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SS&C Algorithmics wins Risk Technology Awards 2020 Bank ALM system of the year

The judges were impressed with the “rich and comprehensive integrated functionality…It makes good use of technology

Digital Wealth Maanagement: Automation And Cost Reduction To Create Value

One of the implications for financial institutions is the need for greater attention to the strategy of creating value: in a world where the speed of change is dizzying, operating as usual is no longer enough.

Forte Securities selects Axia for investment and custody operations

Forte Securities selected Axia platform as the core system for its custody services offering

corfinancial inks partnership with technology consultancy

the software gives managers freedom within a framework to construct and manage portfolios in the context of risk, policy and mandate, so they achieve suitability whilst delivering control and transparency to management.

Financial Services Firms Accelerating Technology Transformation to Navigate the Pandemic, New Broadridge Study Finds

38% of financial services executives expect the business recovery from COVID-19 to take one- to -two years

CommerzVentures invests $6m into Concirrus

The deal was supported by Royal Park Partners who acted as exclusive financial advisors to Concirrus and its board of directors.

Penta raised more than 4 Million Euro and welcomes new investors

The financing round is the second closing of the former 18,5 Mio round raised in March. Therefore, the total amount of Pentas Series B is over 23 Mio Euro

Canopius launches cyber property products to help manage silent cyber exposures

The products available from Canopius deliver bespoke coverage to clients that provide clarity and tackle the complexities created by the removal of cyber coverage from their traditional property insurance policies.

Web 3.0 and the return of privacy

Anyone old enough to remember life before the Internet became ubiquitous will be well aware of the many benefits it has brought.

How fintech in finance has developed during lockdown, and what’s in store for the future By Saka Nuru, Intuit Quickbooks

A recent survey from Encompass Corporation even revealed that as many as four in 10 businesses were actually planning to scrap their banking provider due to slow services during Covid-19.

First Swiss bank integrates with Europe’s largest crypto exchange

The bank announced a strategy to focus more on digital assets in June.

Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum set up in the UK

Six objectives for the DRCF have been specified by the authorities, including their intention to use the forum as a vehicle for informing regulatory policy, anticipating future developments and promoting innovation.

Société Générale acquires fintech challenger bank

Beyond the complementary nature of the offers, the coming together of Societe Generale and Shine will help develop broad synergies across the Group.

Starting at Contemi UI/UX Design Team: An Insight from Caitlin Boyland

I started out learning how UI/UX currently exists at Contemi Solutions — Here I share my experiences of joining Contemi as a masters graduate and how I am now learning to steer the design helm.

Rise in venture capital backed tech in response to pandemic

The funds team at Ogier acts for a number of high profile VC managers and has significant experience in guiding managers through the establishment and regulation of highly successful VC funds.

Technical Wizardry: the rise of the smart home

As with most technology, the rise in uptake of smart-home products will continue to grow:

Digital wealth manager hits £1bn assets under management

Despite the challenging market conditions and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic

Allica Bank adopts Profile core platform

Profile and Allica Bank worked together to speedily deliver the digital banking solutions under challenging timescales.

Geneva private bank outsources OLYMPIC Banking System to Swisscom

The 82 employees in Geneva have managed total assets of CHF 3.5 billion on the new Swisscom-operated platform since mid-June 2020.

Technology experts discuss the role of innovation in tackling financial crime

Teodora also believes that the combination of emerging technology, innovation and new collaborations will help turn the tide against financial crime

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