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Are banks ready for the era of open banking?

International Finance DeskSeptember 16, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 16, 2016

The Open Banking Standard Group seems to be making headway in bringing more transparency and openness to the sector Winston Bond September 16, 2016: It has long been held that the workings of the financial sector are so opaque that the average person is more likely to get a divorce than to switch banking providers....

Tramonex selects Saxo Payments for cross border transfers

International Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 15, 2016

Low fees, quick transfer times and leading FX rates benefit customers of international cash management solutions provider September 15, 2016: Tramonex, the international financial services provider, has partnered with global transactions services provider, Saxo Payments, for segregated client accounts in 25 currencies, and FX liquidity. As part of Tramonex’s vision to shift away from classical...

ABN AMRO engages with Verint Solutions

International Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 14, 2016

Leverages solutions from Verint to improve response time and provide higher quality service September 14, 2016: Verint Systems announced that one of the Netherlands’ leading financial services organisations, ABN AMRO, is using its Verint Workforce Management software to enhance customer engagement processes. Leveraging the Verint solution, ABN AMRO has met an ambitious target of providing...

Digital banking: Fidor and GFT form partnership

International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 13, 2016

Both have already developed O2 Banking solution, Germany’s first mobile-only bank September 13, 2016: Fidor AG and GFT Technologies SE have reinforced their cooperation and signed a strategic partnership agreement to focus on developing mobile financial and banking apps, as well as the related sales and marketing. It’s an initial step to shape the next...

LANDBANK starts a revolution with digital banking

International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

Its Mobile Loan Saver program has become the most awarded digital banking innovation globally September 08, 2016: With the Philippines often dubbed as the ‘SMS capital of the world’ for its substantial mobile phone penetration, the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) saw an opportunity to reach out to customers with their loan products via...

Lessons for the first-time adopters of IFRS

International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

Saket Modi There is evidence to suggest that the move has resulted in more comparable and more transparent financial statements June 1, 2016: The year 2015 was a historical one for the world of finance and capital markets. It marked the 10th anniversary of mandatory adoption of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) by listed...

KBL epb 2015 net profit rises 22%

International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 8, 2016

Full year net profit reaches €81 million; revenues rise to €548 million May 10, 2016: KBL European Private Bankers (KBL epb), headquartered in Luxembourg and operating in 50 cities in Europe, announced its positive financial results for the 12-month period ending December 31, 2015. KBL epb reported a group net profit of €81 million for...

Atom bank on a hiring spree

International Finance DeskSeptember 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 7, 2016

Will take help from recruitment specialist GEM Partnership September 07, 2016: Durham-based Atom Bank, a mobile-only bank, which launched in April this year, is on a recruitment drive to find key people. Atom, brainchild of Metro Bank founder Anthony Thomson and Mark Mullen, will deliver services using pioneering technology as part of their app. As...

Swiss pvt banks need to intensify their industrialisation efforts

International Finance DeskSeptember 7, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 7, 2016

Ten steps have been recommended to become state-of-the-art bank September 07, 2016: The most recent SFI White Paper reveals that Swiss private banks are being forced to revise their value chains further using industrialisation strategies in order to be able to fulfill the present and future requirements of state-of-the-art banking. According to a survey of...

Laos and World Bank to end poverty and build shared prosperity

International Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2016

by International Finance DeskSeptember 6, 2016

Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. July 15, 2013: The World Bank Group and the Lao PDR have forged a constructive partnership for development lasting more than five decades, during which time, the Lao PDR has made significant strides in relation to poverty reduction. It has reduced the poverty headcount from almost half...