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Scottish Widows 'actively looking' at offering robo-advice

Lloyds is one of a number of banks working with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of its advice unit, a project aimed at increasing access to low-cost advice.

Profile Software launches next Leasing solution

In particular, the Leasing Management module ensures end to end automation from the Origination, through the activation of Lease and up to the Debt Collection and Recovery operations.

Cryptocurrency: Is the juice worth the squeeze?

For now, one thing is evident: cryptocurrencies are extremely volatile, with the potential for enormous swings in either direction almost instantaneously.

The keys to connecting with tech-savvy investors

Find out tips for creating relevant information on-demand, communicating via multiple channels and providing greater transparency in the financial planning process.

RegTech incubator Codify adds five new fintechs to its programme

Codify, which launched last April, provides participants business resources and development opportunities, including office space, mentors, access to a network of partners and customers

Basler Kantonalbank partners with Vontobel on digital distribution

Over 60 banks and 500 asset managers with more than 4,000 users in total currently use this real-time platform to create tailor-made bespoke investment solutions.

Raiffeisen Bank Will Accelerate Digital Transformation with FICO Platform

"They realize the incredible advantages to be had from bringing greater consistency and control to all banking channels. Our solutions will support their approach to holistic customer management."

Digital Asset Group and GMEX Group form strategic alliance

Joint Venture will develop high impact Blockchain and Crypto Economy initiatives to bridge the gap with mainstream finance

Robo-Adviser Scalable Hits $1.2 Billion by Joining With Banks

The firm in September announced a partnership with ING-DiBa, the German digital lender owned by Amsterdam-based ING Groep NV, offering Scalable Capital’s investment services to its 8 million customers.

DDOS attacks target dutch banks

In January the Dutch Tax Authority, ABN Amro, ING and Rabobank were all hit by multiple DDoS attacks. An 18-year-old man from Oosterhout was arrested.

Bitcoin Cash and EOS added to deVere Crypto as 35% of HNWIs embrace cryptocurrencies

The news comes as deVere release the findings of a new international poll in which it is revealed that 35 per cent of high net worth individuals are now already invested in or will make investments in cryptocurrencies before the end of 2018.

Paris AM opens sister company in Geneva

The company’s CIO, Romain Decorps, said: ‘Many investors are interested in blockchain, but it is hard to find firms they trust and that are properly regulated.’

Deutsche Buries Digital Bank Plan

Instead, Deutsche Bank harbors plans of a digital platform, and will provide further details in the fourth quarter.

IBM and Crédit Mutuel Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership

The bank is also using IBM MaaS360 to protect 10,000 advisors' mobile phones used across the overall Crédit Mutuel Group.

Schroders launches MoneyLens to engage with millennials

The website will be edited by Vicki Owen, previously a journalist at the Mail on Sunday, and will publish articles written by millennials across all parts of the business at Schroders.

Asset managers told to face up to rising cyber and engineered crime threat

Combine that with today’s laser-focus on the protection of data, and security is becoming ever more crucial for these organisations.

Retail banks lose over half of European applicants during on-boarding

The new research paints an even bleaker picture across Europe with 52% of respondents admitting abandoning applications.

Norway's Central Bank Mulls Digital Currency as Cash Use Declines

Already, the country's DNB bank has stopped handling cash, with Trond Bentestuen, group executive vice president of wealth management and insurance at the bank, telling local media as far back as 2016, that only 6 percent of Norwegians use cash on a

Temenos Launches Next-Generation Front Office Suite

Temenos unveils its comprehensive Front Office Suite for banks aiming to rapidly achieve deep customer intimacy

IBM plans to hire 1,800 people in France for blockchain and AI

This hiring plan still represents pocket change for such a big company with hundreds of thousands of people.

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