Managers of Wealth Fintech

Dubai startup Invygo raises $1m in funding

The startup plans to use the funds to further the business by expanding into new customer segments

Open banking: Enabling SMEs to drive recovery in a post-Covid economy

This graph illustrates the shock that the pandemic has delivered to the SME sector – a shock that has hit 5.9 million businesses that comprise 99.9% of private businesses in the UK.

Oxygen Launches Digital Banking Platform for Freelancers and Small Businesses, Joins Visa’s Fast Track Program

The Oxygen app makes banking simple, whether for business or personal use; Oxygen is working with Visa to deliver the next innovation in payments

BankThink Big banks' best defense in a pandemic: A diversified strategy

The nation’s biggest banks, however, will be better positioned to fight the pandemic than smaller banks.

BankThink Big banks' best defense in a pandemic: A diversified strategy

The nation’s biggest banks, however, will be better positioned to fight the pandemic than smaller banks.

REYL Group announces incubation of Alpian SA

The REYL Group aims to combine effectively the advantages of an incumbent bank, able to convey trust, access to capital and extensive industry expertise, with the dynamism and fervour of a disruptive team of highly talented young professionals with an ent

Banking mustn't just put up with tech, but embrace it

In order to ensure the survival of the UK’s SMEs, the backbone of our economy, the industry needs to change its practices to make financial inclusion and lending for them a priority.

The potential for emerging technologies

In the UK alone, statistics suggest that 12% of people have switched to digital-only banks

Open banking could see monopolies emerge

Despite his concerns he still believes open banking’s future is bright, as a regulated and standardised initiative diminishes banks’ “unfair position” in the market.

Dubai does mortgages the 'e' way

This ensures number of visits to get registration done are reduced for property owners

New S$6 Million Grant Scheme to Support Singapore FinTech Firms

Applications for the Grant will open on 18 May 2020 and will be available until 31 December 2021.

Socure Recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor in AI for Banking and Investment Services

The Socure ID+ identity verification platform applies artificial intelligence and machine learning with trusted online and offline data intelligence to calculate an actionable “trust score” for digital identities in less than a second.

For Wealth Managers, Technology Can Enable Genuine Human Interactions

For SIEL’s CEO, Brett Williams, social distancing measures have shown the positive role of technology in enabling more face-to-face client service rather than replacing it.

LOIM launches fintech fund managed by ex-Robeco PMs

Van Oerle previously managed Robeco’s Global FinTech equities strategy, while Vondenbusch was a senior portfolio manager.

Al Baraka Bank Sudan introduces iMAL business intelligence core from Path Solutions

This strategic platform empowers bankers to make smarter, faster, and more effective decisions, improving operational efficiency. It also enables business agility while driving innovation, competitive differentiation, and profitable growth.

The future of retail banking: innovation and purpose

The COVID-19 crisis is an inflection point for the future of retail banking. To win, leaders must first reframe the role of innovation

Deutsche Bank debuts virtual fair with Frieze partnership

The two parties will also present a virtual event with UK performance artist Tom Pope called “Deutsche Bank Collection Live”.

CVentures invests in London-based Countingup

The startup offers banking and accounting services to startups, freelancers, and self-employed self traders.

ABN Amro joins sustainable living platform

This involves a commitment by ABN AMRO to train at least 80% of its mortgage advisers as sustainable living advisers.

UBS seeks China digital bank licence as part of plan to turbocharge growth and slash costs

The Swiss lender is targeting 200,000 wealthy clients within two years after securing a digital bank licence

Innovation & Startups