03/30/2012
Europe aims to open cybercrime hub in January
As a clearinghouse, it will compile data from a range of bodies to support investigations throughout the region, as well as acting as a hub to co-ordinate training and answer inquiries.
FinTech
03/29/2012
Are Private Banks Social Media Shy?
A survey conducted by assentium.com, an independent financial information portal for investors reveals that the attitude for most private banks to be on social media is rather reluctant.
03/29/2012
Financial Services World Quality Report Reveals Cloud and Outsourcing Are Key - Research
New report from Capgemini, Sogeti and HP highlights Quality Assurance strategies to respond to compliance, growth and cost optimization priorities
03/29/2012
Gap widening between Europe’s retail banking leaders and laggards
Temenos-sponsored White Paper finds that 75 per cent of the fastest growing retail banks have replaced their core systems
03/28/2012
EU near to ban on high tech trading
EU policymakers also want to ban banks from giving outside brokers direct access to markets as part of a sweeping crackdown on computerised high-frequency trading (HFT), a European Parliament report said Tuesday.
03/28/2012
EMEA Investment Managers Experience Improved Connectivity with Advent Software
Advent Software today announced its improved connectivity in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
03/27/2012
Camradata and Merrill Lynch launch ESG analysis service
CAMRADATA Analytical Services and BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research have launched Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Geographic Portfolio Analysis, an insight service for investors to track and understand ESG exposure within their portfolios.
03/26/2012
Microsoft Reinvents its Cloud Strategy
The plan is to allow the customers have a guide on how to migrate into the cloud from Microsoft’s conventional software.
03/26/2012
Temenos T24 rolls out at new location for Marfin Bank
Marfin Popular Bank extends modernisation project to Ukraine
03/21/2012
AmerBrokers Selects SunGard for Direct Market Access
Amerbrokers will use SunGard’s Valdi DMA trading platform and offer its services to international investors through the SunGard Global Network (SGN), helping support its current brokerage activities on the WSE and its expansion following the exchang
03/21/2012
Avaloq appoints new head of innovation development
Among other complex projects, Beck implemented a global risk management and control system, and participated in the design and implementation of a global IT platform for investment banking at UniCredit Bank AG.
03/21/2012
Portfolio & Relationship Management software with no technology headaches
Why can't they have the tools they need to more efficiently and effectively manage their business without having to manage that software?
03/20/2012
Vista plans Misys revamp after £1.27bn bid
“The world has changed since last year,” Mr Kilroy said. “This is a good deal.”
03/19/2012
Saxo Bank launches wealth management platform
Saxo Bank has announced the UK launch of its new platform for mid-long term self-directed retail investors - Modern Wealth Management (MWM).
03/19/2012
Vista set to propose £1.25bn bid for Misys
Misys also added then that it continues to be in discussions with Vista, CVC Capital Partners Ltd. and ValueAct Capital.
03/15/2012
Austrian bank launches e-AMIS Wealth Management System
The e-AMIS Wealth Management System from Profidata will be the principal platform for asset management at the Austrian banking group.
03/15/2012
City agencies square up for Misys takeover bid
Four City agencies are going head to head in a rare M&A battle over the future of FTSE 250 banking software company Misys, as the UK capital markets show signs of life.
03/15/2012
PwC and Avaloq enter into FATCA compliance collaboration
Collaboration between PwC Switzerland and Avaloq regarding FATCA services for the financial market
03/14/2012
Geneva-based private bank deploys Avaloq platform in Europe
As part of Avaloq's internationalisation strategy, we constantly invest in further enriching the Avaloq Banking System.
03/14/2012
SS&C Technologies Agrees to Buy GlobeOp for 572 Million Pounds
SS&C’s bid “represents a material premium to the TPG offer,” GlobeOp Chairman Ed Nicoll said in the statement. GlobeOp’s “independent directors intend to recommend unanimously that GlobeOp shareholders accept the offer.&