SWIFT enables customer connectivity using the cloud
by Ben Poole
Microsoft becomes first provider to build public cloud connectivity with the industry co-operative.
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Intesa Sanpaolo selects Pelican for AI-based sanctions self-learning
by Ben Poole
The Sanctions Self-Learning solution uses AI to classify and explain false positives.
Societe Generale chooses FIS for corporate instant payments in Europe
by Ben Poole
The solution will offer a real-time payments option for the bank's corporate clients in nine European countries.
Agreement between BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank on prime finance and electronic equities
by Ben Poole
The move firms up an existing preliminary agreement regarding continuity for clients while the services migrate to BNPP.
SWIFT launches global instant payments service
by Ben Poole
New service links gpi, banks and domestic real-time payments systems and follows a successful trial with Europe’s TIPS.
Accuity data reveals increased complexity of sanctions compliance and implications for global trade
by Ben Poole
Sanctioned entities have increased 37% over the past five years.
Splitit launches B2B credit card instalment payment solution
by Ben Poole
The solution is designed to break through credit and collection barriers between suppliers and buyers.
Gresham and ANZ partner on cash management solution
by Ben Poole
The global project includes Gresham staff in Asia Pacific and its Innovation Lab in the UK.
Day 1 - SIBOS 2019 blows bankers minds
by Jack Large
Brian Cox with his talk on cosmology and fintechs with their attitudes and speed of innovation
EBA report stresses collaboration essential as ecosystems adapt to instant payments
by Ben Poole
Corporate bank relationships will be critical as instant payments increase in usage in the B2B space, the report finds.
Bank of America joins the Marco Polo Network
by Ben Poole
The move should further increase the reach of the distributed trade finance platform.
SWIFT publishes paper on the European payments landscape
by Ben Poole
As financial institutions prepare for new European payments architecture, the paper highlights the milestones for action.
AFP survey finds cheque use for B2B payments drops to a new low
by Ben Poole
The research also finds 72% of finance professionals think that APIs will have the greatest impact of all emerging technologies.
Global warming: companies that do not listen will be left behind
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank research shows that climate change is now “Past the tipping point with customers and stockmarkets”
J.P. Morgan and Societe Generale invest in Wematch
by Ben Poole
The fintech plans to transform traditionally voice-traded financial markets.
Trade flows in US fixed income are driven by analytics, algos and AI
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates names 2019 leaders in US fixed income.
Nets and KPMG partner to launch AI-powered payment fraud prevention solution
by Ben Poole
Nets Fraud Ensemble uses machine learning to reduce fraudulent transactions by up to 40%.
Elavon selects Featurespace to launch fraud prevention capabilities and support PSD2 adoption
by Ben Poole
The fraud network is designed to help merchants to detect fraud and simplify the online checkout experience.
Speeding up and reducing cost of executing cross-border payments
by Jack Large
Deutsche Bank joins Interbank Information Network to minimize friction in the ancillary payments processes
Travelex launches API-enabled B2B platform
by Ben Poole
Travelex Business includes cash management, cross-border payment and retail currency conversion features.
Wells Fargo to pilot internal settlement service using distributed ledger technology
by Ben Poole
Wells Fargo Digital Cash is designed to drive operational efficiencies such as longer operating windows and real-time processing.
EBA Clearing begins development of pan-European request to pay infrastructure solution
by Ben Poole
The delivery of the solution is supported and funded by 26 financial institutions from 11 countries for a go-live in 2020.
PIMFA raises concerns about complex MiFID II costs and charges
by Ben Poole
The response to ESMA's call for evidence requests no more rules on the timing, format and presentation of disclosures.
DBS launches multi-tier financing facility on blockchain for Chinese SMEs
by Ben Poole
The facility will allow the bank to provide digital trade financing to more than 1,000 suppliers within 24 hours.