Managers of Wealth Fintech

Banks struggle to scale AI as legacy tech devours IT budgets

With AI initiatives stuck in the pilot phase, more than 80% of executives are failing to see anticipated gains from investments, a Capgemini report found.

Nordea to cut 1500 jobs as AI brings cost savings

Dubbed Nordic scale, the strategy will result in restructuring costs of about €190 million euros in the first quarter of 2026.

Fintech Market Rebounds as IPO Window Reopens

Cryptocurrencies were a major theme in 2025 amid soaring demand for the emerging asset class and favorable regulations.

Morgan Stanley to axe 2,500 staff across divisions

The announcement from the bank branded the layoffs as a step towards new business priorities and location strategies.

AI Adoption Soars, but 94% of Firms Still Plan to Grow Fraud and AML Teams

SEON’s 2026 report shows near-universal AI use, rising budgets, and integration challenges across global organisations

Tech sector leads exodus of 6,000 business owners

The analysis of filings at Companies House show that 5,940 business owners left the UK between January 2024 and January 2026.

Rethink Capital Market Assumptions

The phrase “borrowing from the future" captures the recent sustained outperformance of multi-asset strategies, driven largely by US economic exceptionalism.

Baker Botts Transaction Wins Sukuk Deal of the Year at GBM Awards Africa 2026 for the Arab Republic of Egypt

The award follows the firm’s recognition at the Islamic Finance News’ Deal of the Year 2025 Awards, where it was named Best Deal in Oman for advising on Oman’s U.S.$1 billion sovereign Sukuk issuance.

Stablecoins aren’t exciting and that’s why they matter

That focus tends to intensify around moments like Cayman Crypto Week next week, when the spotlight turns to innovation, new technologies and what the future of finance might look like.

Advisors Signal Desire for More Technology and Product Education to Drive Growth in New Study from Broadridge and FSI

The study shows a clear increase in investor interest across non-traditional investment categories

How technology can help bank Africa’s informal economy

This tension is arguably most evident in financial services

How technology is reshaping India’s financial services landscape

Technology is at the core of these changes, helping fintechs and solution providers make a real impact, with AI, investment platforms, and other innovations flooding the space.

Digital assets and payments

Increasing regulatory clarity sets the stage for strategic choices

Mixed views on island economy, survey suggests

It suggested 17% felt optimistic about Jersey's economy, while 63% expected things to get worse.

How will technology develop in 2026?

Over the past decade, AI has evolved from a nascent technology into a cornerstone of the wealth management industry.

Technology in production: Why most digital capability breaks after deployment

Dr. Gulzar Singh looks at technology from a production and operations lens, focusing on what happens after launch when systems enter live environments

Fintech hiring hits new heights as UK unemployment rises

Growth outside the capital remains positive, with regional markets projected to increase hiring by 16%.

Why the AI megatrend is far from peaking

AI remains the decade’s most disruptive technology, with cloud platforms and semiconductor suppliers poised to benefit most.

ABN Amro to axe 5200 staff

Alonside this, operations are being simplified by reducing the number of legal entities, optimising and digitalising end-to-end processes.

Tech overload slows UK wealth managers, survey shows

This fragmentation appears to be straining day-to-day operations, with one in three UK wealth managers saying they struggle to locate the information they need, and almost half (44%) viewing their systems as outdated.

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