Tech bytes: Dime, Star Bank Buy Software from Thomson

Dime Savings Bank of New York and Star Bank in Cincinnati have purchased investment accounting and management systems from Thomson Investment Software.

The system, called Paragon, runs on personal computer-based networks. It combines analytics and accounting functions for trading and tracking fixed- income derivative instruments.

Dime Savings, with assets of $21 billion, will use the system to manage its adjustable-rate mortgage-backed securities portfolio, Thomson officials said.

Star Bank, which has $9.7 billion in assets, will use Paragon to manage their investment portfolios, derivatives, securities safekeeping, and correspondent services.

Thomson Investment Software is a subsidiary of the Thomson Corp., owners of the American Banker.

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