09/22/2020
TrustQuay forges forward signing 4 new technology deals
The new technology deals signed by TrustQuay are to put in place new administration and accounting platforms
FinTech
09/22/2020
Nucleus launches behavioural finance guide for advisers
The paper sets out the background to behavioural finance theory, in particular highlighting the uncertain, complex financial landscape clients and advisers now find themselves in.
09/22/2020
SS&C’s Black Diamond Wealth Platform Launches Command Center for Investment Advisors
The Client View application centralizes all client-focused workflows in one place
09/21/2020
Mitigo joins as latest PIMFA Plus partner to help members combat alarming new trend in ransomware attacks
Ransomware is a type of malicious software which encrypts a firm’s data so it is impossible for them to access any information.
09/21/2020
Allfunds launches "Allfunds Blockchain"
Allfunds Blockchain will be focused on two clearly differentiated and totally independent types of activities
09/21/2020
Volta Finance Limited - Dividend Declaration
The Company has arranged for its shareholders to be able to elect to receive their dividends in either Euros or Pounds Sterling.
09/21/2020
Cyber Security; pension schemes in 2020
On a personal level, there are sophisticated ‘phishing’ emails in circulation, which purport to come from HMRC, DVLA and TV Licensing among others.
09/21/2020
Financial software provider Fenergo mulls IPO
Fenergo raised $80 million from ABN AMRO Ventures
09/21/2020
Europe’s tech sector pulls away from banks
Technology index is up 11% this year, while falling lenders face ‘gloomy’ outlook
09/18/2020
Iress wins ‘Best Adviser Solution’ at the Goodacre virtual awards
The awards ceremony was held virtually for the first time in its 18-year history.
09/18/2020
New WealthTech Views Report: How Distributed Ledger Technology & Blockchain are shaping the future of wealth & asset management
The report was created because the wealth and asset management sector continues to face challenges due to the unstoppable digitalization that is threatening traditional business models in finance.
09/18/2020
The fintech barbarians are no longer at the gate - they’ve been invited inside
The success of fintech has made banking better.
09/17/2020
Hackers target business owners with Covid-19 VAT deferral scam
In fact, we recently observed a 667% spike in coronavirus-related spear-phishing attacks from February compared to March, during the start of the UK’s lockdown.
09/17/2020
Crealogix recognised for “Best Client Self Service System” at Goodacre Financial Technology Awards 2020
The judging panel awarded CREALOGIX with the “Best Client Self Service System” award for its innovative digital wealth management products.
09/17/2020
Sesame launches tech solution to FCA mortgage rule
The bespoke tech solution is available exclusively to the network’s advisers.
09/16/2020
Klarna becomes Europe’s biggest fintech unicorn at over $10 billion valuation after mega-round
Klarna nearly doubled its prior valuation in the new $650 million round, led by Silver Lake Partners, from $5.5 billion to $10.6 billion.
09/16/2020
BNP Paribas preps for post-trade DLT with smart contract apps
We believe that DAML has the potential to emerge as a new standard for international capital markets.
09/16/2020
IA launches fintech guide for 'laggard' asset management industry
Guidance for spotting potential tech partners
09/15/2020
Contemi Solutions Wins Best Corporate Actions Module Award for Second Year in a Row
An examination of the key features of the preferred investment vehicle for many Japanese investors.
09/15/2020
Concerns and anxieties over financial scams increase due to impact of pandemic
The data reveals the situation is getting worse as the pandemic continues