Thursday, August 31, 2017

MAS’ Payments Council Taskforce to develop common QR code for Singapore

The Payments Council, which was established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recently, has set up industry taskforce to develop a common Quick Response (QR) code for Singapore (SGQR). http://ift.tt/2vHnSNr


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Kaspersky Or Avast – Which Is The Best Option ?

What’s the Best Antivirus Software, Kaspersky Or Avast ?   Kaspersky Kaspersky is making its way up in our ranking hitting our 2nd place spot for 2017. With amazing results from AV-Test including high scores in computer protection and performance, we are confident that you will have the ability to feel secure with Kaspersky Antivirus

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Rule Delay Right Move to Protect Retirement Savers

A reasonable delay will allow proper coordination between the SEC and DoL, resulting in an improved ‘best interest’ rule that will benefit even more savers than the rule currently proposed by just the DoL.

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Cybersecurity is Standard Business Practice For Large Companies

More than 90% of large US companies with 500+ employees have a cybersecurity policy in place to protect them from both real and anticipated threats.

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Dear Mom & Dad: Here’s What I Mean by “Business Continuity”

In the simplest sense, the goal of business continuity is to enable an organization to continue fulfilling its mission, vision and objectives, even during the worst of circumstances. Regardless of what Murphy’s Law, mother nature, or those with bad intentions throw our way, we have prepared our organization to succeed.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Creative Exercise Shows Children that Aging is as Meaningful as Our Youth

Genworth believes aging can be as meaningful a part of our lives as our youth. To help children see that […]

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People’s Bank to purchase Steelhead Finance

People’s Bank of Commerce and Capital Associates, doing business as Steelhead Finance (Steelhead), jointly announced the acquisition of Steelhead by People’s Bank in a cash and stock transaction. http://ift.tt/2vDExl2


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Bankera develops blockchain based banking service

Digital fintech solution platform, Bankera has announced the launch of its regulated banking platform and offered details about the pre-ICO. http://ift.tt/2vJ787E


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Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Rapidly Deployable Beyond-the-Fence Detection

Physical protection of electrical substations is much more critical than simply guarding against copper theft. Recent terrorist attacks on substations and the potential for simultaneous attacks across the U.S. put the entire country at serious risk for major power interruption. http://ift.tt/2vBC7n7


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Celebrating Play: U.S. Bank Community Possible Month of Play

It started with the bank investing $6.6 million in local nonprofits supporting play programs across the country and mobilizing 73,000 employee volunteers to help make play possible for 100,000 Americans.

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Understanding the Internet of Things

The proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices is greatly expanding the ecosystem in which physical security lives, opening up exciting new integration possibilities and business opportunities within the enterprise market. http://ift.tt/2iFWIV9


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Improving Guarding with Data

Bringing hard science to an industry measured by soft skills and judgement leads to less subjectivity and more transparency in management, as well as overall improvement in your enterprise’s guard force. http://ift.tt/2vGEzIb


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Failing to Communicate is a Recipe for Failure

Not that long ago, “major” events seemed relatively rare and seared themselves into the public’s consciousness. People remembered exactly where they were when JFK was assassinated, when the first plane struck the Twin Towers on 9/11, and when a gunman opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School. http://ift.tt/2x1qpFZ


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What’s Worrying Today’s CSO?

Today’s Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are worried about their investment, but more than that, they’re worried about preserving employee safety, the safety of their data and the ability of their systems to integrate fully. http://ift.tt/2iGj60D


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Monday, August 28, 2017

Accenture acquires Verax to expand banking technology offerings

Irish technology giant Accenture has acquired Canada-based Verax for an undisclosed amount, expanding its banking technology capabilities. http://ift.tt/2vCzTCX


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TSA Projected to Seize Record Number of Firearms at Airports in 2017

The Transportation Security Administration is on track to see a record number of passengers bringing guns to U.S. airports this year, with a surge in gun collections at security checkpoints in July, according to the Washington Examiner.

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Background Check Backlog Leads to Challenges for Government Job-Seekers

The federal government is facing a vast backlog of people seeking security clearances, as more than 700,000 applicants are waiting on background checks. 

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Ally Takes Kids on a Money Adventure

For Financial Literacy Month, Ally Financial helped teach children that “money doesn’t grow on trees.” Ally published its first children’s book, Planet Zeee and the Money Tree to teach money skills and concepts to children ages 6-10.

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KeyBank Launches $24 Million Dollar Program to Grow Small Business, Invest in Students and Stabilize Neighborhoods

Helping clients and communities thrive is KeyBank’s purpose. On July 31, KeyBank launched “KeyBank Business Boost & Build Program, powered by JumpStart” as this purpose in action.

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Baidu, China Citic Bank receive regulatory approval to setup joint venture bank

Chinese search engine giant Baidu and China Citic Bank have received an approval from the regulatory authority to setup a joint venture bank in the country. http://ift.tt/2gjiOMt


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Saturday, August 26, 2017

Wolters Kluwer Uptodate – What Is It ?

Get Uptodate With Wolters Kluwer   UpToDate is the premier evidence-based medical choice assistance resource, relied on worldwide by health care practitioners to assist them make the right choices at the point of care. It is shown to alter the method clinicians practice medication, and is the only resource of its kind associated with enhanced

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Friday, August 25, 2017

Kent State Students Financial Literacy And Budgeting

Kent Money Matters Kent State University trainees will quickly have a special chance to gain professional finance experience. Beginning in the fall, the Kent State University Foundation will successfully begin ” working with” the students to manage present investable properties. Read More …

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Thursday, August 24, 2017

Intesa Sanpaolo to acquire Swiss private bank Morval Vonwiller Group

Italian banking giant Intesa Sanpaolo has entered into an agreement to acquire Morval Vonwiller Holding from Switzerland.
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Passengers Struggle to Get Reimbursed for Damaged or Lost Luggage

Airline passengers face a tough time getting reimbursed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for lost, damaged or stolen items, according to a new study.


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US Government Ranks #16 out of 18 Industries in Cybersecurity

SecurityScorecard’s annual U.S. State and Federal Government Cybersecurity Report paints a very grim picture of the government’s cyber health status.


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CTO Corner: Augmented Intelligence in Financial Services

Augmented Intelligence (effectively partnering AI with humans) can help AI systems realize their full potential, and overcome privacy, security and regulatory concerns, provided workers can master the necessary skills and overcome resistance to change.


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Wednesday, August 23, 2017

KeyBank invests in Billtrust

KeyBank has entered into a strategic partnership with an equity investment in Billtrust, a provider of payment cycle management solutions.
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Innovative Program Helps Georgia Students Succeed

Georgia State University, the model institution for graduating students from widely diverse backgrounds in Atlanta, and State Farm, announced a […]


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Barclays allows customers to make payments using Apple's virtual assistant Siri

Barclays is set to become the first UK high street bank to launch payments using Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri, allowing customers to make payments using their voice.
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Commerzbank and BNP Paribas terminate lending JV with split-off

Commerzbank has reached an agreement with BNP Paribas Personal Finance on the split-off of the business division holding the instalment loans brokered by Commerzbank from their Munich-based joint venture Commerz Finanz.
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Employee Theft Cost US Businesses $1.13 Million in Losses

US businesses impacted by employee theft lost an average of $1.13 million last year, according to the 2017 Hiscox Embezzlement Study.


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Fiserv acquires payments technology firm Dovetail

Brookfield, Wisconsin-based financial services provider Fiserv has acquired Dovetail Group, an Irish bank payments and and liquidity management solutions provider.
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Notenstein La Roche to sell Eastern European asset management portfolio to Vontobel

Notenstein La Roche Private Bank has entered into an agreement with Vontobel to sell its Eastern European non-strategic asset management portfolio.
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Consumer Info For The Financial Services Sector

The financial services industry has been the trusted guardian of our country’s financial assets for more than a century. One of the industry’s most important goals–and a key part of BITS’ mission–is to maintain and foster the consumer trust that is the cornerstone of our nation’s financial services system. We would like to offer our


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Wolters Kluwer Launches Enhanced Version Of Its Automated Compliance Tool.

Wolters Kluwer has launched an enhanced version of its Capital Changes 871M Automated Compliance Tool.   The option assists banks, brokers and other financial services firms abide by Internal Revenue Service guidelines currently in place, in addition to new, complicated regulatory modifications that will go into impact 1 January, 2019, based upon IRS Notification 2017-42


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Santander Bank, N.A. Supports NFTE Summer BizCamps in New York and Boston Metro Areas

Volunteers from Santander Bank led coaching and business plan sessions for young people in three locations across the Northeast as […]


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Monday, August 21, 2017

Stamford, CT Will Fine for Texting and Walking

Stamford, Connecticut, may become the second U.S. city to fine people for texting and walking.


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TSYS Collects School Supplies for Kids Team Members Committed to Helping Children Succeed in the Classroom

TSYS team members in Columbus, Ga. collected 2,771 backpacks stuffed with school supplies for the 2017 Stuff the Bus Campaign. […]


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Sunday, August 20, 2017

Announcing The Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence

Security magazine is proud to partner with the IFPO for the Annual Bill Zalud Memorial Award for Professional Excellence.


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Saturday, August 19, 2017

Anxiety about Physical Safety is Deeply Impacting Millennials

A recent survey commissioned by ADT LLC provides a fresh perspective on how Millennials view personal protection.


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BBVA crosses three million mobile customers in Spain

Recognized by Forrester Research as the best in the world, the BBVA app has helped boosting digital adoption, as it provides the largest number of functionalities for carrying out transactions.
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