Perseus Telecom, a global provider of ultra-low latency connectivity, has placed on the 2013 FinTech 50 Watchlist, a shortlist of 50 companies in Europe that are redefining financial services through technology. The list is the first of an annual exercise to track one of the fastest moving sectors in technology.

The inaugural FinTech 50 Watchlist is based on the expertise of the Watchlist Panel, ten industry leaders from across the financial services and technology industry. The panel convened at the end of 2012 to debate and select the top companies that demonstrate the potential to become a game-changer in FinTech or the competitive staying power to continue being one.

‘FinTech’ – financial technology – is a tremendous growth sector in Europe. Perseus Telecom, a leading provider of ultra-low latency, high capacity global networks, was selected by a panel of ten judges for the FinTech 50 Watchlist for its outstanding work in financial services technology. Perseus European Sales Director Janesh Mistry recently discussed this work in a broadcast interview where he highlights the company’s focus on innovating and enabling the financial community to trade faster between key exchange locations around the world. Perseus Telecom advanced the financial technology industry with the 2012 launch of the world’s fastest Trans-Atlantic network, QuanTA, and recently with the introduction of the fastest available microwave service for European financial markets.

“Perseus is truly a company of firsts and we are tirelessly committed to changing the status quo for trading technology,” says Jock Percy, CEO of Perseus Telecom. “We are honored to be included as part of the FinTech 50 Watchlist, as it validates our continued commitment to being a leader in the FinTech space.”

Additional awards include the Global Telecoms Business Innovation Award for Fastest Connection to BM&F Bovespa and Percy’s recognition in Financial News’ 40 under 40 Rising Stars in Trading and Technology.

About Perseus Telecom

Perseus Telecom is an award winning global, facilities based licensed carrier of enterprise and telecommunications services with a focus on ultra-low latency connectivity. Recognized as providing the fastest route between New York and Brazil exchange markets, Perseus also provides the fastest trans-Atlantic route, named QuanTA, between the New York and London exchange markets. In addition, the company has recently announced the fastest route between London and Frankfurt over its high-tech wireless/microwave service. Perseus also connects Asia-Pac and Europe with significant points of presence in Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong, London, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Moscow, Madrid, Milan and Dublin. Perseus Telecom Customers include: Banking, Trading, Finance, Fund Management, Broadcast Media, Law Firms, Capital Partnerships, Global Manufacturers and Pharmaceutical Companies. The management team has decades of experience in major Tier 1 carrier companies and operates from offices in London, Dublin, New York, Chicago and Sao Paulo. For more information on Perseus Telecom, go to www.perseustelecom.com.