12/31/2025
Family offices boost crypto exposure, but experts warn on volatility going into 2026
The fall in crypto prices in the fourth quarter has impacted sentiment among family offices
FinTech
12/31/2025
Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally
Banks have started to use AI to improve operational efficiency and fraud detection, as well as to reduce staff costs.
12/30/2025
Tikkie celebrates new record year and surpasses threshold of one billion payment requests
Annual records have been broken once again, marking a notable milestone: one billion paid Tikkies since the app’s launch in 2016.
12/29/2025
UK Crypto Regulation in 2026: What New FCA and Bank of England Rules Mean for Circle and Tether
The U.K.’s emerging regulatory framework consists of two components: the Bank of England’s proposed regime for systemic stablecoins and new legislation establishing crypto services as regulated financial activities.
12/22/2025
Amundi tokenises the first mutual fund to expand investor access
The technology and infrastructure for the tokenisation of unit-linked funds, the digital wallets for investors, as well as the digital order platform for subscriptions and redemptions are provided by CACEIS.
12/22/2025
BBVA leads $30 million funding round in supply chain finance platform Olea
With this transaction, BBVA strengthens its role as a strategic partner and key driver of Olea’s growth.
12/22/2025
Hargreaves Lansdown signs multi-million pound technology deal with Keystone
We see consistently compelling advocacy from our employer and employee clients based on the strength of our proposition
12/22/2025
Bybit goes live in the UK
Bybit’s UK operations follow rigorous AML and KYC standards designed to enhance platform integrity
12/22/2025
ABN Amro completes first blockchain-based 'Smart Derivatives Contract'
At the same time, ABN Amro's German subsidiary, Hauck Aufhäuser Digital Custody, has secured a MiCAR licence
12/19/2025
How will technology develop in 2026?
Over the past decade, AI has evolved from a nascent technology into a cornerstone of the wealth management industry.
12/18/2025
Deutsche Bank launches Wero for more simple and sovereign digital payments in Europe
Clients of Deutsche Bank and Postbank will from now on be able to send money and shop online across Europe using the Wero app
12/18/2025
Data protection authorities launch joint investigation into Prospect cyber incident
By pooling resources and expertise, a focused, efficient and expedient inquiry will be delivered.
12/16/2025
Broadridge Strengthens Platform for Alternative Investment Managers with New General Ledger Capabilities and a Redesigned User Interface
The new general ledger capabilities extend Broadridge’s portfolio management system by embedding period accounting and financial statement reporting directly into the investment platform.
12/15/2025
NatWest Group opens applications for 2026 Fintech Programme
Theme for this year focuses on ‘How AI is Shaping the Future of Customer Experience’
12/15/2025
BBVA, OpenAI partner to boost AI application in banking sector
OpenAI will support BBVA’s AI strategy to improve customer experiences and optimise the bank’s operations.
12/12/2025
Embracing Banking Megatrends: Insights from MoneyLive Conference and the Path to Composable Transformation
Banks are under increasing pressure to modernize their architectures.
12/11/2025
Health and social care businesses build cash buffers but double down on AI investment plans
Nearly three quarters (74 per cent) of business leaders in the health and social care sector reported that sales pipelines and overall demand for their products and services were stronger than average for Q3.
12/11/2025
Why the AI megatrend is far from peaking
AI remains the decade’s most disruptive technology, with cloud platforms and semiconductor suppliers poised to benefit most.
12/11/2025
Bank Aston welcomes Guernsey's Digital Currencies Consultation
The GFSC launched its Digital Finance Initiative in September
12/10/2025
Accenture wins £180m FNZ deal; buys stake in business
The new contract is spread over 6-8 years and worth £180m in total.