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HMRC insists software problems are fixed

This suggests a fundamental gap in the quality control of the publication of online forms by the Ministry of Justice, by HMRC and potentially by other government departments.

Digital wealth management firm to expand to UK

The firm uses algorithms to create a personalised investment portfolio for each user.

HMRC software firm raises £100m to expand in US

London-based EDM Group, which works with a number of organisations including the Revenue, plans to boost its resources at home and abroad

Analysis: Why Blockchain Will Power The Big Banks In 2016

The giant investments in Bitcoin startups – with no proven track record and engaged in the development of peer-to-peer currency

Avaloq’s BPO Centre in Germany starts operation of Avaloq Banking Suite for five banks

The solution will support the future sustainable growth of the five customer banks in the European market.

GFT launches Blockchain app for commodities

Leveraging its expertise of operating in commodities markets over a number of years, GFT has created a model for distributed ledger technologies within the physical commodities sector.

Spanish Bank Opts for Wolters Kluwer Technology

This service is maintained by experts who actively monitor regulation in approximately 50 countries globall

Ex-L&C man launches 'pure play' robotics fund

RoboCap's managing partner Jonathan Cohen will manage the fund.

UBS Executives Tout Cryptocurrency as Game Changer

At UBS, Batlin focuses on research projects that gauge the progress, development and practicality of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

FinTech Is Booming and Here’s Why You Should Join in 2016

FinTech has become one of the hottest topics in the tech startup scene and will continue to dominate in 2016.

A 'Periodic Table of UK Tech' has been drawn up by analysts -- but it's not perfect

The table, published on the CB Insights blog yesterday, is based on CB Insights data around funding, company momentum, and recent investments in the space.

Rietumu Bank bids to create fintech ecosystem in Latvia with TechHub Riga

Rietumu Bank has been cooperating with Tech Hub Riga Academy for more than a year.

Robots to take over the world in 2016, and five other crushingly predictable tech forecasts

Every year the tech glitterati creates “tech predictions”.

Neptune continues to expand

Neptune has already seen strong growth in the amount of quality data flowing through the network enhancing pre-trade transparency for those market participants already signed up.

KPMG includes biometrics in new fintech challenge

There is also “Cyber Security and Biometrics”, which will focus on IT security solutions against cyber-attacks as well as biometric access solutions.

Aviva opens facility to explore digital ideas

It has a team of about 100 people, supported by 200 technology specialists based in Singapore, but they may not always be at the facility.

Psigma adds platform portfolios to FundsNetwork

The announcement represents a continuation of Psigma IM’s ongoing expansion of its investment offering

Robo-advisors and ‘digital giants’ are biggest threat to asset managers, Misys research unveiled

While new challengers will likely launch with strong digital distribution models, traditional asset managers will win out with even stronger diversification in asset class coverage.

Bloomberg To Acquire Barclays Risk Analytics And Index Solutions Business

The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2016.

US and Europe set for real-time payments by end of 2017

No road-map has been published, but testing is scheduled for late next year and a go-live date projected for late 2017