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EU Parliament suggests robots be classified as 'electronic persons' for liability issues

EU-wide rules are needed to fully exploit the economic potential of robotics and artificial intelligence

Fintech is the future for Scotland’s emerging tech hubs

Many of Scotland’s innovators are to be found in the financial sector

Commerzbank unveils first digital platform for German SMEs

Digitalisation dominates the media, sciences, and corporate world like no other topic

New name in the UK challenger bank space

Was set up in 2015 and is registered in Norfolk.

Belgium gets sweet on London fintech

A co-operation agreement between Innovate Finance and B-Hive has also been signed to strengthen and establish closer ties between the two hubs – such as discussing issues on regulation, investment and cyber security

Yet another new entrant: Rakuten Europe Bank

Rakuten is launching commercial banking operations in Europe

UBS and the Robo-Girl JiaJia

The technology will generate some 50 million jobs over the next decade

Origin launches new platform for private placements

Fintech comes to a €300 billion a year, core segment of the European primary debt capital markets

US FinTech firm buys UK wealth management software firm

The firm claims to have some 660 customers in the market for new accounting software.

Bank of Ireland explores using blockchain

Digital currency, could be used to trace a bank’s transactions

UK tech deals hit record in 2016 despite Brexit effect

British tech deals hit a record high in 2016

Virgin Money to launch digital bank, looks for customer experience leadership

It is understood Virgin Money evaluated traditional software vendors such as Temenos and Fiserv.

Confluence Appointed by Royal London Asset Management for AIFMD Annex IV Reporting

The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive regulation covers hedge funds, private equity, real estate and other Alternative Investment Fund Managers in the European Union.

10 Popular Fintech Companies in Latvia

Launched in 2015, Swipe is a Latvian gateway for invoicing and instant payments.

Fintech P2P Lending Platform Gains £40m From the UK Government

The latest investment follows an initial £40 million by the bank in Funding Circle in 2014.

"Alexa, what's an annuity?" Insurance company Aviva is using Amazon Echo

Now you c an have a chat with Alexa about the meaning of your insurance policy

Apple, Foxconn, Qualcomm and Oracle founder Larry Ellison to invest in SoftBank Vision Fund

Apple confirms it plans to invest $1bn in the fund.

The Return on Investment - Client Portals

Technology use is adding 25 extra adviser hours for every 40-hour work week, or three full extra days per week..

European robo-adviser plans UK launch promising 20% returns

European wealth management firm Novofina will launch in the UK this year bringing “state-of-the-art” algorithms which it claims can deliver 20% returns for investors.

House of Fraser to invest up to £35m in challenger bank

The bank’s services are available online, via a mobile app and a UK-based call centre.