‘Why preparation for new SWIFT cyber security standards needs to start now’
By Mike Fenton, CEO Redscan Cyber Security Ltd The impending publication of new security controls by The Society for Worldwide Interba..
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THE FUTURE OF PAYMENTS and COLLECTIONS
Themes and Issues Covered at TALKINGTECH’s ‘The Future of Digital Payments and Collection’s Event #futureofpayments16 Last month, much..
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More than one in ten Brits are embarrassed to talk to anyone about their money issues
A tenth of Brits don’t know how to tackle difficult conversations about their money issues 17% would never discuss gambling debt with..
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Rambus Bell ID Simplifies Tokenization Management for Banks
Single platform allows banks to integrate with multiple payment schemes quickly and easily, while enabling schemes to on-board banks r..
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Reckon Software goes from strength to strength with appointment of new Partner Development Manager
Reckon Software, the rapidly growing UK arm of the Reckon Group, announces the appointment of Leigh Lawson, who joins the company as P..
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The £14.1m price tag of the one-day passport service for UK travellers
Out of date passports are costing UK travellers an additional £14.1m per year through use of the Premium one-day passport service, new..
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UK developers embrace new Brexit era sales & marketing strategy by attending Investorist Live event in tech-hub Shenzhen
“Only the most forward-thinking and nimble developers are changing and evolving their strategy in light of Brexit to become more..
FINANCE
Being aware of the insurance blind spot when it comes to driverless cars
By Paul Davies, head of business diversification at Audatex UK A few years ago, the idea of a driverless car was akin to having a robo..
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Aon launches new catastrophe model to manage the risk of Iceland’s most disastrous peril: Earthquake
Collaboration with Iceland Catastrophe Insurance incorporates latest science Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield’s catastrophe model deve..
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Checkprint Retains Investors in People Accreditation Again
Checkprint, part of the TALL Group of Companies, the UK leader in the provision of secure paper and electronic payment solutions, has ..
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STUDENT LOANS HURTING WORKERS’ ABILITY TO SAVE FOR RETIREMENT
Aon research finds workers with student loans have shakier financial health While student loans can be a drain on short-term finances,..
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How to Make Apps Make Money?
By Christopher P. Willis, CMO at Perfecto The time spent using apps has increased by 90 per cent since 2013. In the financial sector, ..
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Almost 1 in 3 never fix their damaged phone screens
New research has found almost a third of (30%) Brits who have cracked their mobile phone screen never bothered fixing it. The study of..
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Determination and Innovation the Key for Fast Growing UC Firm
In just four years, VIA, the brainchild of three long-standing friends, Alex Tebbs, Edward Worthington and Gareth Sobocinski, has grow..
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Castle View Windsor Secures Funding In £50m Resi Scheme Fit For The Queen
Retirement and Care Village Partners has secured funding for Castle View Windsor as the first flagship urban retirement village under ..
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BNY MELLON STRENGTHENS SUPPORT FOR TREASURY SERVICES CLIENTS IN GERMANY WITH APPOINTMENT OF GÜNGÖR TANER
Expansion of Treasury Services team reflects strategic commitment to continued growth through payment and trade finance solutions tail..
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1 in 3 adults don’t believe school education prepared them for adult life
Almost a third of Brits (32%) don’t believe their school education prepared them for adult life Computer Science, Law and Psychology ..
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Why No Event Should Be Planned Without a Social Media Strategy
Planning an event requires attendees and copious amounts of people to ensure the smooth running of the event. This is not revolutionar..
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Golden sunshine and golden visas draw wealthy foreigners from far and wide to Portuguese property market
2,700 golden visas issued between the scheme’s launch in 2012 and July 2016 (SEF) H1 2016 saw more golden visas awarded than al..
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Sky high maintenance bills of up to £10,000 driving record numbers of UK timeshare owners to sell up
SellMyTimeshare.tv confident that 2016 will eclipse 2015’s timeshare exit figures Thousands of UK timeshare holders calling tim..
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Understanding Asia Pacific insurance regulation is key to growth, says Aon
APAC Solvency report provides a guide for re/insurers looking to expand in the region Aon Benfield, the global reinsurance intermediar..
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REDPALM ENHANCES CLIENT ENGAGEMENT WITH VIA’S ADVANCED CALL ROUTING SOLUTION
Redpalm Technology Services, the IT specialist, has deployed an advanced and innovative call flow and routing system to improve custom..
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Red Box Appoints New CEO to Drive Growth
Red Box Recorders Limited, a leader in the global market for compliance voice and electronic recording technology, has today announced..
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Lack of collaboration and skills shortage is limiting organisations’ ability to meet IFRS 9 requirements
Lack of collaboration between teams working on IFRS 9 requirements and skills gap are cited as the biggest challenges to implementing..
BUSINESS
Be the digital eyes and ears of your business – from anywhere in the world!
By Raj Sond, General Manager at First Data Holidays; a chance to catch up with family and friends, visit new places and most of all to..
BUSINESS
ID fraud is on the rise: can financial services do more to protect their customers?
By Steve Parsons, vice president of international product development at Affinion A fraud incident takes place every 15 seconds in the..
BUSINESS
British start up reveals the secret to solving the problem of identity fraud
The way organisations digitally identify their customers and users is broken, but a British start-up has revealed a way of tackling th..
BUSINESS
How to save money on business trips abroad
Being able to travel for business is a blessing and a curse. Yes, you get to see the world and meet lots of interesting people who wou..
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New Healthcare Market Review reveals elderly personal care sector creating exciting investment opportunities and defying Brexit
Personal care sector occupancy at 91.7% in H1 2016 (Colliers International) Long-term stability and excellent prospects are a win wit..
INSURANCE
Why it’s time to centralise public sector technology
Mark Hall, public sector director at Redcentric The UK is in a time of political change effecting businesses and citizens, which is wh..
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Aon announces agreement to acquire risk management firm, creating a comprehensive cyber risk management advisory group
Stroz Friedberg bolsters integrated approach to cyber risk, expands world-class leadership team As the complexity and severity of cybe..
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REPLACEMENT COVERAGE FOR U.S. ORGANIZATIONS WITH FLOOD-RELATED CLAIMS
Hurricane Matthew reminds organizations of the benefits of being prepared for the unpredictable Following the massive flooding in part..
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Hotel hotspots for 2017 – what’s around the corner for the UK’s hotel sector?
Regional hotels to hit record-breaking 77% occupancy in 2017 (PwC) Brexit creating double boon for UK hotel sector (Properties of the..
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The North heads South to MIPIM en masse to corner new real estate business opportunities
Manchester offering strong returns on stylish homes (Surrenden Invest) Northern cities providing something ‘a cut above the ave..
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Primayer case study: Relieving the pressure on water companies and opening global markets
Pressure Points In the UK more than 3.3 billion litres of water are lost through leaking pipes every day. That’s equivalent to 20 per ..
BUSINESS
Aon data empowers Unica to offer flood insurance for $5.2bn Canadian peril
WATERtight™ provides a single-solution coverage for water damage losses Impact Forecasting, Aon Benfield’s catastrophe model developme..
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Brexit begins to bite Spanish holiday home budgets reports Kyero.com
62% of enquiries in September were for properties costing €150k or less Interest in properties costing €250k or more is falling Top 5..
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