10/07/2013
Man Group PLC : Computer-driven hedge fund Density to shut down
We aim for a niche in the CTA space but it's not worked out well at all ... We don't have the resources to continue fighting
FinTech
10/06/2013
Cost Prevention Overtakes Compliance as Goal for Cloud-based Software
Over half of a company’s IT applications are predicted to be located in the ‘cloud’ within the next two years, according to industry analysts.
10/06/2013
International Capital Management introduces Profidata’s e-AMIS
International Capital Management AG, based in Liechtenstein, will implement the e-AMIS asset management and information system for their wealth management business.
10/03/2013
Replacing Legacy Investment Management Platforms
This technology is what is described as “legacy IT systems
10/03/2013
Survey shows uptick in IT budget growth expectations
Expectations of IT budgets of European companies rose by .1% to 3.7%, amid recovering macro economic environment.
10/01/2013
Cognizant buys French firm Equinox Consulting
Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. A Cognizant spokesperson said the company expects about $40 million of annual revenue from this acquisition.
09/30/2013
Brown Brothers Harriman to ditch traditional desktops as workers go mobile
US investment bank Brown Brothers Harriman expects to have abandoned traditional desktop computing within two years as employees move to mobile working, says CIO and partner Christopher Remondi.
09/30/2013
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services’ Reveals New Solution Suite at its 2013 European Client Conference
Summix incorporates Finance, Risk, Compliance and Performance solutions into one suite for global financial institutions
09/30/2013
AIM Software launches new Portfolio Pricing and Corporate Actions data management applications
These new applications are purpose-built, and designed for use by business operations with features that enable increased automation, flexibility for business users, and improved data quality.
09/29/2013
NatWest launches banking app in three offshore jurisdictions
NatWest has launched a free banking app for international and local clients holding accounts in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Gibraltar.
09/27/2013
IT jobs ‘not ruled out' of Barclays Wealth redundancies
IT jobs are at risk of redundancy after Barclays announced plans to close its wealth management services in 130 countries by 2016.
09/25/2013
Pitch Perfect, How Investors Choose Funds - Advent Software
Advent Software have announced the results of a survey on how investors select hedge funds titled, ‘Pitch Perfect, How Investors Choose Funds.’
09/23/2013
Advisers That Fail To Embrace Technology Will be ‘Left Behind’
Many financial advisers are still relying on paper-based systems, despite the demands of the retail distribution review
09/23/2013
Banks’ Payments Businesses Facing Severe Disruptions
As Onerous Regulatory Constraints, Intensifying Competition, and Changing Customer Preferences Continue to Limit Growth, Banks Must Take Action to Strengthen Payments Revenues, Says Report by The Boston Consulting Group
09/22/2013
DST’S Anova performance named "Best in Class" by independent research group
DST Global Solutions announced that Anova Performance was named “Best-In-Class” by CEB TowerGroup
09/22/2013
London based Wealth Management software provider acquires ActiveBank business
The firm is one of the fastest growing providers of wealth management software in the UK
09/18/2013
International private wealth management company launches new website
The website will offer an insight into the level of support available to clients as well as showcasing interesting blog articles and helpful information downloads.
09/17/2013
London home to over half of Britain's fastest growing tech companies
More than half of Britain's 100 fastest growing technology companies can be found in London, according to The Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100 table.
09/16/2013
Wealth management back offices ripe for outsourcing
Equiniti is at the forefront of the debate over the value of outsourcing the middle and back office functions.
09/16/2013
DST Global Solutions upgrades Anova
Anova's latest enhancements address the burdens placed on investment managers by upcoming regulation