09/21/2020
Europe’s tech sector pulls away from banks
Technology index is up 11% this year, while falling lenders face ‘gloomy’ outlook
FinTech
09/18/2020
Iress wins ‘Best Adviser Solution’ at the Goodacre virtual awards
The awards ceremony was held virtually for the first time in its 18-year history.
09/18/2020
New WealthTech Views Report: How Distributed Ledger Technology & Blockchain are shaping the future of wealth & asset management
The report was created because the wealth and asset management sector continues to face challenges due to the unstoppable digitalization that is threatening traditional business models in finance.
09/18/2020
The fintech barbarians are no longer at the gate - they’ve been invited inside
The success of fintech has made banking better.
09/17/2020
Hackers target business owners with Covid-19 VAT deferral scam
In fact, we recently observed a 667% spike in coronavirus-related spear-phishing attacks from February compared to March, during the start of the UK’s lockdown.
09/17/2020
Crealogix recognised for “Best Client Self Service System” at Goodacre Financial Technology Awards 2020
The judging panel awarded CREALOGIX with the “Best Client Self Service System” award for its innovative digital wealth management products.
09/17/2020
Sesame launches tech solution to FCA mortgage rule
The bespoke tech solution is available exclusively to the network’s advisers.
09/16/2020
Klarna becomes Europe’s biggest fintech unicorn at over $10 billion valuation after mega-round
Klarna nearly doubled its prior valuation in the new $650 million round, led by Silver Lake Partners, from $5.5 billion to $10.6 billion.
09/16/2020
BNP Paribas preps for post-trade DLT with smart contract apps
We believe that DAML has the potential to emerge as a new standard for international capital markets.
09/16/2020
IA launches fintech guide for 'laggard' asset management industry
Guidance for spotting potential tech partners
09/15/2020
Contemi Solutions Wins Best Corporate Actions Module Award for Second Year in a Row
An examination of the key features of the preferred investment vehicle for many Japanese investors.
09/15/2020
Concerns and anxieties over financial scams increase due to impact of pandemic
The data reveals the situation is getting worse as the pandemic continues
09/15/2020
Detour: An altered path to profit for European fintechs
To navigate the economic fall-out from COVID-19, Europe’s fintechs will need to adjust their playbook.
09/14/2020
Contemi Wins 'Best Corporate Actions Module' Award for the Second Year in a Row
This award is also consistent with the industry recognising the importance of interaction between investors, their decision makers and those processing the events in the back office.
09/14/2020
Objectway Wealthtech Suite Crowned "Best Wealth Management System" for the Second Consecutive Year
The long established Goodacre Systems in the City Financial Technology Awards took place online this year with the participation of representatives from all leading financial services firms.
09/14/2020
Virtual Assets Red Flag Indicators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
In response, the FATF Report Virtual Assets - Red Flag Indiciators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing will help national authorities detect whether virtual assets are being used for criminal activity.
09/14/2020
Wealthtech Spending to Reach US$24B Annually by 2023
COVID-19 is Redefining the Tech Investment Roadmap, Source: Wealth Management Technology Forecast 2020-2023, Celent, August 2020
09/14/2020
Conbrio Fund Partners Selects SS&C for Global Investor & Distribution Solutions
SS&C will provide full-service support for U.K. fund range with GBP1.5 billion under management
09/11/2020
Open finance: Open for new services
The term “open banking” does little to promote the benefits of an open ecosystem for banking customers; after all, customers should not only be able to access all their accounts via a single application, but also use third-party services.
09/11/2020
European fintechs are dipping their toes into Asia — but it’s not for the faint hearted
European fintechs are now eyeing central and south-east Asia as their global hubs. Can they crack it?