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Green FinTech Challenge and Digital Sandbox: which service to apply for

The Digital Sandbox is for firms at the early proof of concept stage, and the Green FinTech Challenge is for firms preparing to take their services to market.

EBRD launches SME online platform with legal and business guidance

The platform also provides businesses with legal guidance in corporate, employment and insolvency law, areas in which small business have strong demand for know-how and information.

Contemi Solutions Amongst World's 100 Most Innovative AI Fintech Companies

FinTech Global- the world's leading provider of FinTech information services, has selected Contemi as a leading provider of technology solutions

SS&C Intralinks Predicts Record for Global Mergers & Acquisition Transactions in Q4 2021

The SS&C Intralinks Deal Flow Predictor forecasts the number of future M&A announcements by tracking early-stage M&A activity

Dianomi and The Dubs’ research reveals crypto and ETFs are top asset classes investors are searching for

10.3 million global Google searches by consumers into nine asset classes and products and then compares this against the content of 709 articles produced by global asset managers.

After a Slow Start, American-Style Open Banking is Set to Catch and Eclipse European Rivals

“The U.S. should really focus on the consumer case, and on the compelling benefit the consumer is going to get,” he said, predicting that this type of approach would spur more innovation in the financial services sector here in the States, in

New competitive functionality in the Centevo Suite

Buy side FIX connectivity, real-time connection with Bloomberg & New front-end solution

FinTrU opens new Dublin office to place foothold 'in the EU jurisdiction'

“Our new site will allow us to hire new talent in a different environment, as well as strengthen our proximity to current and prospective investment bank clients in the Irish market," he said.

Metyis acquires strategy consulting practice

“We are excited to have completed the acquisition of Boydak Strategy Consulting that will allow clients and partners to gain access to an entrepreneurial Swiss team with a wealth of localised knowledge.”

Broadridge Expands Global Proxy Sub-Custody Market Services

Expands Direct Market Solutions to cover 50% of global meetings - complementing its 100+ market coverage model, improves market voting deadlines and lowers overall costs to custodians

Cartes Bancaires approves Fime to test the personalisation of payment cards

The tool can now be used to test the personalization of payment cards in line with CB’s new CPACE (CPA Contactless Extensions) card personalization specification.

400 New Jobs for Kilkenny as State Street selects Ireland for its New Global Cybersecurity and Technology Unit

Availability of ‘tech talent’ and proximity to third level institutions a key consideration

Europe is Ripe for Instant Payments Where 73% of All Transactions are Still Done in Cash

That’s in part because other payments schemes work very well for consumers and merchants, including direct debit which EPC also manages, and cards which currently account for 41% of transactions across the EU.

SRD II: Preparing for the Road Ahead

Demi Derem assesses the industry’s challenges on the journey to SRD II compliance and how intermediaries can avoid being left behind.

WealthKernel launched their new digital SIPP over API

With most SIPPs on the market still relying on paper-based transactions, WealthKernel’s digital SIPP now provides an innovative, digital-first alternative to those wanting to be more proactive with their pension savings.

TrueLayer opens new European HQ in Dublin

The company currently claims to offer more than 90% coverage of all major European markets

5 Open Banking companies revolutionizing the European banking industry

Open banking allows consumers, financial institutions, and third-party service providers to use the network of accounts and data across institutions.

Chrysalis splashes £90m on two new technology buys

The capital will support the company’s international expansion, with several acquisition targets already identified.

Complying With CASS rules in the Insurance Industry

This is a key regulatory requirement for in-scope CASS 5 firms and those firms must be able to show evidence of compliance with the FCA CASS rules.

F10 launches new fintech accelerator in Madrid

The program starts on September 6 and concludes in November 2021.