Managers of Wealth Fintech

Robo-advice won’t take off until the banks get behind it

While all of the big banks offer ETFs, only two provide a widespread robo-advice platform at the current time.

Blockchain Tech set to “Overthrow” Current Banking System: ABM AMRO Exec

“We created banking as a service solution."

Jack Ma embraces blockchain for Ant but warns of Bitcoin bubble

Today, Ma also took pot shots at the traditional banking industry, saying financial institutions were over-charging for overseas payments.

Cryptocurrencies should be regulated like securities, says BIS research head

"If people pay to hold the tokens for financial gain, then arguably they should be treated as a security and come under the same rigorous documentation requirements and regulation as other securities offered to investors for a return,"

The fintech revolution in Brazil

There’s a financial revolution underway in Brazil.

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator

Investors may, and sometimes do, cancel redemption notices. In addition, the establishment and enforcement of redemption notices may vary from fund to fund.

Businesses in Hong Kong slow to adopt digital tech despite growing demand, finds HSBC survey

About three quarters of the companies surveyed recognise importance of digital tech, but only 28pc have plans to use it

‘Bitcoin Will Reach $60,000 in 2018,’ Predicts Hedge Fund CEO Phillip Nunn

Phillip Nunn, whose predictions about Bitcoin’s future have already partially come true, believes that in 2018 Bitcoin will be traded for $60,000.

SS&C GlobeOp Hedge Fund Performance Index at 1.57 per cent in May

“In fact, year to date 2018 flows are running slightly better than a year ago, indicating stability in overall capital movements.”

How the tech tycoon you've never heard of changed the world

By the time Chang stepped down as CEO last week, at the age of 87 and after leading the company for 31 years

Morgan Stanley Honors Technology Partners Delphix, Illumio and Qualtrics with Innovation Award at 18th TechWeek & CTO Innovation Summit

“Innovation is deeply embedded in Morgan Stanley’s DNA and crucial to driving our business forward,” said Robert Rooney, Morgan Stanley’s Global Head of Technology."

Universities are starting to invest in crypto, according to an industry lawyer

New York-based Capital Fund Law Group specialises in providing legal services to the hedge fund industry and has advised around 30 cryptocurrency hedge funds on setting up over the last year, according to Lore.

CEOs of Two Major European Banks Say Blockchain Will Revolutionise Industry

While cryptocurrencies have largely been seen by their proponents as a challenge to the traditional banking system

Online investing becoming the norm as fintech rockets

Speaking ahead of BusinessCloud’s ‘Future of FinTech’ event heavyweight Nicola Horlick says FinTech's future looks bright

Fintech in Africa: what investors are looking for

A recent study by McKinsey found room for growth in meeting unmet banking needs in Africa.

Deutsche Buries Digital Bank Plan

Instead, Deutsche Bank harbors plans of a digital platform, and will provide further details in the fourth quarter.

Artificial Intelligence Is South Africa Ready?

To participate in a digital future, business transformation is critical and increasingly urgent.

National IFA group responds to FCA review of Robo Advice

This enables the human adviser to evaluate the consumer’s experience and understanding of the investment risks and to garner the ‘soft facts’ which may also bear influence on the advice given.

Funds fight to focus on Iris in UK's biggest software buyout deal

Omers and ICG are vying to invest alongside Hg's Saturn fund in the UK's biggest-ever software sector buyout, Sky News learns.

Private Equity’s Plan to Beat the Low-Cost Investing Robots

Under threat from automated rivals, financial advisers are getting bigger, and guess who’s there to profit from it all.

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