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Wealth management will look markedly different in five years – Killingbeck

As a result, for many in the private client space, the mind-set has been to keep the operational elements of one’s business in house as much as possible.

UK banks ‘should exploit benefits of tech’, government report claims

A package of measures being imposed by the CMA will ensure banks work harder for customers and the benefits of new technology are fully exploited.

Why FinTech, Why Now?

Global investments, in Fintech, more than tripled to $12.21 billion in 2014 from $2.1 billion in 2013, yet banks and advisors are still underestimating the risk for their core business.

The creative CIO agenda: Six big bets for digital transformation

CIOs can lead their organisations through digital transformation but they will need to act fast

European lenders join forces to invest in African FinTech

Arise is said to be worth almost $660 million, and will have more partners in the future.

Robo-investor Wealthify preps £1m crowdfunding campaign

Crowdfunding was the logical choice to help us raise capital investment to realise our ambitious growth plans

Misys identifies real use cases where Blockchain will make an impact

We are on the precipice of an exciting technology-led transformation but it is early days and it isn’t yet clear how quickly Blockchain will become mainstream.

Vista Said to Hire Goldman Sachs, Bank of America for Misys IPO

No final decisions have been made, and Vista could also decide to sell the business, they said.

Deutsche Börse Launches Blockchain and Fintech Venture Capital Fund

According to the plan, the companies will be brought under a new holding company, UK TopCo, and will retain both headquarters in London and Frankfurt.

Close Brothers AM announces strategic wealth technology partnership

The decision came following a CBAM review of its IT strategy in terms of custody and administration and client engagement platforms, with a view to simplifying IT architecture and associated business processes and support arrangements.

Thomson Reuters Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

Thomson Reuters has joined a consortium of the world's biggest financial institutions that is working on how to use the blockchain technology that underpins bitcoin in global financial markets, the company said on Tuesday.

Fintech Startup N26 Receives EU Banking License, Launches Investment Product

N26 will now be able to decrease service fees and expand its services or its mobile app, attracting more customers to make the switch to the online banking app.

New private client advisory firm Saranac Partners launches with IRESS as key technology partner

“Moreover, the experience of the IRESS team has instilled confidence in us that they will continue to respond to our changing needs by delivering scalable and leading edge technology as Saranac continues to grow, supporting our broader business stra

Bank account you can access using voice: Barclays telephone service will use voice-recognition technology to allow customers to clear security

It will create a digital profile of customers' voices as unique as a fingerprint over the course of several phone calls.

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