Company announcements

Wholesale banking

Bloomberg unveils chat channel for FX traders

23 May 2013 | 427 views | 0

To meet the growing needs of foreign exchange (FX) clients around the world, Bloomberg today unveiled Instant Bloomberg (IB) Dealing, a cost-effective, chat-based platform for FX traders.

Cards

Visa appoints McInerny president; Buse to lead next generation of products

23 May 2013 | 584 views | 0

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today announced the appointment of Ryan McInerney as President of Visa Inc.

Cards

Centier Bank moves to instant issuance of cards with EFT Source

23 May 2013 | 383 views | 0

EFT Source, Inc., a provider of turnkey card programs and personalization services for ATM and debit cards for financial institutions, announced that Centier Bank, Indiana's largest privately-owned independent bank with $2.23 billion in assets, successfully launched its patented instant issuance solution, Card@Once.

Mobile & online

Sommers named CEO of Consumer Bank at Chase; Ryan McInerney takes over as president of Visa

23 May 2013 | 622 views | 0

JPMorgan Chase announced today that Barry Sommers has been named CEO of the Consumer Bank at Chase, including Chase Wealth Management.

Retail banking

Direct payment via ACH is leading consumer bill pay method - Nacha

23 May 2013 | 602 views | 0

According to a study of 1,000 billers released today by NACHA - The Electronic Payments Association, Direct Payment via ACH is the leading method consumers use to pay their bills.

Retail banking

Fortumo signs carrier billing agreements with Telefonica and Telenor

23 May 2013 | 507 views | 0

Mobile payments provider Fortumo has signed Global Framework Agreements with leading operator groups Telefónica and Telenor to bring direct carrier billing services to 460 million additional subscribers worldwide.

Wholesale banking

Cinnober builds financial IT cluster in northern Sweden

23 May 2013 | 499 views | 0

Cinnober is boldly investing in a financial IT cluster in northern Sweden, centered on the university town of Umeå. The company is also introducing a one-year trainee program this fall.

Payments

First Data to market MPayMe mobile payments technology in Asia pacific

23 May 2013 | 740 views | 0

MPayMe, Ltd., a Hong Kong-based mobile solutions specialist, and First Data Corporation, a global leader in electronic commerce and payment processing, today announced a strategic alliance to offer mobile payment solutions in key markets in Asia Pacific.

Risk & regulation

Bank of Thailand extends recording partnership with Red Box

23 May 2013 | 292 views | 0

Bank of Thailand has extended its call recording solution with Red Box Recorders to ensure high levels of compliance within the organisation.

Security

Chase Paymentech Europe lowers PCI compliance burden for online retailers

23 May 2013 | 546 views | 0

Chase Paymentech Europe, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and leading global merchant acquirer and payment processor, today launched Dynamic Hosted Payments Page, a technology that helps European online merchants improve security.