12/13/2018
City hedge fund giant backs emerging fintech startup
The firm recently announced a partnership with Uber using Jumo Drive, a product which aims to reduce barriers to car ownership for existing Uber driver-partners.
FinTech
12/13/2018
Pro-Crypto French MPs Want to Invest 500 Million Euros to Make France ‘Blockchain Nation’
This 10-year technology is moving out of the experimental stage into industrial implementation.
12/12/2018
InvestCloud survey finds investment management industry falling short on digital offering
This survey shows that there is a clear need from both managers and investors alike not just for more digital adoption, but also for improving the overall quality of digital offerings.
12/12/2018
Finantix announces a strategic growth investment by Motive Partners
Finantix founders and the management team will continue to lead the company to achieve a shared vision and to ensure high service quality to all existing and future clients.
12/12/2018
Barclays app turns on retailers with “turn off” spending feature
A button within the app now allows the customer to choose which types of retailers they are able to spend with, meaning any attempted payments that fall within the “turned off” category will be automatically declined.
12/11/2018
HCL Technologies signs pact for digital transformation of Aegon
The Hague-based company, which serves about 29 million customers and employs over 28,000 people worldwide, wants digital scale up to improve customer self service and cement its position in the market.
12/10/2018
Euro Cyber Resilience Board for pan-European Financial Infrastructures
The cyber threat facing the financial sector continues to be a challenge.
12/07/2018
Is technology the climate saviour?
This is close to the emissions reduction targets of 2050, but misses the Paris Agreement climate targets for 2030.
12/07/2018
Dutch Brands Perceived as the Most Innovative in Europe as Technology Dominates the Ranking
Disruptive 'new giants' rank alongside iconic brands in the first BrandZ™ Top 30 Most Valuable Dutch Brands report
12/07/2018
Fidelity eyes robo-advice launch as banks pile in
Investment group already runs a similar service in Germany
12/07/2018
ING and UniCredit bring AI to the heart of the capital markets
European banks are investing in and using the tools of an AI startup applying deep learning to syndicated loans, asset management and, soon to come, primary bond markets.
12/06/2018
IRESS launches client portal through XPLAN software
IRESS has launched a customisable client portal via its XPLAN software.
12/06/2018
Avaloq and Gazprombank go crypto for wealthtech
Security and ease of use will be fundamental to the new solution
12/05/2018
Digital Bank Tandem Discusses Journey Card, Updates & New Research
With the Journey Card we are allowing people to take control of their finances and build up their score by spending responsibly.”
12/05/2018
Cyber-resilience: range of practices report issued by the Basel Committee
The current challenges and initiatives to enhance cyber-resilience are summarised in 10 key findings and illustrated by case studies which focus on concrete developments in the jurisdictions covered.
12/05/2018
FRS Wins ‘Technology Firm of the Year’ at the Insurance Asset Management Awards
We are honoured to receive this Insurance Asset Management Awards recognition for the second year running.
12/05/2018
Technology in the tax system by Nick Blundell
Technology is often a tool for increasing efficiency and indeed it has been used in the tax system over the years with varying success.
12/04/2018
Jupiter rebrands financial fund for fintech focus
JP Morgan and Citigroup remain top holdings despite shift in investment focus
12/04/2018
Chambers Ranks Top US Blockchain/Crypto Lawyers
Blockchain is a relatively new sector falling in the Fintech industry
12/03/2018
Football stars give backing to new app
Messi, Neymar and Beckham sign up to latest player-backed media venture