04/11/2018
If bitcoin mania spreads like a disease, Barclays thinks the fever has broken
An inflating asset bubble can have multiple peaks as awareness spreads, according to Barclays.
FinTech
04/11/2018
Hedgie giant targeted by Chinese scammers
The firm is the latest in a long line of investment companies targeted by scammers.
04/06/2018
HSBC spends US$2.3b on digital platforms, AI and new technology to reach tech savvy customers
Bank has also teamed up with WeChat to communicate with clients on messaging app
04/04/2018
Objectway shortlisted at the WealthBriefing Awards 2018
Showcasing ‘best of breed’ providers in the global private banking, wealth management and trusted advisor communities
04/04/2018
Fintech firm launches new trading platform to help win white label partnerships
This places a requirement on fund mangers and other investors to be able to show they got the best price possible for their end client.
04/04/2018
Saxo Bank launches trading platform for active traders and institutional clients
Today, Saxo Bank launches SaxoTraderPRO, a new trading platform for active traders and institutional clients offering a unique combination of a feature rich trading platform and ease of use.
04/02/2018
Intesa Sanpaolo plans asset management merger
Tie-up aims to cater for older, wealthier clients amid competition from tech rivals
04/02/2018
Danske Bank to integrate Minna subscription management platform
The Danske Bank deal adds another 2.4 million customers, meaning that Minna will be serving seven million people in the Nordics.
04/01/2018
Israeli startup eToro mulls future London float as it rides cryptocurrency boom
A major “social trading” website, amateur investors on eToro can use the site to mirror the portfolios of successful traders.
03/29/2018
Avaloq becomes founding partner of FinTech Scotland
FinTech Scotland was launched to drive growth and employment and position Scotland as a financial services technology centre of excellence. The organisation was registered in the summer of 2017 and its CEO, Stephen Ingledew was appointed in January this y
03/28/2018
Barclays Eagle Lab will help Isle of Man businesses soar to new heights
“The Eagle Lab concept originates in the UK, but has been made possible in the Isle of Man through our partnership with the Chamber of Commerce and Department for Enterprise.”
03/28/2018
Euro bank payments to UK to become significantly cheaper
European Commission says transfers will now be charged as domestic transactions
03/27/2018
Banco BNI Europa launches online account opening system through videoconference
The process is simple, fast and intuitive, without the usual bureaucracies associated with account opening.
03/27/2018
Premier Asset Management launches digital portal
There will be no additional costs for advisers or their clients to use PremierConnect.
03/26/2018
Wealth dynamix crowned best boarding solution family wealth report awards 2018 new york
Wealth Dynamix is renowned as a market leader across Europe and helps financial services businesses meet shifting client and regulatory dynamics and has consistently pushed the boundaries of digital innovation and cloud technology on an international scal
03/26/2018
Fund managers stick with Facebook but order change
That has hurt Facebook's legion of fund manager backers, who have been enthusiastic buyers of the shares after their flotation in 2012, since when they have risen by more than 300%.
03/25/2018
Zuckerberg apologises with full-page newspaper ads
'This was a breach of trust, and I’m sorry we didn’t do more at the time.'
03/23/2018
Crypto Finds a Friendly EU Island in the Sun
Binance to announce banking partnership in Malta: Zhao
03/22/2018
Launch of IA Learning to provide cyber security training
Offering over 60 modules, IA Learning will also enable those working in the asset management industry to receive training
03/22/2018
Britain is getting a cryptocurrency task force
A new cryptoassets task force, the next steps in ‘robo-regulation’ and a UK-Australia ‘fintech bridge' are in the government’s first Fintech Sector Strategy.