Finance News

Financial IT co Fiducia picks AlgoSec security solution

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Information security company AlgoSec will provide advanced security, operational efficiency and change management solutions to Fiducia Group. AlgoSec called Fiducia one of the top ten IT providers for financial organizations in Germany. AlgoSec provides advanced firewall operations and security risk management solutions for enterprises. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000570326&fid=1725

Swiss bank set to enter Israeli market

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010

Swiss bank Pictet & CIE is about to enter Israel’s capital market. ISP Financial Services Ltd., owned by Itay Strum and Roy Tal have signed an agreement to serve as the exclusive representative of Pictet’s mutual funds division to Israel’s institutional investors. Pictet’s funds have $130 billion under management. To launch the Swiss bank’s activities in Israel, one of Pictet’s partners, Rami Bassat, will visit Israel in several weeks time. http://www.globes.co.il/serveen/globes/docview.asp?did=1000568250&fid=1725

Ekomini teaches kids how to save money through an interactive treasure chest

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

When your child drops a coin through the slot, the box recognizes the denomination and sends the number to the computer, which keeps a running total. Kids can use the computer to check their balance.  The Ekomini also allows you to access a website featuring a virtual town called Ekominiville populated by characters who can help kids manage their money. Koni, for example, helps your child save up for something she wants by helping him distinguish between needs and wants, while Mike shows your child how to make even more money with the money she saves. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2010/06/ekomini-teach-kids-how-to-save-money-treasure-chest-interactive-game.html