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Amazon’s fintech deal a ‘wakeup call’ for wealth managers

Amazon has had a limited insurance operation in the UK for several years.

Kraken Crypto Exchange Seeks EU License, Eyes Expansion in Europe

A final decision is yet to be made as the exchange is in ongoing talks with supervisory bodies on the Old Continent.

Amazon offers £1,000 joining bonus for new UK staff

It is the latest example of firms using incentives to attract staff as they struggle to recruit.

Tezos selected to enable smart contracts for leading European banks

Tezos is an open source Proof of Stake blockchain network that offers security, reliability, and speed for the next generation of financial services products.

WealthKernel launches digital Sipp for fintechs

The fintech says it will use the product to offer its users additional retirement saving capabilities alongside their traditional pension pots.

Research reveals 'dramatic' crypto increase from UK wealth managers

Nickel Digital commissioned a survey with 23 institutional investors and wealth managers in the UK who collectively oversee US$66.5bn in assets and who currently have some exposure to digital assets.

Banking & Wealth Management: How to Win the Best of Both Worlds

This requires a culture of proactive change that is typical of a technology-forward institution.

4 Italian FinTech companies to watch out for in 2021

Lombardy emerges as a leading region for the number of ventures, with 169 HQ out of the 345.

LLB Group posts record result

Group net profit increased to CHF 71.1 million. All three market divisions and booking centres contributed to this robust growth.

Bitcoin crosses $50,000 as PayPal offers crypto products in UK

The broader cryptocurrency market was up 1.7% over the 24 hours to Monday morning to reach a market cap of $2.14tn (£1.57tn), according to data provider CoinMarketCap.

Everest Group names Capgemini a leader in application and digital services in banking

The ADS banking IT services market grew by a CAGR of 6% in the last two years, as banks accelerated the adoption of digital platforms to orchestrate banking ecosystem and experiences.

Iress board progresses bid from European private equity firm

Under the terms of the third bid a revised offer of A$15.91 cash per share also comprising cash consideration of A$15.75 is to be paid by EQT.

45% of family offices regard cryptocurrencies as a hedge

71% of institutional investors from Asia are already invested in crypto assets.

APG positions for a digital future

This means investing substantially in a data hub to store external and internal data and investing in resources to interpret and use the data.

5 FinTech companies from the Nordics making an impact

It will make FinTech products an integral part of our digitalized life.

Challenger banks make reputational gains in business banking

The business banking sector is a big target for digital challengers and some are already building good reputations in the market

Investment platforms can learn from Open Banking

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded, finally, to my compendium of transfer issues which so many of you kindly took the time to share.

Earnings of Big Tech companies

The five largest technology companies ‒ Apple, Amazon, Alphabet, Microsoft and Facebook ‒ account for 22 per cent of the S&P 500 Index

Finastra and Salt Edge collaborate to provide a more personalized banking experience

Combined offering provides instant PSD2 and global Open Banking compliance for an open, secure and personalized banking experience

Ethereum to exceed Bitcoin’s value within five years

“Ether is up around 240% this year, while Bitcoin is up less than 38%. In fact, it has outperformed all other benchmark assets in the first half of this year.”