Managers of Wealth Fintech

Sustainability Consultancy Programme in the UAE and KSA Launched by e& During COP28

The programme was unveiled during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Insurance providers, tackle cybersecurity breaches with confidence

IQ-EQ has seen first-hand how clients can be impacted by such breaches, including a recent incident where an insurance distributor operating in the UK and EU sustained a data breach caused by ransomware.

Finastra survey shows global investment in AI, embedded finance, and BaaS

The survey also discovered that there is an increased interest in BaaS, with almost half of the respondents having used BaaS or improved their BaaS systems in the last 12 months, demonstrating a significant jump from last year.

The share of executives recognizing the business case for sustainability has tripled in the last year

The improved understanding of the ROI hasn’t translated into increased investment yet, however the last 12 months saw significant progress in sustainability roadmaps and shifts in business models

Commerzbank will realize AI Banking Avatar

The banking avatar is a virtual assistant in form of a digitalized person that interacts with customers in natural language.

Core Banking Solutions Market is driven by the Technological advancements - Technavio

The market is projected for substantial growth, with an estimated increase of USD 18.47 billion between 2023 and 2028.

Wise reports a near-quadrupling of profits in the first half of 2023

Growing customer balances helped drive an 848 per cent increase in interest income for Wise

Banks see tech giants as the next big threat

The payments market is the new battleground between banks and non-financial companies

Higgs & Johnson Hosts Annual Client Seminar

The seminar delivered stimulating sessions on contemporary issues

Sorry, but work-life balance is not better in a fintech startup

There is a lot of variation between fintechs, even those doing similar things.

An outlook on emerging technologies, alternative finance and digital identity

It triggered not only the loss of trust but also increased scrutiny for digital currencies and decentralised platforms by regulators.

PwC publishes 2024 Global Digital Trust Insights survey

Nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents said they have increased their sales revenue in the past year, while eight in 10 (82%) expect to increase revenue over the next year.

62% of Financial Service Providers Say Moving Data to the Cloud Will Reduce Costs: Alveo

All data came from research commissioned by Alveo conducted in April 2023, surveying directors and managers working for investment management

Life insurance industry unprepared for $7.8 trillion wealth transfer to beneficiaries by 2040

The United Nations predicts 33% of the world’s population will be over the age of 50 by 2050.

One-third of UK adults are now using BNPL

45 per cent of respondents in Clearpay’s research said they found BNPL less stressful than credit cards

Introduction: UK WealthTech Landscape Report 2023

In the UK, there is plenty to go at. Nowhere is this more pertinent for the UK wealth management community than within the mass affluent sector, either self-made or those that are short to inherit.

The Metaverse: Does your avatar need a lawyer?

In the Metaverse you will be a digital version of yourself.

Daniel Link: «What's in it for me as a user of digital central bank currency?»

As a trustworthy, highly liquid, and reliable means of payment, they always function in everyday life, even without technology.

Can banks connect the dots in their pursuit of sustainability?

As ESG transitions towards a matter of law and compliance, a lack of detail and focus could have very serious consequences.

Avaloq: DPM More Popular in Hong Kong Than Singapore

Although Hongkongers are well known for their tendency towards self-directed investing, they are also increasingly open to delegation.

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