10/04/2024
BBVA to explore the potential of Visa's new Tokenized Asset Platform
BBVA will use VTAP to create tokens on the public Ethereum blockchain with expected live pilots in 2025.
FinTech
10/04/2024
What banks should consider when outsourcing via a fintech
The benefits of cooperation between banks and companies focused on technology and innovation in finance (Fintech) are manifold.
10/04/2024
A new dawn: Business growth in the UK’s North West
The growth in the technology sector is one of the key reasons for the spectacular change in the Manchester skyline
10/03/2024
Technology’s impact on the way we make and consume things
MycoWorks is manufacturing a new category of materials grown from mycelium, starting with soft-materials like their leather alternative Reishi.
10/03/2024
Meta program helps U.K. banks take down scammers' social accounts
During the pilot stage, two banks shared fraud data with Meta: NatWest and Metro Bank.
10/02/2024
FCA secures first conviction for crypto ATM operation
Last month, the FCA charged Osunkoya with running a multimillion-pound crypto ATMs without authorisation.
10/02/2024
EPI launches Wero, its European digital payment wallet in France
The launch of Wero in France represents a key step towards strengthening European sovereignty in the financial sector.
10/02/2024
Blockchain pilot successfully tokenises bonds and gold
The aim was to demonstrate how tokenised assets on a blockchain can enhance collateral mobility, improve liquidity, and increase transactional efficiency.
10/01/2024
Capgemini Belgium is now recognized as an SAP GROW partner
With this announcement, we officially are authorized to collaborate with SAP on their cloud offerings and work with organizations to implement Cloud ERP.
10/01/2024
Lloyds and Halifax customers fume as fault saw thousands unable to use bank app
Customers of Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland reported being unable to log into the app at all, while some can log in but are unable to see their recent transactions
09/30/2024
We will never open a bank, says Avaloq CEO Greweldinger
Many fintech firms seek banking licences to boost valuations, which leads to easier funding access and smoother exits.
09/30/2024
Blackstone to build £10bn AI data centre in UK
Private equity giant Blackstone has confirmed a £10 billion investment in an AI data centre in the North East of England, creating around 4000 jobs.
09/30/2024
Crypto Finance sharpens strategic focus on its core business in Switzerland and Europe and announces the sale of its Asset Management entity to Matrixport
Going forward, CFAM will operate under the name Matrixport Asset Management AG.
09/30/2024
French FinTech Qonto expands to 4 new European markets
There is great potential to help them thrive, and Qonto’s geographic expansion into Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal aims to support them in driving their growth and success.
09/27/2024
How can tech solve the increasingly complex MPS problem?
Advice firms favour discretionary model portfolios because they simply lack the resources to comprehensively analyse and actively manage investments for each client.
09/27/2024
Estonian fintech startup raises €10 million to build a unified platform for portable credit profiles across Europe
Mifundo’s goal is to establish a truly unified credit market in the EU, reducing financial inequality and providing better access to financial services for all European citizens.
09/25/2024
Pictet raises over $200m for second tech fund
The fund, structured as a Sicav-Raif and domiciled in Luxembourg, is Pictet’s second technology-focused thematic private equity vehicle.
09/25/2024
Almost Two Thirds (59%) of Financial Services Firms Admit They Are Risk Averse When It Comes to Technology
Consulting at Davies commissioned an independent survey of 501 senior decision-makers within UK-based financial services companies.
09/25/2024
Moneyfarm: Acquisitions and swelling client base help wealth manager’s assets surpass £4bn
The pan-European investment adviser said on Wednesday that its assets had surpassed £4bn in the six months to the end of June, growing 51 per cent compared to the same period in 2023.
09/25/2024
Wealthtech start-up for women Propelle launches in the UK
Propelle has so far secured over £1.2 million in pre-seed funding, with women reportedly comprising 90% of the most recent investors.