07/06/2020
Consumer Data Right for banking sector arrives
By providing a secure and convenient way to transfer data to an accredited provider of their choice, it will allow consumers to access a new service or find a better deal.
Innovation & Startups
07/06/2020
VTB integrates financial management platform into Yandex
The platform on Yandex has been designed to be accessible for all users, from experienced investors right through to those just starting out with managing their finances.
07/05/2020
Covid-19 accelerates digital transformation at private banks
The pandemic has sparked dramatic changes in the wealth management industry
07/05/2020
Philippine tech newcomer eyes $726m IPO
Converge challenges PLDT and Globe Telecom duopoly
07/03/2020
Robocash runs pre-IPO round to launch Philippines neobank
The firm plans an initial public offering on the ASX in December in a move it says will raise US$70 million.
07/03/2020
Outgoing HMRC tech chief Mark Denney on AI in Whitehall, his next move and the search for a successor
As NS Tech reported last week, since the start of the coronavirus crisis, Denney has led two 200-strong teams to deliver the technology underpinning the UK’s furlough and self-employed income support schemes.
07/03/2020
Planixs selected by SIX to Transform Real-Time Treasury Operations
After a rigorous selection process, Planixs was selected as the strategic real-time treasury solution supplier to the exchange.
07/02/2020
Société Générale acquires fintech challenger bank
Beyond the complementary nature of the offers, the coming together of Societe Generale and Shine will help develop broad synergies across the Group.
07/02/2020
UAE Central Bank and ADGM invite FinTech firms for an innovation challenge
Successful companies will receive a grant of $20,000 each to develop a proof-of-concept solution to a problem statement
07/02/2020
Dubai Startup Hub Market Access programme’s second cohort attracts 44 start-ups
Emirates NBD will collaborate with four start-ups
07/02/2020
Life in a digital world – from offline to online
The Covid-19 lockdown experience has impacted our lives in a myriad of ways.
07/02/2020
Accenture Cuts Up to 900 Jobs as Pandemic Takes Toll on Demand
Possible job cuts account for up to 8% of its U.K. workforce
07/02/2020
Morningstar, Morgan Stanley adopt new content management tool
The 4U Connect platform stores content to be submitted, reviewed and approved all via a common app
07/01/2020
BIS Innovation Hub to expand to new locations in Europe and North America
The BIS will also form a strategic partnership with the Federal Reserve System
07/01/2020
Provider offers advised clients free access to wellbeing apps
Policyholders can access physiotherapy advice via the app, as well as personalised exercises for injuries and conditions.
07/01/2020
Leveris brings digital banking platform to Dutch market
Banking technology company Leveris has broken new ground in the drive to unlock the benefits of truly digital banking.
07/01/2020
Australia to spend nearly $1 billion to boost cyber security
Australia will spend A$1.35 billion ($926.1 million) over the next 10 years to boost its cyber security defences, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Tuesday, as Canberra seeks to combat a wave of attacks.
07/01/2020
Standard Bank taps Salesforce to enhance digital banking experience
The company will also allow the clients to use the bank’s platform to create such solutions for themselves.
06/30/2020
Nomura Launches New Asset Management App
The app will also enable clients to easily see the assets they have at different financial institutions such as banks and securities companies, and manage them together.
06/30/2020
Auto-enrolment reaps rewards as contributions hit £20bn
“This must include encouraging people to take responsibility and save over-and-above the auto-enrolment minimum where they can afford to.”