Managers of Wealth Fintech

FICO Survey: Banking Passwords Are Problematic! Filipinos Want Biometrics

72 percent of Filipinos are happy to provide their bank with a biometric

IDEMIA Ramps up Its Japanese Office and Moves It to Tokyo’s Shibuya District

The new experience center will showcase IDEMIA technologies ranging from contactless biometric readers, facial recognition technology, smart banking cards, video investigation technologies, digital payment solutions and SIM Cards, to its latest 5G demo.

The Eight Virtual Banks of Hong Kong

To advance the banking industry, in 2017 Hong Kong announced its intent to “bring Hong Kong into a New Era of Smart Banking.”

DFSA’s 2020 Summer Innovation Testing Licence Programme accepts largest number of innovative firms to date

Many of these business models are focused on facilitating financial inclusion and literacy by serving low-income migrant workers.

Regional Fintech Startups Open HQ in Singapore

The firm is backed by venture capital firms Wavemaker Partners, Golden Gate Ventures, and 500 StartUps, as well as several large family offices across Asia.

Trend Micro brings AWS-powered banking solution to Australia

Trend Micro Cloud One is a platform designed to help businesses meet cloud security needs including providing regular updates.

Canopius launches cyber property products to help manage silent cyber exposures

The products available from Canopius deliver bespoke coverage to clients that provide clarity and tackle the complexities created by the removal of cyber coverage from their traditional property insurance policies.

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.

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.

Covid-19 accelerates digital transformation at private banks

The pandemic has sparked dramatic changes in the wealth management industry

Philippine tech newcomer eyes $726m IPO

Converge challenges PLDT and Globe Telecom duopoly

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Dubai Startup Hub Market Access programme’s second cohort attracts 44 start-ups

Emirates NBD will collaborate with four start-ups

Life in a digital world – from offline to online

The Covid-19 lockdown experience has impacted our lives in a myriad of ways.

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

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

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