Tuesday, Nov 19, 2024

International Finance

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Fintech

Payment authentication company VST Enterprises expands in US

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adds industry heavyweights to business development team and focuses on strategic partnerships growth in North America October 14, 2016: In a decisive move, UK-based VST Enterprises has announced the addition of two former Elavon Vice Presidents to its business development arm in the US. Joseph Cohane, ex Executive Vice President, and Stephanie Sharp, ex Vice...
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Uncategorized

Defending the UK’s financial trading sector

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The government’s intent ‘is for the UK to remain the top choice for European and global bank headquarters’ Nigel Davies October 17, 2016: Over the past decade, the nature of the threats to society has evolved beyond the physical world in which they traditionally operated. State-sponsored cybercrime and organised criminal hacking has become a threat...
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Fintech

Chinese tourists in UK can use Alipay app

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Alipay ropes in Zapper as mobile partner to enable over 250,000 Chinese visiting the UK to use the app in over 1,000 locations nationwide October 13, 2016: Alipay, the world’s leading mobile payment platform run by Ant Financial Services Group, has partnered with Zapper, the fast growing consumer insights and marketing platform which is enabled...
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Banking

Georgia’s TBC Bank slashes loan decision time

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Using software from analytic software firm FICO October 12, 2016: TBC Bank, a leading universal Georgian bank, has substantially reduced the time needed to make decisions on credit applications, using software from analytic software firm FICO. TBC Bank, which recently installed FICO® Origination Manager 4.5, announced that it has cut credit decisions and disbursement down...
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FinanceIslamic Banking

deVere Mortgages partners with Al Rayan Bank

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
deVere Mortgages partners with Al Rayan Bank ,To offer Sharia compliant home finance to purchase property in the UK October 11, 2016: deVere Mortgages and Al Rayan Bank have entered into a strategic partnership to offer Sharia-compliant mortgage alternatives to the growing number of expats looking to purchase property in the UK. The alliance follows...
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Banking

Euronet Worldwide acquires UK-based ATM operator YourCash

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Adds 5,000 ATMs across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland October 11, 2016: Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT), a leading global electronic payments provider, has completed the acquisition of UK-based ATM operator YourCash Europe Limited. The acquisition includes approximately 5,000 ATMs across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland. With the addition of YourCash, the combined businesses...
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FinanceWealth Management

The transfer of trust

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
Paving the path for generational succession October 7, 2016: With almost two decades of experience and expertise, Kuwait-based KAMCO Investment Company’s Wealth Management Team has developed a comprehensive and consistent understanding of client expectations. The team effectively utilise their resources to deliver superior custom-made products and services that help clients reach their investment goals. By...
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Banking

Mobile authentication: Entersekt is ahead of the game

International Finance Desk
by International Finance Desk
The South African company goes beyond SMS and one-time password options Tom Jackson October 7, 2016: Patience has proven a virtue for Entersekt and its founders, because as the world moves away from SMS and one-time password options, its innovative mobile authentication solutions have taken it into 45 countries worldwide, with offices in Atlanta in...
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