03/23/2015
Bitcoins – Money Without Physical Form
Bitcoins and other virtual currencies have grown into a global phenomenon
FinTech
03/23/2015
Four More Asset Managers Join Plato Partnership
AXA Investment Managers, Union Investment, JPMorgan Asset Management and Fidelity Worldwide Investment are the latest additions to the Plato Partnership, the consortium of asset managers and broker dealers behind a new not-for-profit trading platform prop
03/23/2015
Technology Crossover Ventures appoints new partner
Former Misys Executive Chairman and CEO Will Play Strategic Role on Growing Team of World-Class Technology Investment Professionals in TCV’s London Office
03/20/2015
Brooks to spend £4 million on new tech system
The system will be built internally and with the help of third parties.
03/19/2015
City Of London Wealth Management Awards Recognises FxPro as Best FX Service Provider
Seismic events such as the Swiss National Bank's removal of the Swiss Franc peg against the euro have rocked the FX industry
03/19/2015
Old Mutual Global Investors chooses CloudMargin
The implementation was successfully completed in January 2015.
03/19/2015
Top UK hedge fund also appears to have rolled out a LinkedIn ban
Whether this is a formal ban or collusion between front office staff is unclear.
03/18/2015
JHC boosts team
His previous role was Operations Manager at Octopus Investments where he was responsible for transforming the operational processes and driving the new business and client administration teams forward.
03/18/2015
UBS partners Diebold on branch automation
By providing a consistent omni-channel user experience across UBS' network, the new units allow consumers to conveniently and securely execute transactions such as bill payments or get an overview of assets.
03/18/2015
Six technology companies to hasten the demise of retail bank giants
These companies might offer loans, current accounts, savings accounts and even mortgages in the future.
03/17/2015
Instinet Europe applies for FCA registration as a Payment Institution
Driven by customer demand, Instinet Europe Limited today announced its application as a Payment Institution with the Financial Conduct Authority
03/17/2015
Advent Software Wins for Third Consecutive Year at MENA Fund Manager Fund Services Awards
Award Confirms Advent's Position as One of the Region's Leading Technology Providers
03/17/2015
Multrees chooses Babel Systems' platform
The agreement follows a comprehensive industry-wide competitive selection process to find the most state-of-the art solution
03/16/2015
Leading UK investment platform launche of a number of new online services
With just over 12 months before the sunset clause deadline, adviser firms are being urged to act now in order to be fully prepared for the end of fund rebates on existing platform business that’s still therefore subject to bundled pricing.
03/13/2015
Halifax uses heartbeat sensor to secure online banking
ECG signals could replace online banking passwords following a successful trial by Halifax.
03/13/2015
Why 'Britcoins' may soon pay for your latte
Britain's first Bitcoin cash machine has been installed in a Shoreditch coffee shop in London, where you can pay for your coffee from your digital wallet.
03/12/2015
DataArt, OpsCheck Develop Business Operations Apps for Hedge Funds
The firms will develop and launch a Web-based version of OpsCheck for hedge fund operational oversight
03/11/2015
Standard Life Group Mobilises Thousands of Employees Around the World with MobileIron and Deutsche Telekom
This partnership enables Standard Life to provide secure access to documents and files, whether on corporate-issued or employee-owned Android and iOS devices to more than 2,000 mobile employees around the world.
03/11/2015
Lombard Risk squares up to EBA and PRA liquidity reporting
The latest set of regulations focuses on the Liquidity Coverage aspect - referred to by Lombard Risk REG-Xperts as ‘LIQREP’
03/11/2015
Investec Enhances Mobile Banking Security in the United Kingdom and South Africa using Entersekt’s Transakt Software
Specialist bank, Investec, has implemented Entersekt’s multi-factor authentication product, Transakt, to boost the security of its private client mobile application