Manchester’s Thinksmart sells fintech in $12.8 mn deal
The AIM-listed financial technology firm sells its recently launched business to fast-growing Australian company...
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Europe preparing tough legislation on major social media platforms
New laws will punish social media companies if they don’t remove terrorism-related content within an hour of it being flagged...
Metro Bank launches internet banking platform
Will support fast-growing customer base and enhance users’ online experience November 22, 2016: As part of their commitment to provide consumers with innovative offerings and customer-centric banking experiences, Metro Bank launched a commercial internet banking platform marking yet another disruptive step for the challenger bank. Since its launch in 2010, Metro Bank has demonstrated an...
Vantiv to offer Verifone Carbon with commerce platform
Will offer smarter, more secure technology to small- to medium-sized businesses for payments, create loyalty and grow business October 24, 2016: In an era where connected commerce technologies are transforming consumer behavior, research shows that the next several years will see small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) increasing adoption of new commerce software and technologies. To...
Shanghai Futures Exchange launches market surveillance platform
It is powered by SMARTS, which is Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution October 19, 2016: Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) has officially announced that Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), one of the world’s largest futures markets, has launched a new market surveillance platform powered by SMARTS, Nasdaq’s flagship surveillance solution. “We are truly honoured to be working with Shanghai...
Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn
IFM Correspondent But even after the deal is sealed, LinkedIn will continue to function independently June 14, 2016: Microsoft on Monday announced a $26.2 billion deal to acquire professional networking platform LinkedIn for $196 per share. The market gave a mixed reaction to the announcement. While shares of LinkedIn surged 47 percent to near $193,...
RCAP to take institutional-quality investments to crowdfunding market
To do this, the NYSE listed company announced the launch of an investment platform September 8, 2014: RCS Capital Corporation (NYSE: RCAP) on Monday announced the launch of “We Are Crowdfunding,” a Crowdfunding 2.0 investment platform designed to provide investors direct access to high calibre, institutional quality public and private investment offerings. We Are Crowdfunding...