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Blockchain and cryptocurrencies – the future has already begun

We believe that this momentum will accelerate.

Avaloq invests in Raquest

The German company's software promises to make it easy for financial institutions to get relief at source and reclaim withholding tax through automated digital processing.

Iwoca integration with Xero offers Pay later option for businesses

As part of this new integration, iwocaPay will be directly accessible in Xero.

Crypto Finance Group: Why Every Bank Will Need a Crypto Asset Strategy

In the midst of this change, crypto assets are emerging as a 'safe-haven' asset for institutional investors looking for alternative stores of value for their investment portfolios.

Charles Stanley signs up for the new ESG Manager application

Charles Stanley’s investment managers will benefit from detailed visualisations, helping them to understand exposures, check preference conflicts and assess the impact of ESG-driven changes on risk, yield and return.

Multiple Swiss banks Become Member of Blockchain Compliance Platform WeCanComply

Other participants include the Swiss Investment Managers Alliance, comprising companies which together manage funds of over CHF 100 billion ($112 billion).

UK Government picks AutoRek for US roadshow

The DIT’s RegTech Roadshow will take place virtually between the 22nd and the 26th February 2021

MALTA: Digital transformation trends of banking sector

Digital banking has changed the landscape of banking very rapidly over the past few years.

Swedish digital bank Northmill raises $30m for European expansion

Hikmet Ego, CEO, Northmill, says: "Our fantastic employees, long-term perspective, proven business model and our strong belief in technology as a driver, have created the conditions now enabling us to accelerate further."

FinecoBank FY2020 results show that quality one-stop-solution works

Leading European fintech bank highlights a strong acceleration in UK customer acquisition, operating breakeven for UK operations expected within 1Q 2021

BNP Paribas rolls out payment tracking to corporate clients

BNP Paribas corporate customers can thus make it possible for their beneficiaries to benefit from the traceability of payment in real time and in a very secure way, thus ensuring efficiency, transparency and trust.

Speech: ECB's Fabio Panetta on a digital euro's impact on the financial system

In today’s discussion on the digitalisation of payments, these debates sound familiar.

Quilter Financial Adviser School to offer digital courses

All Level 4 training materials have been moved online, supported by videos, voice overs and questions to check understanding.

Italian digital bank illimity reports €31 million profit

The fourth quarter provided a significant contribution to the annual results, posting a pre-tax profit of 8.3 million euro, despite investments were made in new strategic projects whose positive effects will only be felt in future years.

The changing face of Digital ID in Jersey and Guernsey

In Guernsey, current indications are that the GFSC would prefer to leave the development of any such utilities to industry.

Has the pandemic accelerated digital transformation?

A more conversational approach to even simple automated tasks can put the human touch – and a premium service level – at the heart of the next generation of digital wealth tools.

The changing face of operational risk

The risks facing financial services players are multiplying and evolving. Creating a dynamic and proactive risk culture is essential to prevent serious losses.

AutoRek selected by the UK Government’s Department for International Trade to showcase best in British innovation

AutoRek was chosen following a highly competitive recruitment process.

Payment Fraud Prevention app from NetGuardians sees success on Finastra's FusionFabric.cloud

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) dramatically improve fraud scoring accuracy, resulting in reduced false positives and fraud losses, while delivering significant operational savings

AnaCap sells Equa bank

Together with management, AnaCap has successfully implemented an accelerated challenger bank growth strategy with investment in innovation, talent and the effective application of modern technology.

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