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Moneyfarm buys German robo-adviser

Moneyfarm uses a blend of algorithmic-based investment advice backed by a team of consultants to reassure its customer base of 27,000 active retail investors and discuss portfolio performance.

Speech: FCA's Christopher Woolard on the Cryptoassets Taskforce

The taskforce has concluded that there are 3 major harms associated with cryptoassets.

BCS Global Markets goes live on Calypso

The final configuration set up was validated through independent health check for both technical and performance aspects using Calypso consultants.

Aegon outsources off-platform business

This agreement is expected to lead to annual run-rate expense savings for Aegon of approximately £10 million initially

Blockchain and transfer agency – the hype versus the resistance

This news was followed by another announcement, in May 2018, that a business processing vendor had partnered with a software provider to create a “self-service” option for investors.

Nucleus signs new deal with platform tech firm

Nucleus chief technology officer Andrew Smith says: “This new arrangement is of vital importance to the ongoing process and pace of development at Nucleus as we prepare the business for significant scale in our second decade of business.

Deliveroo rides to victory, winning Deloitte’s UK Fast 50 for the second year in a row

Duncan Down commented: “These results show the nature of many of the Fast 50 entrants, who are ahead of the game in attracting the best talent and ensuring inclusivity.

Wealth management startup raises $1M from UK-based angels

Launched in mid-2017, CashRich helps users to manage money growth more confidently.

Avaloq wins BLOCKCHAIN category prize

“This award confirms our vision for the blockchain,” said Product Innovation Manager Philippe Meyer, who gave a speech at the trade fair entitled “Integration of cryptocurrencies: towards the convergence of two worlds”.

Valdis Dombrovskis statement on on regulating virtual currencies and ICOs

Sceptics believe that crypto-assets and Initial Coin Offerings are not serious.

Gibraltar Stock Exchange announces fintech joint venture

The Hashstacs Inc. collaboration will work to develop the STACS Protocol

German crypto firm purchases investment bank

In January 2018, Bitcoin Group SE purchased a 50% stake in Sineus Financial Services GmbH, as part of the company’s expansion plans.

Adviser acceptance of robo-advice increasing

This compared with just 17 per cent thinking robo-advice had a role to play in 2016 while 47 per cent had disagreed.

Innovate Finance and Singapore FinTech Association sign MoU

This agreement is representative of Innovate Finance’s continued support for both business and regulatory alignment between international FinTech Hubs.

RSA fraud report: Online banking and compromised credit cards

Fraudulent activity is expected to climb further in these areas across Q4 in anticipation of Black Friday/Christmas shopping.

Australian wealth management platform launches in UK

Increasing headcount is no longer the answer, but reducing investigation time and making smarter decisions is.

Fusion Wealth extends SEI agreement

Fusion share a commitment to innovation and we look forward to working together to provide the best possible solutions for both our existing clients and the new joint venture between Lloyds Banking Group and Schroders.

Santander invests in German fintech app

The funding round also counts on the participation of Mosaic Ventures and Ribbit Capital--which led February 2017's 5.5 million euro ($6.2 million) Series A round--and existing investors DN Capital, among others.

FSB publishes Cyber Lexicon

The lexicon will be delivered to the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Buenos Aires later this month.

Focus Solutions launches digital engagement software for wealth managers

Bringing together the ‘best in class’ software available on the market and offering cutting-edge technology, it allows wealth managers to deliver exactly what their clients need all in one place.