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Axioma contracted by Mirova and Natixis Asset Management

Since 2010, Axioma and FactSet have collaborated in the US, and have since expanded their partnership to Europe.

Old Mutual security breach

The company has notified the regulators about the security breach, and it is “cooperating closely with the SAPS and the investigation is ongoing”.

BNP Paribas, contributing to the development of Virtual Reality

State-of-the-art VR technologies, which enable visualisation, projection, experimentation and personalisation of processes and experiences, can be applied to many fields.

Trust in Technology - HSBC

A study of more than 12,000 people in 11 countries into global technology perceptions and habits, conducted independently and commissioned by HSBC.

Irish technology company announces Dublin office expansion

This new Fintech offering will contribute to a predicted growth for Aspira of 128% over the next three years.

Cecabank and Grant Thornton create the first Blockchain Banking Consortium in Spain

Our intention is to help Cecabank to implement the technologies necessary for its companies to be the first to make good use of the advantages that blockchain is expected to produce

Big Russian bank wants to use drones to deliver cash

The main problem is security, because drones are easily intercepted and shot down.

Are Banks About to Operate Completely Online?

The evolution of online banking has rapidly changed the way people transact with one another, merchants, and service providers.

NatWest trials new app ClearSpend to control company card payments

NatWest is trialling a new app for growing businesses that tracks and controls company card payments, so that managers can keep on top of transactions as they happen.

Aviva eyeing AI and big data in bid to become fintech firm

Aviva launched the technology hub for product development in 2015 after ploughing millions of pounds into an innovation strategy that failed.

'I prefer planet-friendly investments': Ethical bank Triodos opening its first current account for customers

The Triodos Bank current account can be opened and operated online – and also by mobile phone app.

Boutique asset managers: The path to scale By Lee Burchell

Regulations (e.g. Basel III) have made banks more conscious of their costs and margins, so they are prioritising work with larger tier-one/tier-two asset management firms instead of boutiques.

It’s time to stop robo-advice mislabelling

‘We are discretionary wealth managers, but the difference is we use technology for the investment model and the onboarding process as well.’

E-residency program announces e-banking partnership with Finland's Holvi

The newly-announced partnership with Holvi now also eliminates the need for Estonian e-residents to travel to Estonia in order to access business banking, according to an Enterprise Estonia press release.

Russian Central Bank Wants to Treat Bitcoin As Digital Commodity

Russia is on the way to adopting formal regulations on cryptocurrency from 2018

BBVA launches open banking business

Initially, only Spanish customers of BBVA will be able to use this market

P2P lender ArchOver granted full FCA authorisation

ArchOver also partners with Coface, the world-leading provider of credit insurance and debt recovery services, to offer additional security.

IRESS enhances Whole of Life offering

The results screen now includes an additional column to enable users to review the features at a glance and amend the basis of the quote if necessary.

Russian Hackers Use Malware To Target Mobile Banking System

When the malware had been planted onto the unsuspecting victim’s phones, the criminals sent text messages from the devices instructing banks to transfer money to accounts controlled by the hackers.

CKB chooses Misys to transform digital banking

Montenegro’s leading bank to overhaul online and mobile channels to improve customer experience and boost sales

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