03/25/2019
Hansard Selects SaaS-Based Majesco LifePlus Solutions
Majesco has established itself as a market leader in cloud-based core insurance solutions within the individual life and pensions sector.
FinTech
03/22/2019
HSBC signs deal to use BlackRock's 'Aladdin' software worldwide
The partnership between Europe's largest bank and the world's biggest asset manager comes as both industries are battling to use technology to increase profits and improve service.
03/22/2019
Banks of the future must maintain human touch
In a survey for CYBG, 81% of respondents say they would still want to speak to someone, or to visit a branch, no matter how advanced technology gets.
03/22/2019
Irish company circit brings open banking to the audit profession
Regulation by the Central Bank of Ireland will accelerate Circit’s growth in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
03/22/2019
Sova Capital picks Iress for wealth management middle-office
Iress will provide multi-asset, multi-market risk and order management capabilities for all developed markets across the US and Europe.
03/21/2019
Swiss Bank Allowing Crypto Access is a Win for Bitcoin
The Swiss bank, Julius Baer, is among the very first banks to allow such a crypto transaction facility within the banking arena.
03/21/2019
12 financial institutions have signed up to Avaloq’s PSD2 solution to meet March deadline
Avaloq launched its PSD2 software and PSD2 as a service solutions in December 2018
03/20/2019
Private Wealth Systems partners My Accountant to enhance family offices offering
The integrated offering will help global family offices to streamline operations, improve security, reduce technology expenditures without compromising with control or oversight, Private Wealth Systems have said.
03/19/2019
Objectway among the top 500 champions that haul the italian economy
The ranking depicts a heterogeneous entrepreneurial situation, but with some common drivers.
03/19/2019
The hybrid model: the future of financial advice
Most analysts agree. Accenture’s report ‘The Rise of Robo Advice’ noted that most robo services, “won’t meet the needs of investors with even moderately complex financial lives.”
03/19/2019
Digital tax reforms 'likely to hit all international companies'
Tax reforms aimed at technology companies will be likely to affect all large international businesses in the end, tax experts have said.
03/19/2019
Technology is playing a bigger role and advisers need to catch up
Digital technology is now playing a key role in improving customer choice and engagement, particularly among the younger generation who expect to transact in real-time via mobile platforms.
03/18/2019
Tech investors include #MeToo clauses in start-up deals
Entrepreneurs forced to disclose sexual harassment complaints in due diligence exercises
03/17/2019
EU's mobile payments market attracts global challengers
Growth in popularity of the smartphone and its part in our daily lives is one of the major drivers of the mobile payments market.
03/17/2019
Maitland’s successful journey with RPA speeds up efficiencies
The value to the team has been that fund accountants are now freed up to focus on NAV reviews and the management and resolution of exceptions related to the NAV process.
03/15/2019
Money keeps flowing to fintechs
The online challenger bank Chime announced a $200 million funding round at the beginning of March, the largest ever for a savings and lending fintech.
03/15/2019
Accenture Interactive Expands Digital Marketing Services
Storm Digital has approximately 90 employees located in Amsterdam and Groningen, who will become part of Accenture Interactive.
03/14/2019
BCBS statement on the growth of crypto-assets
Crypto-assets have exhibited a high degree of volatility and are considered an immature asset class given the lack of standardisation and constant evolution.
03/13/2019
Tech giants do not face enough competition – reducing consumer choice and innovation
An independent panel of experts says UK competition rules must be updated for the digital age.
03/13/2019
Forbes Insights: Accelerate Business Value with Intelligent Automation
Forbes Insights surveyed over 300 senior executives around the world