07/12/2017
Blockchain fintech fix italian banks
The rescue plan will protect jobs at the banks, the savings of around 2 million households and the financial interests of 200,000 businesses.
FinTech
07/12/2017
French tech firm to stress test trading algorithms for Mifid II
New European securities rules subject algorithms to more rigorous requirements
07/12/2017
Ex-Credit Suisse Trader Raises $66 Million for Bitcoin Push
He also plans to gather $5 million in crowdfunding from consumers on Seedrs later this month.
07/11/2017
HSBC and Barclays join EU project to test the use of digital IDs for cross-border banking
The Consortium will develop a prototype model utilising the Mobile Connect authentication process to enable users to request a digital ID that is validated via eIDAS.
07/11/2017
Broadridge Expands Asset Management Data and Analytics Offering Through Acquisition
This powerful combination will extend Broadridge’s ability to provide its asset management clients with a holistic global market view
07/10/2017
Utopia or Dystopia ... Are you ready for the rise of the cashless society?
But is the future really cashless?
07/10/2017
Swedish financial technology company reports strong growth, possible IPO
Has recently appointed Sara Arildsson, ex-CEO of the publicly listed company Fortnox, as COO, and Maria Hedengren, former CFO of listed NetEnt, as CFO.
07/10/2017
Challenger bank Fidor has called up Seedrs and Nutmeg for its digital marketplace
London-based Nutmeg will also benefit from access to Fidor’s digitally savvy customer base providing them with the opportunity to open fully managed investment portfolios on the digital wealth manager’s platform.
07/10/2017
deVere boss sells last STM shares to focus on fintech
There has been enormous, international interest in our challenger bank, deVere Vault since its launch in April.
07/10/2017
AppDynamics Fuels Innovation at ABN AMRO
Leading Dutch bank frees IT team to grow business
07/07/2017
We take a look at what they're offering
HSBC meanwhile plans to offer a fully advised investment service later this year.
07/06/2017
Wealthify proves a sound investment
Wealthify is turning wealth management on its head with its innovative online investment service after raising £3m in funding.
07/06/2017
Ireland is well placed to ride the fintech wave
Ireland is now a thriving centre for fintech research and innovation
07/05/2017
JHC Systems strengthens sales team
The recent successes with our flagship solution, Figaro, taken up as a managed service by Alliance Trust & Savings and by James Brearley & Sons, proves that wealth management firms are keener than ever to de-risk their investments in technology.
07/05/2017
Millennials and their mobiles matter most, and they’re voting with their money
Telstra’s comparison of UK main banks across the 3MI™ found that Barclays Bank has the largest proportion of millennials among its customer base
07/05/2017
Blockchain: A Game-Changer for Asset Managers?
Natixis Asset Management has been testing a new blockchain-powered fund management tool. Moody's sees this as "credit positive" for asset managers.
07/04/2017
Danske Bank launches open banking beta
It will offer the usual stuff – a sandbox environment to test API integrations with the apps and community support.
07/04/2017
How tech can bring helpful data to clients' fingertips
The internet, Wi-Fi and smartphones have allowed us to do what we have always done but in more convenient ways.
07/03/2017
UK Finance Launches
The new organisation will take on most of the activities previously carried out by the Asset Based Finance Association, the British Bankers’ Association, the Council of Mortgage Lenders, Financial Fraud Action UK, Payments UK and The UK Cards Associ
07/03/2017
Don't fear the rise of the robots, says UK tech sector
UK tech experts say that the appeal of robotics and AI has the potential for reducing menial tasks in the workplace.