09/17/2018
Nordea extends open banking platform to Sweden
In turn, the Nordea customers, who are the end users, will be able to authenticate themselves, thereby enabling them to give permission to the third-party providers to access their accounts
FinTech
09/17/2018
China UnionPay kicks off European expansion with UK launch
World’s biggest payment card issuer challenges US rivals Visa and Mastercard
09/17/2018
Avaloq upgrades open software architecture designed to make banks more agile
The upgrade to Avaloq’s open software architecture allows financial institutions to consolidate IT operations onto a single platform.
09/17/2018
European Central Bank Has No Plan of Issuing Crypto
This would provide holders a plain claim on the central bank, circumventing the banking system and strongly revolutionising the manner monetary policy is done.
09/17/2018
Robo-adviser drums up £3.8m funding
The funding round follows a seed funding round of £2.5m, which was completed in 2017, and almost a year of integration with GoCompare’s services.
09/14/2018
Crypto Giant Invests in Lux Regtech Startup
Huobi is the world’s third largest digital currency exchange by daily trading volume.
09/13/2018
deVere Crypto adds two new cryptocurrencies – in the current bear market
Each different cryptocurrency offers unique properties, strengths and uses for investors.
09/13/2018
Profile Software is sponsoring the UK Finance Digital Innovation Summit
At its stand, Profile Software will be presenting amongst others its FMS.next Digital Banking solution that incorporates the entire spectrum of banking operations, on a single platform, with online and powerful features for client onboarding, transactions
09/13/2018
Liechtenstein Blockchain Act To Create Crypto Hub For Institutional Investors
The government, and the Prince, is keen to expand into blockchain.
09/12/2018
Sovereign backs MBO of Asset Control
Sovereign will leverage its experience in the financial services and technology sectors to support Asset Control’s continued momentum during its next phase of growth.
09/12/2018
German central bank warns of cyber risks to financial institutes
All banks need to work towards adapting their business models to new digital realities
09/12/2018
DSB to create Technology Roadmap to evolve technology
The DSB is a fully automated generator of International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs) for OTC derivatives.
09/12/2018
UK and Israel forge closer links to foster fintech and cyber security innovation
The partnership will strengthen support for innovation and encourage new global business opportunities by streamlining the exchange of technology and expertise between both markets.
09/12/2018
Barclays launches Open Banking feature on its app
The Barclays open banking feature will be rolled out to customers over the coming weeks.
09/11/2018
BAML chief prepares for the revolution in transaction banking
Transaction banking is ripe for automation, artificial intelligence and collaboration with fintechs
09/10/2018
Jersey based asset manager selects wealth platform
The Wealth Intelligence platform is hosted on Amazon Web Services
09/10/2018
Broadridge unveils MiFID II post-trade reporting platform
Article 50 ex-post solution further expands its regulatory communication support for investment managers distributing in Europe
09/10/2018
TISE home to world-first listing of digitised notes
Blockchain is the digital ledger system which underpins bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
09/10/2018
TransferWise reports second year of profit, revenue almost doubles
TransferWise reported an annual post-tax net profit of $8 million for the fiscal year ending March 2018.
09/09/2018
deVere crypto app attracts 15,000 clients
“Overwhelmingly positive” reception to deVere app