12/06/2018
IRESS launches client portal through XPLAN software
IRESS has launched a customisable client portal via its XPLAN software.
FinTech
12/06/2018
Avaloq and Gazprombank go crypto for wealthtech
Security and ease of use will be fundamental to the new solution
12/05/2018
Digital Bank Tandem Discusses Journey Card, Updates & New Research
With the Journey Card we are allowing people to take control of their finances and build up their score by spending responsibly.”
12/05/2018
Cyber-resilience: range of practices report issued by the Basel Committee
The current challenges and initiatives to enhance cyber-resilience are summarised in 10 key findings and illustrated by case studies which focus on concrete developments in the jurisdictions covered.
12/05/2018
FRS Wins ‘Technology Firm of the Year’ at the Insurance Asset Management Awards
We are honoured to receive this Insurance Asset Management Awards recognition for the second year running.
12/05/2018
Technology in the tax system by Nick Blundell
Technology is often a tool for increasing efficiency and indeed it has been used in the tax system over the years with varying success.
12/04/2018
Jupiter rebrands financial fund for fintech focus
JP Morgan and Citigroup remain top holdings despite shift in investment focus
12/04/2018
Chambers Ranks Top US Blockchain/Crypto Lawyers
Blockchain is a relatively new sector falling in the Fintech industry
12/03/2018
Football stars give backing to new app
Messi, Neymar and Beckham sign up to latest player-backed media venture
12/03/2018
Calastone to launch blockchain-powered global funds marketplace in May 2019
Calastone believes that the overall global cost of fund distribution could be reduced by as much as GBP3.4 billion, achieved through the technological mutualisation of the trading and settlement processes.
12/02/2018
Accenture Completes Acquisition of Intesa Sanpaolo’s Interest in SEC Servizi Spa
Deal creates powerful innovation hub for the financial sector in Italy
12/02/2018
Malta Digital Exchange signs MoU to list FBC Digital Security Token
Other similar arrangements made in recent weeks include the following tokens.
12/02/2018
German’s Xolaris Service KVAG Debuts Private Equity Fund Based on Bitcoin Mining
As a result, the firm is planning an initial fund of $50 million, targeting Asian investors.
11/30/2018
Robo-adviser posts £3.1m loss
The company's expenses more than doubled from £213,418 to £472,832 in the 12 months to the end of May.
11/29/2018
Challenger bank signs up Google-inspired platform
Cloud-based platform offers functionality around smart contracts and a workflow engine for bank processes
11/29/2018
Europe’s fintechs head east to challenge Asia’s traditional banks
Nutmeg and Tandem to launch in HK while Revolut moves into Singapore and Japan
11/29/2018
SocGen chief resorts to ‘digital speed-dating’ to win over investors
Frédéric Oudéa steps up effort to prove the French bank has a coherent tech strategy
11/29/2018
Watson Wheatley Connects with Orchestrade
Watson Wheatley Connects with Orchestrade to Offer Best Practice Reconciliation
11/29/2018
Axioma seals contract with LGIM to implement Axioma Risk
Adel Malcolm, Head of Global Analytics at LGIM, said, “We are delighted to be partnering with Axioma as we expand our risk analytics capability so that we are well-positioned for the future.”
11/28/2018
Liechtenstein Cryptoassets Exchange Granted Business License by Regulator
Also in August, a Liechtenstein-based bank, Union Bank AG, revealed that it had issued its own internal cryptocurrency backed by fiat.