04/23/2012
TPG drops out of race for GlobeOp
The announcement leaves SS&C Technologies Holdings, a software development company, as the lead bidder.
FinTech
04/20/2012
Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft implements Avaloq Banking System
“With Frankfurter Bankgesellschaft, another important player from the Swiss private banking community is now working with the Avaloq Banking System”, notes Francisco Fernandez, CEO of the Avaloq group.
04/20/2012
UBS Uses IPad to Let Clients Design Trading Algorithms
UBS has announced the launch of a new algorithmic trading tool called "UBS QUOD Studio."
04/20/2012
Companies leaving the security of their data on cloud to chance, shows research by PwC
Companies leaving the security of their data on cloud to chance, shows research by PwC/Infosecurity Europe
04/20/2012
SAP to Work Closely With Citi and The Royal Bank of Scotland to Co-Innovate a Cloud-Based Services Platform
SAP has announced that it will work closely with Citi and The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to co-innovate a cloud-based services platform.
04/18/2012
Sunnier outlook for IT specialists in the investment banking sector - Nicoll Curtin
According to Cian Loughnane, associate director, Nicoll Curtin Senior Appointments, there is a shortage of candidates for IT roles within the banking and investment sector who have the required level of project management experience and business analysis
04/18/2012
Skandia UK launches risk discussion app
Skandia UK has launched a financial adviser’s risk discussion app for iPhone and Android phones.
04/05/2012
Advent introduces Syncova Essentials
Margin and Finance Management Solution as a Service Enables Powerful Analysis, Monitoring and Management Reporting at Lower Total Cost of Ownership
04/05/2012
Profidata strengthens position in Luxembourg with e-AMIS
Andreas Capital has implemented the e-AMIS wealth management system from the Profidata Group.
04/04/2012
Independent Research Firm Names SunGard’s WealthStation Best-in-Class for Financial Planning Software
WealthStation received a best-in-class designation for Client Engagement Tools, Advisor Experience, Advisory Tools, and Enterprise Support.
04/03/2012
Vista only bidder for Misys after CVC drops out
The shares slid 9 to 349p on Monday, with few analysts expecting a counter offer to Vista's agreed 350p-a-share deal. The £1.27bn offer from the US private equity firm will now be put to a shareholder vote on April 24.
04/02/2012
BSB's revenues increase despite market challenges
Despite the ongoing challenges of the global economy, BSB continued to invest in the foundations to support continued growth in 2012, as well as maintaining its target of ranking in Europe’s top 5 financial software providers.
04/02/2012
SunGard Enhances Protegent’s Insider Trading and Conflict Detection Capabilities
Customers around the world can now choose from 11 different language interfaces, including English, Dutch, French, French Canadian, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, Korean and Japanese.
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.
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.