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Former Visa exec Reg Swart joins Nomanini Board of Directors

Mobile payments pioneer to drive the company–s next phase of growth with new go-to-market strategy

Said Business School launches online Algorithmic Trading Programme

Algorithmic, or systematic, trading is gaining momentum as funds benefit from market efficiencies and performance of investments improve. With algorithmic trading estimated to account for 20% of hedge funds, traders are looking to understand how to engage with funds and manage for risk.

Recognising these emerging trends Said Business School, University of Oxford has launched the Oxford Algorithmic Trading Programme, the first of its kind worldwide. It will provide an understanding of the rules

YouGov poll reveals UK adults are seeking innovative, digital payment experiences from their banks

– New research showcases a list of innovative ways we–d like better protection against fraud and a more active role in controlling our payment cards
– Switching cards on and off for better fraud controls, quickly reactivating blocked cards and mobile app based self-service is the future

UK Financial Institutions Unaware of Third-Party Risks Posed by Open Banking

– Bomgar–s annual Privileged Access Threat Report highlights that third-party access to an organisations– network is one of the biggest concerns to UK financial institutions
– 72% of UK financial services firms suffered a data breach in the past 12 months, yet less than half said they couldn–t be sure it was due to third-party access
– 68% of UK IT professionals in this sector find it difficult to keep on top of threats to the company

Niche finance broker provides exceptional choice and rates for clients seeking bridging loans

A financial provider that offers property developers a variety of short and long-term financing solutions has launched a new site in response to the growing popularity of bridging loans.

BWG Finance provides financial services to clients looking for short-term solutions in the form of bridging loans and property developers keen to obtain property development finance to support their projects.

Bridging loans have been growing in popularity in recent years thanks to the versatility that they p

World Finance recognises SaudiMed as the Best Investment Bank in Saudi Arabia in 2017

LONDON, ENGLAND — (Marketwired) — 11/06/17 — World Finance magazine has given SaudiMed Investment Company, Bankmed–s investment banking arm in Saudi Arabia, the Best Investment Bank Award in the Kingdom for 2017. The award is a testament to SaudiMed–s strong and proactive understanding of their clients– corporate finance needs and long-term objectives.World Finance magazine selects the most deserving in each of its award categories, celebrating achievement, innovation and brilliance acros

Waltham-Based RIA, The Harvest Group, Responds to Morgan Stanley–s Withdrawal from the Broker Protocol by Vowing to Help Advisors Go Independent

BOSTON, MA — (Marketwired) — 11/06/17 — , a family-owned, independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), is stepping up efforts to help veteran wirehouse financial advisors transition to independence, modernize their practice, earn more net income, plan for the succession of their business, and retire with confidence. The Harvest Group–s announcement comes in the wake of […]

Get Expert Financial Management Services With This Brisbane Debt Consultant Strategy Coach

A Brisbane financial expert has announced it can help local & interstate clients to manage their finances in a range of ways, also offering special investment property matching services. Being a full-service finance management company, it works with individual clients to achieve financial success.

BTG Pactual named Colombia–s best investment bank in 2017 by World Finance

LONDON, ENGLAND — (Marketwired) — 11/01/17 — BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, has been presented with the –Best Investment Bank, Colombia– award by World Finance magazine in celebration of its noteworthy achievements and strong commitment to customers.For 35 years, BTG Pactual has been a world leader in the investment field. Its success is largely underpinned by long-term thinking; executives at the bank are well versed in calculating risk and tailoring their str

InvestmentNews names the financial advice industry–s 2017 “Best Practices”

Fifth annual awards program recognizes firms for excellence in practice management and technology