09/23/2016
Blockchain in the Financial Sector
This is done by making assets intelligent.
FinTech
09/23/2016
SIX Securities Services and Clearstream seek collaboration as European financial landscape becomes more challenging
Rising costs of regulation, pressure to reduce margins and increased competition are all factors in drive to potential partnership between Switzerland’s CSD and the European ICSD Group. Emphasis is on managing costs and creating new services.
09/23/2016
Digital Keystone wins Best use of Platform technology at Schroders UK Platform Awards 2016
Digital Keystone’s Adaptive Portal uses leading-edge technologies to integrate disparate data sources
09/23/2016
UK Government to open cyber security accelerator for tech startups
This is an excellent partnership and great opportunity for all of us to work together to not only support the UK economy but also encourage businesses to take a real interest
09/23/2016
HSBC goes hipster in London fintech hub hunt
If the deal goes ahead, HSBC will join Barclays fintech accelerator in Whitechapel (East London).
09/22/2016
Global Digital Payment Transactions Set to Reach 10 Percent Growth for First Time Finds World Payments Report 2016
The growth in digital payment transactions is largely being driven by strong economic growth in key developing countries, improved security measures such as EMV1 and biometrics.
09/22/2016
Another award for 7IMagine, our innovative financial tool
In an evening ceremony on 20 September for the UK Platform Awards 2016, the team won Leading Integrated Planning Tool Provider.
09/22/2016
Technological, Economic and Demographic Shifts Will Transform the Wealth Industry By 2021, Says Roubini ThoughtLab
Fast-moving investment providers are already driving top- and bottom-line growth by going digital.
09/22/2016
Almax puts AI to work on information overload in capital markets
Almax Analytics solves the problem of information overload with actionable insights by putting the content of news into context
09/22/2016
BearingPoint again among global top 100 on the IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings
The IDC Financial Insights FinTech Rankings categorize and evaluate the top global providers of financial technology based on calendar year revenues
09/22/2016
Changes to internal models used by UK insurance firms under Solvency II
The PRA has published a supervisory statement (SS12/16) on changes to internal models used by UK insurance firms under Solvency II. The supervisory statement covers:
09/21/2016
Asset managers quick to adopt blockchain
Research finds two-thirds of firms will use technology by 2021
09/21/2016
The Evolution of Digital Asset Management
Digital Asset Management (DAM), as we know it, has disappeared.
09/21/2016
Suspected Russia-based stealth banking malware Qadars Trojan sets sights on 18 UK banks
The latest version of the Trojan prompts users into unknowingly providing system admin access and steals credentials.
09/21/2016
No likelihood of blockchain revolution occurring any time soon, says Bank of England
He further emphasized that in many cases, reform to outdated business processes will need to precede any application of the technology itself.
09/21/2016
Nucleus wins Platform of the year accolade at 2016 UK Platform Awards
Much as we are delighted to have won our awards, we are also delighted to see Transact acknowledged for the key role they have played in the evolution of the platform market
09/20/2016
Infosys and Huawei launch cloud-based universal banking capability
Startup Banks To Create New Propositions for Customers in the UK
09/20/2016
Cofunds defiant on tech upgrade costs as profits sink to £73k
Aegon has budgeted £80m all-in for the tech integration, while Old Mutual Wealth is expected to pay £450m for its replatforming.
09/20/2016
Everest Group recognises Avaloq as Star Performer in Capital Markets BPO
Another stand out success is Avaloq’s continued expansion in the retail banking space
09/20/2016
FinTech provides ray of light for financial directors fearing profits squeeze
The figures highlight the ripple effect that the capital’s thriving FinTech scene is having across other sectors across the UK with law firms enjoying the fruits of funding deals, investment and regulatory work.