07/25/2022
Barclays snaps up stake in $2bn cryptocurrency firm Copper
Copper, which is advised by Lord Hammond, the former chancellor, is raising funds from existing and new investors including the giant UK lender, Sky News learns.
FinTech
07/25/2022
Lloyds, Santander, Barclays, TSB demand Google, Facebook reimburse online fraud victims
With £462 million being returned in 2020 and 2021 to financial crime victims when the funds cannot be recovered, The Telegraph references Barclays data that points out that over 75% of scams take place on social media, auction sites or dating apps,
07/22/2022
AIB makes u-turn on decision to scrap ATMs following backlash
AIB has also seen a fall of almost 50% in branch over-the-counter teller transactions, while mobile and online payments have increased by 85% in that same timeframe.
07/21/2022
Sesame Bankhall Group launches client servicing platform for advisers in new partnership with Eligible.ai
SBG’s strategic partnership with Eligible.ai will see PMS Mortgage Club and Sesame Network offer the solution to their members on the best terms available in the market.
07/21/2022
Wombat launches crowdfunding campaign
The Crowdcube campaign will run for three weeks and has a target of £1 million. It will be the first time Wombat is coming back to Crowdcube since it launched in 2019.
07/21/2022
InvestCloud Supports Rabobank to Bring Digital Financial Planning to All Levels of Wealth
Goal-based financial planning will be available to Rabobank’s HNWI and retail clients
07/20/2022
French Banking Giant BNP Paribas Enters Crypto Custody Space: Sources
The French bank will be working with crypto custody specialist Metaco, which is becoming the go-to provider for banks and institutions looking to enter the crypto space.
07/20/2022
Broadridge Wins Best Global Proxy Voting Service at Goodacre’s Systems in The City Awards
Recognised as leaders in advancing corporate governance through proxy voting and disclosure services
07/20/2022
Equilend to launch swaps platform in EU
In advance of the EU launch, Swaptimization has been enhanced with new features including credit approvals and hedging notifications to counterparties, smart allocations in general collateral (GC) funding baskets and improved audit trail features.
07/20/2022
Banca March selects Golden Source for ESG data management
The initial ESG data feeds at Banca March will come from Clarity AI and Sustainalytics, for which GoldenSource will provide serviced Connections, ensuring automated data integration and zero maintenance effort for Banca March as the data sets evolve over
07/19/2022
NatWat executes bond with DCM Flow powered by Nivaura
DCM Flow, powered by Nivaura, offers a secure platform to digitise and automate the process of originating trades and drafting, negotiating and signing legal documentation.
07/19/2022
Coinbase gets crypto service provider approval in Italy
The regulatory approval will enable Coinbase to continue offering crypto services in Italy and to bring new prodcuts to market in the country.
07/19/2022
Schroders announces strategic investment in digital assets
Schroders has taken a strategic minority stake in Forteus, an asset manager focused on blockchain technology and digital assets.
07/19/2022
Defaqto to launch extra reg-focused companies
Defaqto says it has seen constant development in utilization during the last three years for each its Danger Rankings and Funding Evaluations.
07/19/2022
FIS Expands Wealth Offerings in the United Kingdom with New Pension Services
The new SIPP offering is made possible by partnering with Quai Digital, a leading U.K. investment and pension services provider.
07/18/2022
Euromoney names BBVA the best digital bank in Europe in 2022
In 2022, BBVA has continued to drive forward its digital commitment by rolling out innovative solutions for individuals and businesses.
07/18/2022
Germany Introduces New Rules on Crypto Funds
With these regulations, Germany has taken a leading role in the EU in the regulation of crypto funds, enabling both fund sponsors and professional investors to leverage modern technology in their investments.
07/18/2022
Horizon Software invests in French financial research project
We also believe that this study will fruitfully assist Horizon in further developing innovative trading strategies for its clients.
07/15/2022
Leonteq Launches first products with VP Bank under new innovative issuance model
This innovative business offering provides fast time-to-market based on a simplified cooperation design triggering limited investment costs.
07/15/2022
BLKB aims to take stake in payment fintech
The company, a spinoff from the University of St Gallen and ETH Zurich, offers app-based payment options and encourages users to save and invest.