Intel and Samsung Form National IoT Strategy Dialogue
- 9 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations
Intel and Samsung today announced the formation of the National IoT Strategy Dialogue, an initiative to convene like-minded industry partners and organizations to collaboratively develop strategic recommendations for U.S. policy makers on the Internet of Things (IoT). The initiative, to be managed by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), will convene ITI’s member companies as well as other industry stakeholders.
SIA Reveals “Person to Business” Service
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Alternative Finance
Following on from “Person to Person” (P2P) payments, Jiffy - the service developed by SIA to send and receive cash in real time from a smartphone – comes to stores. The pilot phase of the “Person to Business” (P2B) project has in fact begun in the cities of Milan and Bergamo, allowing customers to pay via app at participating retail outlets authorized by UBI Banca. Other major Italian banks have expressed interest in offering the service by next...
First Bancorp Signs Merger Agreement to Acquire Carolina Bank Holdings
- 9 years 10 months ago
- M&A Deals
First Bancorp (Nasdaq: FBNC) the parent company of First Bank, announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement under which First Bancorp will acquire Carolina Bank Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CLBH) the parent company of Carolina Bank, in a cash and stock transaction with a total current value of approximately $97.3 million, or $19.26 per share.
OT Partners with STET and GIE-CB
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Payments, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, today announced its partnership with STET, the retail payment operator for French and European markets, and Cartes Bancaires CB Group (GIE-CB), the regulatory body for the payment card system to roll out mobile payment services in France.
Wirecard and Verifone Cooperate to Expand Complementary Payment Services and Solutions in Indonesia
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
Wirecard and Verifone Partner to Bring Complementary Payment Services and Solutions to Fast-Growing Indonesian Market Agreement combines Wirecard software on Verifone devices PT Prima Vista Solusi, Wirecard subsidiary, to collaborate with Verifone in Indonesia
ASX Chooses Digital Asset to Expand Distributed Ledger Technology in Australia
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Blockchain
ASX Limited (ASX) today announced that it has selected US-based firm Digital Asset Holdings, LLC (Digital Asset) to develop solutions for the Australian market utilising Distributed Ledger Technology.
Former eBay Veteran Joins Capital One UK
- 9 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
A SILICON Valley veteran has made the move from eBay to Capital One UK. Aline Baeck has joined the company in the newly-created position of head of design, following roles at Intuit, Causata, and most recently, eBay. Aline said: “The biggest draw to work for an organisation like this is their clear vision for change and to be a disruptive force in the financial industry. What’s become apparent very quickly is Capital One is operating at the...
SimCorp Dimension Selected by Exane
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Derivatives and OTC Derivatives
SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services for
Intuit QuickBooks: Most of Self-Employed Workers Will Vote to Remain in EU
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Risk Management
Research released by Intuit QuickBooks, the world’s number one online accounting software, reveals that a majority of self-employed workers will vote in the European referendum this Thursday based on personal choice, rather than what may or may not be best for their businesses.
SDK.finance Presented Loyalty Program Solution at BNP Paribas International Hackaton
- 9 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
On June 17-19, SDK.finance team was presenting loyalty program solution at BNP Paribas International Hackaton weekend in Warsaw. Mixing the bold innovation of today’s tech startups with the insights and resources of a forward-thinking banking group, amazing things happen. BNP Paribas is committed to working side by side with today’s savviest tech entrepreneurs to unlock creativity and apply breakthrough solutions to real-life situations in order...
Intelenet® Unveils Innovative Work Flow Management Tool- iSafe™
- 9 years 10 months ago
- IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Intelenet® Global Services, a leading business process service provider today announced the launch of its unique workflow tool developed in-house - iSafe™ (Intelenet®’s Systematic & Automated Fulfillment Enabler). Aimed specifically at the travel & hospitality industry, iSafe™ was created to address the issues faced by Intelenet®’s clients.
CustomerXPs' Clari5 lauded Best Fraud Detection Product by Operational Risk Magazine at the 2016 OpRisk Awards
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Risk Management
CustomerXPs' Clari5 Enterprise Fraud Management product has been named winner of the prestigious 'Best Fraud Detection Product Award’ in the annual Operational Risk Awards held by Operational Risk magazine and Risk.net. Winners were selected by OpRisk’s editorial staff following a series of in-depth discussions with industry participants.
TSYS and Equinox Unveil Semi-Integrated Payments Solution to Help VARs
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Infrastructure
TSYS and Equinox Payments, a leading provider of payment terminals, applications and support services, today announced the availability of a semi-integrated payments solution to help Value-Added Resellers (VARs) quickly and easily develop and release EMV-certified technology to their customers. Running on the Equinox Apollo terminal, the Voyager application is an EMV-certified solution with features specifically designed for lodging, as well as...
Former Huntington National Bank Executive Joins Accurate Group
- 9 years 10 months ago
- People Moves
Accurate Group, a leading provider of real estate appraisal, title and compliance services, today announced that it has hired former Huntington National Bank executive, Mike Kirk. Mike joined Accurate Group effective June 13, 2016 as Senior Vice President of Strategic Valuation Initiatives and will report directly to CEO and President, Paul Doman.
Western Union Continues its Global Expansion in Mexico
- 9 years 10 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments
The Western Union Company, a leader in global payments, has grown its reach in Mexico with the ability to send money from the United States directly into nearly all bank accounts in Mexico1, amplifying funds-out options in the fourth largest remittance market in the world. Customers in the United States can now send money via the Western Union® mobile app, westernunion.com and retail Agent location channels, directly into millions of bank...
