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Articles from April 2005

Wanted: Manager for $2 Billion Portfolio - IT Knowledge Useful

That description fits the CIO at Merrill Lynch who runs a $2 billion IT project portfolio using Business Engine. With an approach that should appeal to financial firms that are well accustomed to thinking about portfolios and asset allocation, Business Engine Network (BEN) combines project management with financial analysis to help firms determine how, where, and when to invest in IT.

Capita Expects New Claims and CRM Systems Will Save Tens of Millions

Capita Insurance Services, the UK's leading provider of business support services to the insurance market expects to reap benefits in the range of £20 to 40 million during the next five to ten years as a result of its implementation of the SAP Claims Management and CRM solutions.

Check 21: Early Adopters Explain Their Check Imaging Processes

When Check 21 was passed, E*Trade knew it wanted to be an early adopter of remote deposit technology, said Michael Tinley, the company's product manager for remote deposit.

Phishing, Identity Theft and Online Fraud Remain Strong Threats

The TowerGroup predicts the number of phishing attacks should rise to 86,000 by the end of this year. Vendors and financial firms are starting to respond, and as a variety of strategies for combating phishing emerge, more banks are lining up to try them.