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Opportunities, limits and ethical issues: what scenarios for AI in 2025?

The pervasive nature of AI is both fascinating and unsettling.

S64 appointed to deliver cutting edge technology platform to enhance ODDO BHF’s private markets offering

Working in close partnership with ODDO BHF to understand their specific requirements, S64 have designed and implemented a front-to-back solution tailored to ODDO BHF’s core markets of France and Germany.

Separating hype from reality in open banking

Open banking is reshaping the financial landscape, promising innovative services and seamless payment solutions, but is it living up to the excitement or falling short of expectations?

BlackRock launches AI funds for European investors

The BGF AI Innovation fund, iShares AI Infrastructure UCITS ETF, and the iShares AI Adopters & Applications UCITS ETF

Mambu acquires payment technology provider Numeral, bolstering its market position to target new growth opportunities

The acquisition strengthens Mambu's position as an industry leader, in a move that underscores market confidence and growing demand for modern financial experiences.

Valu-Trac selects Temenos Multifonds SaaS to scale fund administration and transfer agency business in the UK

Temenos Multifonds will offer a significant uplift in capability and servicing for Valu-Trac’s Managers and Collective Fund Shareholders

Third Financial launches customisable mobile app

It has all the latest security and authentication features, and is fully customisable, so can be provided to the clients of Third Financial using the advisers’ and investment managers’ own brand.

The key is combining trustworthiness with modern technology

They are investing heavily in the digital transformation, working together with fintechs or developing their own digital platforms.

Objectway in the Top100 of sustainable ICT

Social impact and quality of innovation make the difference

ICAEW launches new Technology Accreditation Category for Client Communications

The ICAEW Technology Accreditation scheme assures firms that accredited products meet high standards in quality, security, and functionality.

Bank of England reports major AI growth in financial sector

The survey also notes a considerable emphasis on automated decision-making

Aviva and NatWest Group forge five-year partnership for protection insurance products

It has a strong presence in the UK’s insurance market, particularly in protection and health products.

UK investment platform rolls out Payit by NatWest to customers

The option has been made available to all ii customers with a bank account with access to online banking or a mobile banking app.

FCA finds crypto ownership continues to rise as it delivers plans to regulate crypto

Respondents told the FCA that information from family and friends was the most common source of information for those who had never bought crypto.

SimCorp extends partnership with Deutsche Bank in Asia Pacific

This renewal will allow Deutsche Bank to keep providing fund administration and accounting services using SimCorp One.

SIX invests in OpenBrick

OpenBrick is developing a platform using blockchain technology

Revolut preps AI assistant, ATMs and mortgages for 2025

Revolut will also launch its first mortgage product in Lithuania followed by Ireland and France in 2025.

Tizo Software Development Group Offering Digital Transformation

Tizo built out products for all of the varying requirements

AI trust gap splits UK wealth managers and their clients – Avaloq

Avaloq’s research reveals the greatest potential for AI to support UK wealth managers with client onboarding, with 86% of those surveyed saying it would offer a major improvement.

AI key for UK wealth management, but client trust is a barrier: Study

These professionals are optimistic about the technology, with the same proportion believing AI will bring benefits to the industry.

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