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Versus Trade Launches with Unique ‘Asset-vs-Asset’ CFDs

May 16, 20257 min

Amid rising volatility across global financial markets — from gold reaching historic highs of $3,500 per ounce (up 31% since January, according to IG) to tech stocks swinging in response to geopolitical uncertainty and macroeconomic signals — interest in dynamic and narrative-driven trading instruments is surging. Analysts attribute the gold rally to a mix of central bank accumulation (with China importing over 700 metric tons), inflationary pressures, and a weakening dollar, with some projections suggesting a potential climb toward $4,000 per ounce....

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Built Technologies Names James Chen as Chief Technology Officer

January 31, 20235 min

Former Flexport, Amazon, and Rakuten technology executive to steer tech development of Built’s construction and real estate solutions for financial management

by PRNewswire

Payments

Adyen payments platform selected by Amazon Japan

April 26, 20222 min

Adyen’s single platform enables Amazon.co.jp to optimize checkout experience Adyen (AMS:ADYEN), the global financial platform of choice for leading companies, is now processing payments for Amazon Japan. Using Adyen’s platform, Amazon Japan will further optimize the payment data and checkout experience for its Amazon.co.jp customers. Adyen’s direct acquiring and data-rich insights enable Amazon Japan to provide a more seamless flow for its customers, whether they’re shopping from Japan or overseas. “Japan’s digital sector has seen accelerated growth in the past...

by PRNewswire

Banking Platform

IDEMIA Taps Former Amazon Exec David Desharnais as Chief Digital Product Officer

January 10, 20204 min

IDEMIA, the global leader in Augmented Identity, has today announced the appointment of David Desharnais as the Group’s Chief Digital Product Officer. As Executive Vice-President and a key member of IDEMIA Group’s Executive Committee, Desharnais will lead IDEMIA’s cloud and digital platform strategy. An award-winning executive in technology innovation, digital platforms, and marketing, David Desharnais brings more than 25 years of leadership in systems and software development and digital/cloud technologies within start-ups and multinational public...

by FTB News Desk

Payment Platform Payments

£100 Amazon Gift Voucher from bobsguide up for Grabs for Payments Research

January 31, 20193 min

Fintech enthusiasts can now have their say on what lies ahead in payments and also stand a chance to win a £100 Amazon gift voucher. Digital transformation, new collaborative approaches between banks, fintechs and payments providers and a changing regulatory environment are just some of the overarching themes impacting the sector. In association with Western Union Business Solutions, bobsguide is researching and producing the definitive report on the payments ecosystem as it stands today. For...