04/17/2020
Trade Republic, a German Robinhood, raises $67M led by Accel and Founders Fund
The Series B is being co-led by Accel and Founders Fund, and is brings the total raised by the Berlin-based startup to just over €80 million.
FinTech
04/17/2020
Technology will win future clients
There are several considerations when selecting the right type of co-browsing or client portal software. Here are some key areas to bear in mind.
04/16/2020
How to make digital meetings feel like face-to-face
It’s fairly straightforward to use, and you can send a client a link so they can speak to you and see any documents you’re sharing.
04/15/2020
Agora signs up collaborators for its digital capital markets journey
Veteran DCM banker Charlie Berman closes in on first product launch aimed at digitizing processes and workflows along the life of a bond.
04/15/2020
Avaloq and ACTICO expand strategic partnership to prevent financial crime
The expansion of our partnership with ACTICO illustrates the importance Avaloq attaches to the basic principle of an open platform architecture.
04/15/2020
FNZ fails to allay CMA concerns for GBST deal
After competition of the phase one investigation, the watchdog has decided to launch a more in-depth investigation.
04/09/2020
Finantix confirms closing of acquisition
We are delighted that our expertise in AI and Finantix’s expertise in banking technology can come together to benefit customers.
04/08/2020
HSBC relaunches its HNW wealth management platform
With the enhanced version, HSBC Jade Directors can generate risk analysis reports across all the major elements of a multi-asset wealth portfolio and discuss the insights drawn from WPIS's analysis.
04/08/2020
ECB data show eurozone banks had weak profits before coronavirus
German banks were the least profitable with negligible returns last year
04/08/2020
Digital Alpha is a Sum of Excellences
The digital wealth & investment management revolution only makes sense if it generates value for the customer in terms of a digital alpha across an end-to-end investment experience.
04/08/2020
FCA says Coronavirus will accelerate shift to digital
The FCA continued that it also needs to be aware of the potential disproportionate impact on vulnerable consumers, some of whom may be among the ‘digitally disenfranchised’.
04/08/2020
Maximising the Cost Effectiveness of the Back Office
The demand is to have a single system than can meet all of the back office requirements, without the need for a large number of peripheral systems that are costly and sometimes unreliable.
04/07/2020
UK consumers put strong technology as main appeal for banks
The reason for this desire for robust technology comes from the fact technology is being deeply ingrained in our daily lives.
04/07/2020
Episode 27: Get Ready for The ABCDs of Innovation® with Chris Perry, President of Broadridge
How Broadridge helps our clients understand and apply next-gen technologies
04/07/2020
FundRock chooses Zeidler Group's counterparty due diligence solution
FundRock will benefit from Zeidler’s sophisticated due diligence service, which includes bespoke questionnaires for different counterparties
04/07/2020
7Q Financial Services goes live with Axia Wealth & Fund Management
Profile continuously invests in its platforms to deliver superior customer service for the financial services sector and advanced functionality to help firms successfully compete in the demanding marketplace.
04/06/2020
SimCorp launches holistic managed data service, Datacare, in collaboration with buy-side institutions
SimCorp’s managed service delivers ready to use, validated data for business operations, relieving the expensive, time-consuming and distracting data headache firms face today, as they struggle to compete in already tough market conditions.
04/06/2020
Why tech stocks have been the stars of the coronavirus market slump
Recurring revenues at software stocks are key to protecting investors' savings
04/06/2020
Artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in wealth management
The use of AI risks replicating the over-reliance on quantitative techniques that led to the 2008 crisis, writes Dan Tammas-Hastings
04/03/2020
Banking industry sets out vision for EU payments market
Top of the list of priorities is the importance of developing instant payments across the EU that allows for both the differentiation of EU companies and the reduction of dependency on the dominant non-EU payment card schemes.