08/28/2020
Techstars to Partner with ABN AMRO
New accelerator program will support startups that are transforming financial services in business and life
FinTech
08/28/2020
Standard Life launches new client portal and reporting tools
The portal can be configured to incorporate the adviser firm’s branding, contact details and preferred asset class tier view and return calculation.
08/27/2020
Swiss challenger bank neon raises €4.6 million for faster growth
We firmly believe that neon will visibly change the banking behavior of the Swiss in the next 2-3 years.
08/27/2020
FNZ hits back at watchdog over GBST merger ban
In its probe, the CMA had distinguished between retail and non-retail platforms, and considered FNZ and GBST’s main clients to be retail platforms.
08/27/2020
Backstop Solutions Group launches enhanced version of multi-asset class RMS platform
Backstop’s newest RMS significantly reduces the time and effort it requires to create a cohesive view and analysis of information that draws on multiple asset classes by eliminating the information silos and process differences that often exist betw
08/25/2020
CREALOGIX launches Conversational Banking as SaaS solution to help drive customer loyalty
Conversational banking opens up a world of opportunities in wealth management and retail banking.
08/25/2020
Tokenisation: Revolution or Evolution?
Tokenisation of an asset, in a nutshell, is the issuing of a digital representation of that asset, administered on a blockchain, which is the infrastructure layer of an enhanced network architecture, such as the internet.
08/25/2020
Rise of the central bank digital currencies: drivers, approaches and technologies
This paper looks at the economic and institutional motives behind current CBDC projects and asks how they might shape the design of such currencies.
08/24/2020
Nucleus introduces flexible approach to e-signatures
The move to accept e-signatures came into effect on 24 August.
08/21/2020
Pandemic boosts digitalisation
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence will doubtless play key roles in taking this to the next level and beyond.
08/21/2020
Intelliflo and Hubwise announce 'game-changing' tech tie-up
Both companies hope the change will result in a smoother client onboarding process.
08/19/2020
Bankia accelerates democratization of wealth management with Avaloq
Avaloq has been selected to help Bankia capitalize on its market proposition and accelerate its wealth ambitions across all client segments
08/19/2020
Digital advice is growing London’s wealth
But this sector is now adopting the latest tools to better serve both high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and the mass affluent by re-tooling digital advice for these demographics.
08/19/2020
Blockchange and Gemini enable RIAs to buy digital assets
Wealth management firm Quantum Capital Management will use the solution to manage digital assets for its clients. It will also utilise the solution to deliver digital asset management services to other RIAs.
08/18/2020
Contemi Partners with GBG to automate KYC, AML & Verification process for its Onboarding solution
GBG uses layered identity document verification and biometric checks to authenticate customers in real time for a safe onboarding process.
08/18/2020
St James’s Place selects eVestment in increasing institutionalisation of investment manager selection process
The FTSE100 company currently holds over GBP115 billion AUM.
08/17/2020
Digital transformation in retail banking is shifting gear
As many as 57% of consumers worldwide now prefer online banking, compared to 49% before coronavirus, according to Capgemini's World Retail Banking Report 2020.
08/17/2020
At Avaloq, Francisco Fernandez Eyes Up Legacy
The move, set to wrap by year-end, leaves few winners.
08/17/2020
Fairstone moves to remote advice post crisis
The remote service will allow clients to see their adviser using Microsoft Teams and provides a screen sharing function which is using Adobe Sign to allow e-signatures.
08/17/2020
Fairstone launches ‘virtual’ Financial Planning service
The Newcastle-based wealth management firm believes it is one of the first national firms to launch an entirely remote advice process.