06/02/2020
JPMorgan and Bloomberg bid to streamline post-trade processes
This true integration gives our buy-side clients better management of transaction data, frictionless workflows and real-time lifecycle transparency
Innovation & Startups
06/02/2020
BBVA ships tool to help companies calculate their carbon footprint
Daniel Navia, global director of sustainable solutions at BBVA, says: “Consumers are increasingly demanding that companies protect the environment, and companies are increasingly requiring their suppliers to have an environmental policy.
06/01/2020
UBS to launch FinTech Venture Fund
The new venture investment portfolio is a next step to accelerate our innovation and digitisation efforts.
06/01/2020
Older Crowd Embraces Online Banking, Rewards Firms’ Digital Push
Online services have the potential to bring in customers, help cut costly branches and pare workforces, while also making it harder for new competitors to poach clients with the allure of better technology.
06/01/2020
The democratisation of wealth management
Not the strongest that survives, nor the most intelligent; but the one most adaptable to change
06/01/2020
Twenty Over Ten Named Leading FinTech Company in Global WealthTech 100 List
Finalists were recognized for their innovative use of technology to solve a significant industry problem, generate cost savings, or improve efficiency across the investment value chain.
06/01/2020
Yolt Technology Services claims 80% coverage of bank accounts in Italy, France and Spain
Businesses are beginning to see the benefits that open banking can bring to their operations, and many are seizing the new opportunities it provides, going beyond existing borders.
06/01/2020
African Bank Limited adopts award-winning RegTech Arctic Intelligence’s solution, AML Accelerate
The output enables African Bank to measure overall financial crime risks and ensure their AML program is proportionate to the level of risk.
06/01/2020
HSEVEN launches three programmes for African entrepreneurs
The three programmes target startups with two to five founders that are still in an early stage of conception and aim to impact Africa through innovative services, products, and business models.
06/01/2020
Aussie robo platform launches in Malaysia
The platform will make use of mutual funds managed by local firm PNB.
05/31/2020
National Australia Bank Strengthens Security
The encrypted voiceprint will be securely stored and used to easily identify a customer the next time that individual calls in.
05/29/2020
Generali Accelerates Finance Transformation in Hong Kong with SAP Solutions
To that end, Generali Life went live earlier this month with a number of SAP solutions to automate business processes, enhance operational efficiency, generate business insights with a centralized financial data hub and integrate existing finance solution
05/29/2020
IOSCO consults on outsourcing principles to ensure operational resilience
The proposed Principles on Outsourcing are based on IOSCO´s 2005 Outsourcing Principles for Market Intermediaries and the 2009 Outsourcing Principles for Markets but their
05/29/2020
Digital Banking Surge to Continue Post Coronavirus Pandemic
Several banks have modified or curtailed in-person branch services to abide by social-distancing norms and avoid rush and keep employees safe.
05/28/2020
Filinvest and 'Plug and Play' form alliance to accelerate digital innovations in the Philippines
This is a first in the Philippines and the team from Filinvest is one of the most forward-thinking corporate groups we have worked with thus far, so we look forward to collaborating more closely on various initiatives.
05/28/2020
Digital-Only is the Next-Normal
The Covid crisis will put many weak banks out of business.
05/28/2020
Is Treasury killing fintech innovations?
Even in cases of credit guarantee schemes for MSMEs, the sector has had no energy to stimulate growth.
05/27/2020
Covid-19 will intensify the battle of the banks
However, innovative banks that can harness their ability to use technology to cut costs and meet customers’ changing needs are likely to navigate the current crisis much better.
05/27/2020
Dubai Financial Services Authority to host RegTech Live event
Through this event, we hope that participants gain insights and knowledge from our expert industry panelists and have a wider understanding on how technology plays an important role in regulatory frameworks.
05/26/2020
FinTech Alliance SaaS Solution Marks Change
The fact that cloud technology makes use of a wide variety of frameworks and open source code means that financial institutions have found adoption of these technologies less than ideal.