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Rule Financial ramps up global operations to support international growth

Rule Financial has strengthened its presence in New York, made a number of senior hires in London and expanded its presence in Łódź, Poland, illustrating the increased demand for Rule Financial’s onshore and nearshore services.

Smith & Williamson completes a major software system upgrade

The complex 12-month project has delivered improved performance and a number of business benefits through updated hardware, changes to Smith & Williamson’s internal administration system

ABN AMRO cashes in on virtualization

Dirk Sibiet, country technology officer of ABN AMRO Singapore and United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the decision to adopt virtualization sprung out of its need to integrate the two distinct IT environments of ABN AMRO and Fortis Bank Nederland. The two in

Swiss banking software firm still in merger talks with Misys

Temenos said the parties would make a further announcement as and when appropriate. A source close to the deal said this could be just days away.

Asset Control upgrades AC Plus

The upgrades provide Asset Control clients with the most efficient routes to meet greater regulatory demands for transparency.

Google and London Stock Exchange sign market data deal

Google Finance, which is funded by advertising, already provides real-time share data from the New York Stock Exchange, the Nasdaq and exchanges in China and India.

Sparkasse Oberösterreich chooses e-AMIS

After an intensive selection process, the Sparkasse OÖ decided that e-AMIS was the most eligible solution for all their investment process needs, from asset analysis to income reporting.

Investmaster launches major rebrand following recent acquisition

The name change follows the successful acquisition by Dion in November 2011.

Dodd-Frank Act engine solution for OTC Swaps markets

Lombard Risk Management addresses Title VII of Dodd-Frank Act with its Dodd-Frank Act Engine solution.

Banks scrambling to follow Barclays with pay-by-mobile service

The Pingit system allows users of smartphones to make payments using their mobile phone number.

Vista makes rival £1.2bn bid for Misys

Vista Equity Partners has made a rival £1.2bn offer for Misys, the banking software company that had this month agreed a merger deal with Switzerland’s Temenos.

COR&FJA and dwpbank team on FACTA offering

By doing so, they have combined the range of services offered by the dwpbank with its extensive experience in the field of US American tax legislation with the software products of COR&FJA to produce an all-inclusive service spectrum that covers the e

Buyout giant Permira set to join Misys suitors

News that Misys and Temenos are in talks means it is ‘open season’ for other potential suitors, a source close to the situation said.

Asset Manager selects Charles River

"Asset managers are looking to improve investment efficiencies and lower costs with a single enterprise solution," said Tom Driscoll, managing director global, Charles River Development

BPC Banking Technologies appoints Misys executives

This appointment builds on recent successes, including 14 new global clients in 2011, new offices in Panama, South Africa and Kingdom of Bahrain, and marks a significant milestone in BPC's international expansion.

Daimler Financial Services selects SunGard Ambit ALM

Ambit ALM will help Daimler Financial Services establish integrated and standardized methodologies for ALM and liquidity risk management across its global operations and comply with global regulations such as Basel III.

Buyers circle Misys as deadline looms

No offers are on the table yet, but potential acquirers have until 6 March to declare interest in the British financial software maker.

Voyant and Seven IM integrate

The newly integrated service will allow 7IM users to create and update financial plans in Voyant Adviser without the need to re-enter client information.

FRSGlobal Unit names new MD

Former CEO of FRSGlobal, Steve Husk has been named executive vice president and strategic advisor for the Wolters Kluwer Financial & Compliance Services division where he will focus on high priority, global growth opportunities for FRSGlobal and Wolte

A&O and Herbies lead on major software merger

Allen & Overy (A&O), Herbert Smith and Swiss firm Homburger have won lead roles on the proposed £2bn merger of Misys and Temenos, two major European banking software companies.

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