Asian Institute of Digital Finance

CLEAR’s President and CFO Kenneth Cornick Confirmed to Speak at Money20/20 USA

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Professional Services, Payments, Security, Technology, Software, Finance, Fintech, Acquisition, KYC, CLEAR, VCS, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Exchange, CFO, Airport, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping

Money20/20 , the world’s leading fintech show, and the place where money does business, is announcing that CLEAR Co-Founder, President and CFO Kenneth Cornick is confirmed to speak at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on October 24th at 1:35pm on the Exchange stage.

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  • Money20/20 , the world’s leading fintech show, and the place where money does business, is announcing that CLEAR Co-Founder, President and CFO Kenneth Cornick is confirmed to speak at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas on October 24th at 1:35pm on the Exchange stage.
  • Cornick’s appearance comes on the heels of the secure identity company announcing its first product in financial services – one of the only reusable Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions.
  • “Trust and security are fundamental to financial services, and institutions and startups want new ways to ensure they know with certainty who is at the other end of a transaction,” said Kenneth Cornick, CLEAR President and CFO.
  • CLEAR’s entrance into financial services comes after its acquisition of Sora ID, which was one of the first to market with a reusable KYC product.

Judging Panel of International Industry Experts Announced For 2024 FICO Decisions Awards

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Professional Services, Technology, Software, Finance, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Cloud, BMO, RSG, EVP, IT Leader Forum, SCMP, Risk, The Very Group, Computerworld, RBS, ESG, Left, Next Digital, Data science, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Credit management, Axis Bank, Barclays, NatWest Group, Investment company, Risk management, Nick's, Research, Bank, Attention, Strategic planning, Cloud computing, Option, Machine learning, ANZ, Debt, Growth, FICO, State, Canadian Tire Financial Services, AGL, Multimedia, BCP, Government, Publishing, INFORMS, Chief digital officer, LexisNexis Risk Solutions, ZDNET, CRN, CX, Pioneer Award, Financial inclusion, AI, Journalist, Financial crime, Nursing, Cryptocurrency, Fraud, American International Group

Entries for the FICO® Decisions Awards are due October 13, 2023

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  • Entries for the FICO® Decisions Awards are due October 13, 2023
    The ten award categories are AI, Machine Learning and Optimization, Cloud Deployment, Customer Onboarding and Management, Debt Management, Decision Management Innovation, ESG Champion, Financial Inclusion, Fraud Management, FICO Industry Vanguard and Pioneer Award.
  • FICO has announced its panel of independent judges for the 2024 FICO® Decisions Awards, which honor businesses achieving outstanding results using analytics and decision management technology to grow their business, manage risk and reduce costs.
  • “The panel of judges for this year's awards brings together a wealth of expertise and experience from diverse backgrounds, ensuring a well-rounded evaluation process,” said Nikhil Behl, chief marketing officer at FICO.
  • Winners will receive recognition at FICO® World , which will be held in April 15-18, 2024, in San Diego, California.

REPLY: Registrations for the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, a 24-Hour Cyber Security Marathon, Are Now Open

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Security, Consulting, Other Technology, Professional Services, Data Analytics, Data Management, IOT (Internet of Things), Other Professional Services, Crypto, Cloud, Insurance, CTF, EXM, Big data, POLIMI Graduate School of Management, STAR, Computer, Computer security, Turin, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Digital Services Act, Organization, Cloud computing, Internet, Air Combat (arcade game), Management, Capture the flag, Student, Master, Software, Arms industry, Video game, Mobile phone, Reply, European

Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.

Key Points: 
  • Registrations open today for the 2023 edition of the Reply Cyber Security Challenge, now on its sixth edition.
  • The online team-based competition , dedicated to cyber security and open to young professionals and cyber security enthusiasts from all over the world, saw the participation of more than 3800 teams from 95 countries in 2022.
  • Registrations to the Reply Cyber Security Challenge will be open until October 12th.
  • Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.

Northern Trust, NUS School of Computing and NUS Asian Institute of Digital Finance Join Forces to Support Blockchain Development for Institutional Use

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Technology, Finance, Fintech, Banking, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Blockchain, Asset Management, Web3, Partnership, Market, National university, Risk assessment, Trust, Intelligence, Research, Digital asset, Regulatory technology, Memorandum of understanding, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Faculty, Government, NUS, Cryptocurrency, Northern Trust

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) and Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS AIDF) today announced a series of research and industry development initiatives that will advance efforts to define the future of blockchain for institutional investors.

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  • Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS), the National University of Singapore’s School of Computing (NUS Computing) and Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS AIDF) today announced a series of research and industry development initiatives that will advance efforts to define the future of blockchain for institutional investors.
  • The research is part of the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme (SBIP), a national-level partnership anchored at NUS Computing to explore institutional use of blockchain and the translation of new technology for the banking industry.
  • A memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NUS AIDF, a university-level institute in NUS.
  • An agreement between Northern Trust and NUS Computing to provide an industry-linked internship opportunity to a student in the Master of Digital Fintech program.

Solar X Works Welcomes GW Global Partners as Strategic Equity Investor

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Automotive, Other Manufacturing, Technology, Sustainability, Start-Up, Socially Responsible Investing, Manufacturing, Other Health, Environment, Blockchain, Batteries, Green Technology, Alternative Energy, Energy, Professional Services, Food Tech, EV, Electric Vehicles, Health, Agriculture, Natural Resources, Data infrastructure, Digital Impact Awards Africa, MENASA, Intellectual property, ASA, Partnership, Multimedia, Local Consequences of the Global Cold War, Dominican Republic, Climate change, Performing arts of Australia, Orangi Pilot Project, Crystal, Knowledge, Ecosystem, Food security, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Renewable energy, Health care

Solar X Works, LLC today announced that GW Global Partners has taken a strategic equity position in the Company.

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  • Solar X Works, LLC today announced that GW Global Partners has taken a strategic equity position in the Company.
  • Commenting on the partnership, Blake Barthelmess, CEO of Solar X Works, stated, "We are delighted to join forces with GW Global Partners.
  • Together, with GW Global Partners, Solar X Works remains dedicated to driving renewable-sector innovation, addressing societal challenges, and empowering a sustainable future in the MENASA region and beyond.
  • GW Global Partners and Solar X Works were introduced as an outcome of the UAE FoodTech Challenge.

SEI Appoints Head of New Business Ventures

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance, United Nations, University, Thomson Reuters, Young Presidents' Organization, Culture, Politics, University of Warwick Science Park, Innovative financing, History, Gender, United Nations General Assembly, LSEG, Thought, Refinitiv, University of Michigan Business Engagement Center, Risk, Education Development Center, Harvard Business School, Chairperson, Shah, SEI, London Stock Exchange Group, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Growth, Artificial intelligence, Ecosystem, Digital, Woman, Acceleration, Cryptocurrency, Management

OAKS, Pa., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the appointment of Sneha Shah as an Executive Vice President and Head of New Business Ventures, reporting to CEO Ryan Hicke. In this newly created role, she will:

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  • OAKS, Pa., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI ® (NASDAQ: SEIC) today announced the appointment of Sneha Shah as an Executive Vice President and Head of New Business Ventures, reporting to CEO Ryan Hicke.
  • In order to consistently generate new business ideas, test, and launch them, we need to dig deep into our roots of innovation with a dedicated focus."
  • "SEI has a strong history and culture of working with clients and communities to solve problems that matter.
  • Shah holds a Bachelor of Arts in politics with international studies from the University of Warwick in the U.K. and completed the Harvard Business School's YPO Presidents' Program.

New Mastercard Study Reveals Financial Inclusion Momentum in Latin America, Highlights Remaining Gaps to Close

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Monday, June 12, 2023
COVID-19, Technology, Personal Finance, Payments, Finance, Banking, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Health, Insurance, Private sector, Male, Partnership, Senior, Consumer, COVID, Organization, Welfare, QR, Investment, Latin, AMI, Mastercard, Financial inclusion, City, Ecosystem, Market development, Payment, Female, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Airline, Management, Tourism, Credit, Pharmaceutical industry, Cryptocurrency, Drug, Online shopping, Risk management

What we learned three years since COVID:

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  • What we learned three years since COVID:
    Most Latin Americans (79%) have access to basic financial products, but there is still a gap among these individuals to achieve more advanced forms of financial inclusion.
  • Uneven distribution of financial inclusion: only 59% of low-income respondents and 40% of respondents living outside major cities, indicated having an account.
  • National governments opened doors to financial inclusion: 15% of respondents indicated accessing their first savings/deposit account upon the digitalization of public assistance.
  • Despite the gaps that still exist in Latin America, consumers report that financial inclusion has had a positive impact on their lives.

Black Diamond Advisory and Preferred Strategies Partner to Provide Industry Leading CPM Solutions through OneStream and Power BI

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Diamond, KPI, Microsoft PowerPoint, Partnership, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft, Organization, Microsoft Excel, CPM, Business performance management, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Retail, Azure

SOQUEL, Calif., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Black Diamond Advisory and Preferred Strategies are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership aimed at providing their clients with the most advanced Corporate Performance Management (CPM) analytics solution available using OneStream and Power BI. Under this partnership, the two organizations will work together to leverage their collective expertise to deliver innovative solutions to unlock OneStream data with Power BI. Black Diamond is the leading Digital Finance provider of OneStream implementation and optimization services, while Preferred Strategies is a recognized leader in Power BI and Azure analytics.

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  • Under this partnership, the two organizations will work together to leverage their collective expertise to deliver innovative solutions to unlock OneStream data with Power BI.
  • Black Diamond is the leading Digital Finance provider of OneStream implementation and optimization services, while Preferred Strategies is a recognized leader in Power BI and Azure analytics.
  • "We are excited to partner with Preferred Strategies and combine their expertise in Power BI and analytics with our expertise in OneStream implementations," said Randy Werder, CEO of Black Diamond Advisory.
  • "The Black Diamond Advisory team's vast expertise working with OneStream implementations makes them a key business partner for us," said Todd Wilson, CEO of Preferred Strategies.

SignalPlus CFO: Crypto Options -- Coming to a Terminal Near You

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
Crypto, API, Border, GS, CFO, CIO, Ecosystem, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Cryptocurrency

The following is the full content of the keynote speech "Crypto Options — Coming to a Terminal Near You" delivered by Augustine, SignalPlus CFO.

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  • The following is the full content of the keynote speech "Crypto Options — Coming to a Terminal Near You" delivered by Augustine, SignalPlus CFO.
  • Good afternoon, and a very warm welcome to today's Web3 Festival side-stage hosted by SignalPlus.
  • SignalPlus is a technology start-up focused on developing software applications and trading infrastructure for digital assets, and specifically for crypto options.
  • The team has already taken the first steps to making that dream a reality with the release of our professional options trading terminal, available today right at your fingertips!

REPLY: Reply Crypto Investment Challenge Kicks Off, Organised by Reply and Young Platform, to Promote Conscious Investment in Digital Assets

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Friday, April 7, 2023
Blockchain, Asset Management, Software, Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Internet, Banking, Electronic Commerce, Data Management, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Technology, Fintech, Cryptocurrency, University, Apps, Applications, Training, Education, Cloud, Online, Insurance, EXM, SDA Bocconi School of Management, POLIMI Graduate School of Management, Military, Catalog, STAR, MBA, Turin, Privacy, Terrorism, Sustainable Energy Utility, PSAN, Asian Institute of Digital Finance, Cloud computing, EUR, Student, Digital asset, Investment, Risk, Triple Crown, Challenge, AI, Organismo Nacional de Administración de Bienes, B Corporation (certification), Environment, Master, OAM, Mobile phone, School, Management, Crypto

The fourth edition of the Reply Investment Challenge kicks off, focusing for the first time on Digital Assets, Crypto, and Blockchain.

Key Points: 
  • The fourth edition of the Reply Investment Challenge kicks off, focusing for the first time on Digital Assets, Crypto, and Blockchain.
  • Challengers will be ranked and evaluated based on their investment choices and the strategy implemented in response to the suggestions published by Reply.
  • The POLIMI Graduate School of Management, with its participation in the Reply Crypto Investment Challenge, confirms its commitment to educating and training risk-conscious financial operators in investments.
  • Reply [EXM, STAR: REY] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media.