Managers of Wealth Fintech

OCBC Launches Biometric Push

The e-payments can be made instantly to any bank account in Singapore

first direct’s artha pilot marks new era in ‘marketplace’ banking

It’s the first time a large financial institution in the UK has made third party products available for the benefit of customers.

Five top centres of innovation in financial tech

Leading fintech cities, including London and Berlin, should not be complacent because there are emerging centres of excellence snapping at their heels

Tech Firm C5 Accelerate Is Looking To Power Up Fintech In Bahrain

The government has been a fundamental driver, especially in nascent innovation ecosystems such as in Bahrain and the MENA region in general.

Burt points to past reinsurance success for future Bermuda innovation

According to Burt the Bermudian Government intends to attract companies to the Island whose investment in Bermuda will create jobs and show why Bermuda’s greatest asset is her People.

Kuwait Finance House Goes Live With (ITS) ETHIX-Net - Alkheshnam: “ETHIX-Net Delivers A New Generation Of Online Banking”

The product is designed to be one of the core components that help Banks to transform and adapt their business in the new Digital Transformation age.

Enfusion's Investment Management Software Named "Best Fund Accounting Software"

HFM Awards are regarded as some of the most high-profile in the industry for hedge funds and service providers

Linedata upgrades global hedge platform

Linedata Global Hedge provides direct access to the Linedata Lynx network, allowing FIX trading connectivity with a global list of brokers and partners.

ISA comparison site launched

The website will enable consumers to shop around for an ISA which is best suited to them based on the terms of the investment and the returns available to them in one place.

Saudi Central Bank to Test Ripple Payments Tech

"This ground-breaking pilot program is the first of its kind to be launched by a central bank."

Singapore, Egypt sign fintech cooperation pact

The pact also establishes a framework for exploring joint innovation projects and for sharing information on emerging fintech trends.

Rand Merchant Bank’s transformation into a digital bank

As an innovation hub, the FOUNDeRY gives RMB the space to experiment safely with new ideas and encourages people to think differently while still striving for excellence each day.

Citi picks London for latest fintech innovation hub

Citigroup has selected London's tech hub as the next site in its innovation lab network, creating new jobs on the fringes of the City. Headquartered in one of WeWork's shared workspaces in Moorgate, the London innovation lab will employ 75 tech

Scott Morrison says data sharing regime will 'revolutionise' banking

He said stringent security and governance rules along with safeguards to protect customer privacy would be be at the core of the federal government's regime

Singapore robo-advisor Connect by Crossbridge introduces Chinese scripts

The new Simplified Chinese language website version of CONNECT by Crossbridge offers the same ease of navigation, functionality and seamless user experience that clients expect from the English-language version.

Banks embracing ‘innovation theatre’ more than digital change

Cultural change on digital strategy needed in financial services, expert says

KPMG report: Alternative investment firms slow to respond to digital technologies

The report identified activities such as portfolio risk management, research and securities selection, alpha generation, deal flows, risk and compliance, and fund accounting as particularly prone to disruption in the front, middle and back office.

Credit Suisse hires virtual IT support agent Amelia

Credit Suisse has added a new member to its IT support team - Amelia, an AI-powered virtual agent who helps thousands of the bank's human employees with their day-to-day tech problems.

Traditional banks waking up to fintech challenge, says JP Nicols

The banking industry is being disrupted by innovative fintech startups who are digitally driven, customer-centric and leveraging the cloud.

SEC, CFTC Talk Cryptocurrency and ICO Risks Before Senate Banking Committee

At least that’s the sentiment that can be drawn from the SEC’s Jay Clayton’s prepared remarks for today’s session before the Senate’s banking committee.

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