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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.

CSC names Misys CEO for top job

He was at the helm of Misys for 5 years after having worked at IBM for more than 25 years.

Banking software group in talks with rival

But analysts Friday were skeptical about the prospect of a tie-up with Temenos, suggesting a deal could be a quick fix to tackle weak demand rather than making long-term strategic sense.

SEI Selected by Asset Value Investors to Provide Fund Outsourcing Services

Firm Leverages SEI's Expertise to Assist in Expanding Its European Reach

BBVA revamps shareholder and investor site

The website is available in Spanish and English and can be accessed from any computer, mobile device or tablet.

Stem the customer churn before it gathers momentum

Professor Hugh Wilson, of Cranfield School of Management, and SAS study into marketing by banks and building societies shows customers are widely reached but often ineffectively

Pershing deploys Financial Simplicity portfolio management tech

Financial Simplicity, a specialist provider of scalable mass tailored portfolio management technology for wealth management platforms has announced that Pershing Limited (UK) has licensed and implemented its Enterprise Edition technology as part of Pershi

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