07/05/2017
Millennials and their mobiles matter most, and they’re voting with their money
Telstra’s comparison of UK main banks across the 3MI™ found that Barclays Bank has the largest proportion of millennials among its customer base
FinTech
07/05/2017
Blockchain: A Game-Changer for Asset Managers?
Natixis Asset Management has been testing a new blockchain-powered fund management tool. Moody's sees this as "credit positive" for asset managers.
07/04/2017
Danske Bank launches open banking beta
It will offer the usual stuff – a sandbox environment to test API integrations with the apps and community support.
07/04/2017
How tech can bring helpful data to clients' fingertips
The internet, Wi-Fi and smartphones have allowed us to do what we have always done but in more convenient ways.
07/03/2017
UK Finance Launches
The new organisation will take on most of the activities previously carried out by the Asset Based Finance Association, the British Bankers’ Association, the Council of Mortgage Lenders, Financial Fraud Action UK, Payments UK and The UK Cards Associ
07/03/2017
Don't fear the rise of the robots, says UK tech sector
UK tech experts say that the appeal of robotics and AI has the potential for reducing menial tasks in the workplace.
06/30/2017
Top online service providers and innovators revealed
Providers were rated for the overall functionality and design of their technology, plus how well they process business.
06/30/2017
Fintech firm partners with British Bankers' Association
This is also in line with Profile’s strategic approach to the industry, as its fintech solutions provide a flexible and tailored service
06/30/2017
NatWest trials AI compliance technology
Customers and staff can listen back to the conversations, which are securely stored on servers at former UK and US military facilities built to protect data and people in the event of a nuclear attack.
06/30/2017
SimCorp acquires Italian software company
The solution will be renamed SimCorp Sofia.
06/30/2017
Fintech does not currently pose a risk to financial stability, says Financial Stability Board
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), however, said that risks could "emerge quickly if left unchecked".
06/30/2017
Lawtech start-ups collect £16m in backing
According to the report, 45% of the lawtech start-ups were founded by former lawyers
06/29/2017
Nova joins the robot revolution at Nordea
Ultimately, it is expected that Nova will will be able to guide customers to a secure environment with log-in, enabling them to perform tasks and/or obtain advice there.
06/29/2017
swissQuant and Avaloq create innovative advisory solution
The technology enables banks to automate their offerings and integrate them fully in the core banking system
06/28/2017
Luxembourg and Singapore fintech hubs connect
The LHoFT and LATTICE80 agree to cooperate in a number of areas, including the exchange of information on innovation projects
06/28/2017
Bankable partners with Starling Bank to provide UK Agency Banking access to clients
This partnership will provide a turnkey solution for ambitious cross-border Challenger Bank initiatives originated by Incumbents or FinTechs.
06/28/2017
Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority Signs FinTech Agreement
The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority today signed a FinTech Co-operation Agreement which aims to help FinTech companies in Singapore and Denmark to expand into each other’s markets.
06/27/2017
Hogan Lovells opens fintech knowledge portal
There is information overload coming out of the legal industry - most acute with GCs, who just want a trusted, useable source.
06/27/2017
Vontobel chooses Clearstream as partner for hedge funds business
The current regulatory agenda has made asset safety a key concern for financial institutions and the asset management industry.
06/27/2017
Challenger bank Monese goes pan-European with mobile current account
Users will be able to sign up for a euro account via the app.