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Quantum cryptography: how the finance industry can fortify its security by preparing to embrace this impending technological evolution

Quantum cryptography: how the finance industry can fortify its security by preparing to embrace this impending technological evolution

by Neil Bramley, B2B client solutions business unit director at Toshiba Northern Europe With an increasingly connected world spurring ..

TECHNOLOGY

RICH, Wanda · Nov 22, 2017 · 4 min read

Denbighshire’s new route to investment gives boost to businesses

Denbighshire’s new route to investment gives boost to businesses

A new initiative is putting business investment at the heart of Denbighshire’s strategy for economic growth. The “Invest in Denbighshi..

BUSINESS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 22, 2017 · 4 min read

Why standard saving is a zero-sum game: investing made simple

Why standard saving is a zero-sum game: investing made simple

Lee Turay, Senior Trader, Learn to Trade The uncertainty over Brexit is already weighing on the UK economy. With inflation at three pe..

INVESTING

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 4 min read

New Direct Investment into Aston EyeTech as part of a £5m syndicated round

New Direct Investment into Aston EyeTech as part of a £5m syndicated round

Mercia Technologies PLC, the national investment group focused on the funding and scaling of innovative technology businesses with hig..

INVESTING

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 1 min read

Tata Consultancy Services and Generali Switzerland launch new digital insurance platform

Tata Consultancy Services and Generali Switzerland launch new digital insurance platform

Strategic partnership will drive Generali’s digital transformation journey in Switzerland with TCS delivering expanded digital custom..

INSURANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Software AG Introduces Apama EagleEye: An Updated, AI-Enabled Market Surveillance Solution

Software AG Introduces Apama EagleEye: An Updated, AI-Enabled Market Surveillance Solution

Combines a holistic view of communication and trade surveillance with AI advanced analytics in a single, customisable system Enables o..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 1 min read

Synechron wins Global ACORD Insurance Innovation Award for Second Consecutive AI-Powered InsurTech Accelerator Recognized for Innovation in Risk Visualization

Synechron wins Global ACORD Insurance Innovation Award for Second Consecutive AI-Powered InsurTech Accelerator Recognized for Innovation in Risk Visualization

Synechron, Inc, the global financial services consulting and technology services provider, has won the global ACORD Insurance Innovati..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Intrinio Partners with QUODD to Provide Direct Delivery of Nasdaq’s Real-time Data

Intrinio Partners with QUODD to Provide Direct Delivery of Nasdaq’s Real-time Data

·         Real-time data feeds with one of the most rapid implementation process on world market ·         First API to deliver real-t..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 3 min read

Pope Francis says he’s deeply saddened over death of Queen Elizabeth

Pope Francis says he’s deeply saddened over death of Queen Elizabeth

In the first comprehensive survey of transaction banking vendors, highlighting the importance of APIs, independent research firm Aite ..

BANKING

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 1 min read

FIME expands global presence with office opening in Dubai

FIME expands global presence with office opening in Dubai

Consultancy, testing and certification specialist supports growth of smart payment and ticketing in the Middle East & Africa FIME ..

BUSINESS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 1 min read

Most UK SMEs spent 600 hours over the last year preparing for new GDPR legislation

Most UK SMEs spent 600 hours over the last year preparing for new GDPR legislation

Six in 10 SMEs getting ready for 25 May 2018 GDPR deadline, but 2.1m still not preparing datacompliancedoctors.co.uk With six months t..

BUSINESS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Norwich Living Offers Strong Prospects For Professionals

Norwich Living Offers Strong Prospects For Professionals

With Norwich’s economy growing faster than London, Manchester and Bristol in the second quarter of 2017, according to the UK Powerhous..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 3 min read

Settle Into A New Home Before Christmas At East City Point

Settle Into A New Home Before Christmas At East City Point

London comes to life during the festive period, with world-renowned shopping, Christmas markets, and beautiful lights adorning the vib..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Make The Most Of Market Town Living At Little Logmore

Make The Most Of Market Town Living At Little Logmore

Idyllic market towns continue to be popular with homebuyers and are amongst some of the most sought-after locations in the UK.  New re..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Find Your Work-Life Balance At Great Kneighton

Find Your Work-Life Balance At Great Kneighton

Cambridge has recently been revealed as the best city to find a job[1], with fewer jobseekers per vacancy than any other town in the U..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING THE HOUSING MARKET

HOW MILLENNIALS ARE CHANGING THE HOUSING MARKET

House prices are constantly on the rise, with the average UK home now totalling £317,218.Property costs are even higher in London, at ..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 3 min read

China’s Tencent raises stake in ‘Assassin’s Creed’ maker Ubisoft

China’s Tencent raises stake in ‘Assassin’s Creed’ maker Ubisoft

Research is highlighting a worrying trend of accountancy firms not understanding the challenges and urgency of GDPR compliance. Despit..

FINANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 2 min read

2018 – Weaponising VAT

2018 – Weaponising VAT

Richard Asquith, VP of Global Indirect Tax at Avalara discusses his predictions for tax trends in 2018 Brexit. VAT fraud. Austerity st..

FINANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 21, 2017 · 3 min read

5 Reasons Why Modernising Is The Most Important Ongoing Process For Any Business

5 Reasons Why Modernising Is The Most Important Ongoing Process For Any Business

Whether you like it or not, digital has changed the business world. Today, companies are faced with a stark reality, either move with ..

BUSINESS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 8 min read

Half of businesses admit to paying suppliers late

Half of businesses admit to paying suppliers late

Research reveals internal processes and a lack of automation are top causes of late payments to suppliers, above cash flow constraints..

BUSINESS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 3 min read

Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs): an essential tool for regulators and an opportunity for firms

Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs): an essential tool for regulators and an opportunity for firms

Matt Smith is CEO of SteelEye, the compliance tech and data analytics firm  Matt Smith, CEO of SteelEye Over the past mont..

FINANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 8 min read

Four data challenges to overcome before you’re MiFID II compliant

Four data challenges to overcome before you’re MiFID II compliant

By Daniel Roberts, principal sales engineer, MarkLogic Right now, financial market institutions are gearing up to meet the Markets in ..

FINANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 7 min read

The Benefits of GDPR Beyond Compliance

The Benefits of GDPR Beyond Compliance

Regulation is nothing new to the financial services industry, but GDPR is a different animal altogether. It codifies into law an extra..

FINANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 4 min read

The driving forces behind PE’s hunger for mid-market tech

The driving forces behind PE’s hunger for mid-market tech

Nick Jones is a Partner & Head of Technology at Cavendish Corporate Finance LLP  Nick Jones, Cavendish Corporate Finan..

INVESTING

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 7 min read

New Research: Content Marketing Underpins Integrated PR and Communications Strategies of Top 200 Asset Managers

New Research: Content Marketing Underpins Integrated PR and Communications Strategies of Top 200 Asset Managers

BackBay Communications’ study finds 88% of the world’s 200 largest asset managers utilize content marketing as part of an integrated P..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 2 min read

ThinCats appoints hugely experienced East Midlands funding expert

ThinCats appoints hugely experienced East Midlands funding expert

ThinCats, the alternative funding specialist, has announced a senior hire to cover the East Midlands region. Mark Tunley, ..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 1 min read

MyFirmsApp is Selected for Great British ScaleupProgramme

MyFirmsApp is Selected for Great British ScaleupProgramme

TechMarketView Identifies MyFirmsApp as one of the UK’s Fastest Growing Tech Companies   MyFirmsApp, operators of the largest Global A..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 18, 2017 · 1 min read

Financial services firms unable to innovate as technologists lack boardroom influence, warn IT leaders in new report

Financial services firms unable to innovate as technologists lack boardroom influence, warn IT leaders in new report

78% of IT leaders believe senior executives do not understand technology and 81% are frustrated by unrealistic C-suite expectations ..

TECHNOLOGY

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 3 min read

Anthony Morrow On The Future Of Robotics

Anthony Morrow On The Future Of Robotics

Anthony Morrow, CEO of evestor.co.uk comments on what the future holds for robotics and robo-advisors: Anthony Morrow In r..

TECHNOLOGY

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 2 min read

Countryside Combine Old And New In Colchester

Countryside Combine Old And New In Colchester

The oldest town in England, Colchester is a popular destination for homebuyers thanks to its wealth of history and outstanding potenti..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 2 min read

See In The New Year With A New Home At Jubilee Place

See In The New Year With A New Home At Jubilee Place

With the New Year fast approaching, house-hunters still have the opportunity to purchase their dream home at Jubilee Place, W10, in 20..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 2 min read

EU, U.S. step up Russian aluminium, nickel imports since Ukraine war

EU, U.S. step up Russian aluminium, nickel imports since Ukraine war

The IPA has appointed former Investment Banker and respected adviser David Clasen as its new Finance Director.  He will formally join ..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 1 min read

Mo Rahman named as 2017 Cyber Security Challenge UK champion

Mo Rahman named as 2017 Cyber Security Challenge UK champion

Team Daman triumphs after 3-day long investigation into a cyber-attack on a multinational shipping company. Mo Rahman, a 22-year-old..

NEWS

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 3 min read

Millgate Builds ‘Ideal Homes’ In Rural Lingfield

Millgate Builds ‘Ideal Homes’ In Rural Lingfield

New research by GoCompare Mortgages has provided a fascinating look at the UK’s ideal home[1]. The dream home should primarily provide..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 2 min read

Why developers need to be at the forefront of the technological adoption lifecycle

Why developers need to be at the forefront of the technological adoption lifecycle

James Fenner, Founder and MD, of Silk Road works alongside house builders and developers in the quest to better design homes with the ..

LIFESTYLE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 5 min read

Investment Opportunities in the Hotel Industry – Krupesh Patel

Investment Opportunities in the Hotel Industry – Krupesh Patel

Europe has been at the helm of hotel investment over the last few years, with some of the biggest financial transactions being complet..

INVESTING

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 4 min read

Survey shows 10% of small business owners get less than 4 hours sleep every night, worrying about business risks

Survey shows 10% of small business owners get less than 4 hours sleep every night, worrying about business risks

Bespoke Risk Solutions launches new insurance product to mitigate risk to SMEs Bespoke Risk Solutions (‘BRS’) today announced the laun..

INSURANCE

RICH, Wanda · Nov 17, 2017 · 2 min read