos Secures Contract with Aegon to Deliver its Protection Business Processes
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Security
Industry leading digital services company, Atos UK&I, today announced it has secured a thirteen year contract with life and pensions provider Aegon to deliver its protection business processes. The company also unveiled plans to significantly grow its Business Process Services (BPS) financial services sector business line in the UK&I.
Apriva Completes EMV Certification of Ingenico Group Terminals to TSYS
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments
Apriva, the leading provider of secure end-to-end wireless transaction processing solutions, today announced it has completed EMV certification with TSYS® Acquiring Solutions for Ingenico Group’s Telium2 smart terminals connecting through the Apriva Gateway.
