Managers of Wealth Fintech

Should ‘Fintech’ Fear Big Tech’s Push Into Banking?

Other fintech leaders don't appear fazed.

Crypto-currencies pose no threat to Oman’s financial sector: CBO

CBO supports the use of cutting-edge technology by the banking sector

Will robos start launching their own funds?

Hong Kong-based Magnum Research obtained a Type 9 licence in Hong Kong and is mulling plans to launch its own strategies.

Everything you need to know about African fintech right now

In Kenya, M-Pesa mobile money service has been a runaway success by allowing users to pay bills, and each other, through mobile phones or an agent network, whether or not they have bank accounts.

The Future Of Egaming In The Isle Man - KPMG

Of course the eGaming sector in the Isle of Man has been in existence for more than 10 years, however, 2019 marked KPMG’s 10th eGaming summit in the Island.

Digital Matters: The Future is Quantum

A lot of money is pouring into quantum research – China recently spent $1bn on a research facility alone

WeWork's quarterly loss doubled to $1.8 billion as IPO faltered

Adam Neumann, the chief executive officer, stepped down in late September under pressure from investors, and the company pulled its IPO prospectus on the final day of the month.

What Cryptocurrency, Drug Lords and Mafia Bosses Don’t Have in Common

“We don’t like to be taken, we like to take.”

4 ways UAE banks can benefit from blockchain technology

Blockchain technology is currently a hot topic in the UAE's banking industry. The technology could provide solutions to cut operating costs significantly

4 Blockchain-related projects you should know about

Blockchain is finding its way into all sorts of widespread applications.

Banque de France and Monetary Authority of Singapore Strengthen Financial Cooperation

"MAS and BDF & ACPR have a very good and close relationship"

Digital marketing group says sales leads for clients are over £9m a day

Glasgow-based 4icg reports a 50% increase in activity from targeted business

Cyber the single biggest global risk, delegates at PwC's Insurance Summit told

Andy Burrows, CEO of the Bermuda Business Development Agency said, “PwC is an important partner to the BDA and a significant contributor to Bermuda’s economy.”

Singapore wants to become an Asian hub for digital banks: MAS

South-east Asia, where millions of people are underbanked, presents an opportunity for providers of virtual banking services, especially loans.

Being human in a tech world by Peter Dingomal, Head of Business Development at Focus Solutions

At Focus this is exactly the type of solution we have been building.

Robo-Advisors’ Do-Good Portfolios Do Better

For this period, five of eight firms’ “SRI” portfolios did better than their regular ones.

South African companies are desperate for tech skills – but just can’t find them

“To challenge entrenched market players, digital businesses need to innovate, but at times battle to find the technical expertise to do so."

Venture Capital Financing in Crypto, Explained

Sometimes, VC doesn’t presume a monetary investment but rather a transfer of technical or managerial know-how.

The ‘Bitcoin Rich List’ Has Grown 30% in the Last Year, But Why?

Other observers, however, are not convinced that the number of individuals with 1,000+ BTCs has increased.

AFS recognized as best Fintech solutions company 2019

Now in its third year, the GCC Enterprise Awards celebrates the accomplishments made by the most innovative firms and individuals across the regio

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