04/06/2022
Crypto startup Blockchain.com launches Asset Management platform
Blockchain.com, which claims to have 37m verified users and has processed over $1 trillion in crypto transactions
FinTech
04/06/2022
Cryptocurrency exchanges shun EU anti-laundering directive
To date no firms have been registered as virtual asset service providers [VASP] in Ireland.
04/05/2022
European fintechs turn to crowdfunding
Europe follows the UK’s lead as an increasing number of fintechs turn to their customers to crowdfund.
04/05/2022
JustLend aims to unleash the "bank of family and friends"
JustLend is billing itself as a “new form” of peer-to-peer lending, aimed at easing the process of lending between family and friends.
04/05/2022
Cryptocurrency: UK Treasury to regulate some stablecoins
Chancellor Rishi Sunak said: "We want to see the [cryptocurrency] businesses of tomorrow - and the jobs they create - here in the UK, and by regulating effectively we can give them the confidence they need to think and invest long-term."
04/05/2022
novobanco goes live with Objectway to lead the way in investment services
Objectway delivered the project using an incremental release plan adhering to agile principles.
04/05/2022
SIX Launches New Clearing Platform for the Nordic Markets
Based on Nasdaq technology, SIX successfully launched its new clearing IT infrastructure for the Nordic markets on 28 March 2022.
04/05/2022
Temenos Named a Leader in Digital Wealth Management Platforms by Independent Research Firm
Temenos positioned the furthest for its wealth management product strategy and strength of its offering
04/04/2022
EY acquires Irish technology consultancy Client Solvers
Recent times have seen the demand spike for firms which can help clients upgrade their technological capacity.
04/04/2022
Central Bank of Ireland approves qualified exposure to crypto assets
The funds industry in Ireland continues to grow, with data from the CBI as end of December 2021
04/04/2022
Moneybox plans crypto and investment push with £35m Series D from Fidelity
Co-founder Ben Stanway speaks exclusively to AltFi about branching out into Bitcoin, figuring out financial planning, and whether an IPO is in Moneybox's future.
04/04/2022
Payments and credit fintech MarketFinance supporting staff in exodus from Russia
Nearly half of its Russia-based staff are exiting the country and plan to relocate to the UK amid crippling sanctions.
04/04/2022
UK investment firm GP Bullhound opens two global offices
Luxembourg and Zurich locations take global technology advisor to 12 global bases and more than 180 total staff
04/01/2022
SIX completes acquisition of 50% stake in REGIS-TR
SIX has become the sole shareholder of REGIS-TR. The transaction closed yesterday, 31 March, 2022, as planned. The financial terms of the acquisition are not disclosed.
04/01/2022
Nuapay partners with Praxis Tech
Praxis' integration with Nuapay's proprietary Open Banking technology and instant cardless payment solutions will be available to all of Praxis' European customers.
03/31/2022
Bita Risk Wins Innovation Award for its 'ESG Manager' Private Client Solution
BITA Wealth ESG Manager supports evolving ESG strategies by helping firms to understand, manage and monitor portfolio ESG exposures, enabling the integration of ESG analysis and reporting within a firm’s investment proposition.
03/31/2022
Digital Integration in Wealth Management
Bringing together asset managers and private banks across the UK and Europe in pursuit of ways to better serve their clients, the event took place over two days and explored how the sector can thrive in the digital age.
03/31/2022
Is the future tokenised funds?
IA in discussions
03/31/2022
ERI winner in the 'Change Management Process/Best Implementation of a Technology Solution' and ‘Transaction Processing Soution’ Categories
Being recognised at the European level strengthens our international footprint
03/30/2022
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking partners with nCino to expand its digital capabilities in its financing activities
Natixis CIB, part of Groupe BPCE, the second largest banking group in France through the Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne retail networks, is using nCino to speed up its credit journeys