IBS Journal November 2015


in this issue News


The round-up of the latest news stories from around the world, covering front-to-back office software projects and developments, innovative technologies such as blockchain, digital banking undertakings by banks and FIs across the globe and much more.


US fintech market round-up Sleek and smooth in Singapore


Who’s been doing what in the US? IBS Journal creates a concise summary on the happenings in the US banking and financial services technology space.


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Chairman, Cedar Sanjiv Anand Email: sanjiva@ibsintelligence.com


Nashville, home of FirstBank 24 Sibos 2015


IBS Journal brings the hottest stories from this year’s key event. Including fintech for refugees, blockchain, ISO 20022 standards, and how start-ups almost stole the show.


Islamic banking technology focus CASE STUDY: Khaleeji Commercial Bank (KHCB) in digital transformation


ANALYSIS: How to select the right Islamic banking system Digital banking spotlight ANALYSIS: The essential steps to digital transformation


Editor’s Note: The musings of Tanya Andreasyan Diary of Events: Upcoming conferences worldwide Recent Orders: A round-up of who’s bought what Appointments: On the move


Backchat: The latest gossip from the industry © IBS Intelligence 2015 46 5


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