06/03/2019
SS&C’s Global Wealth Platform crowned ‘best portfolio management solution’ at WealthBriefing Asia Awards
The award was presented at an awards dinner held at the Westin Singapore hotel on May 30th.
Innovation & Startups
06/03/2019
Crédit Agricole Egypt advances digital transformation culture, opens more innovative branches across Egypt
This concept is based on the balance between the latest technology and human advice in a way to support the culture of digital transformation and financial inclusion.
06/03/2019
Credit Suisse CEO dismisses European bank mergers as 'solution'
The failed merger talks between Germany’s two biggest lenders prompted speculation of deals with other European banks, including UBS.
06/03/2019
Banking minnows merge as tech costs soar
It is expected to be completed by July 1 and is subject to approval by the regulator.
06/03/2019
e-Gift: Commercial Bank suggests innovative gifting idea for Eid
e-Gift is a feature that combines both the convenience and swiftness of electronic money transfer with the personalized touch of a greeting card, making it an ideal gift for Eid.
06/03/2019
Five ways tech is challenging traditional banking models
The way the financial services traditionally operate is being challenged by a range of smart new technologies
06/03/2019
JCB Introduces Web API for Merchant Acquiring to Expand Payments Acceptance Across Europe and Beyond with ACI Worldwide
ACI’s UP eCommerce Payments provides connectivity to an extensive global payment network of hundreds of card acquirers and alternative payment methods.
05/31/2019
Profile Software sponsors FinanceMalta’s 12th Annual Conference 2019
During the event, Profile will be presenting its innovative and award-winning fintech solutions for the Banking and Investment Management industries
05/31/2019
London-based fintech Yapily raises €4.8 million for its single API to connect businesses with banks
Its customers include accountancy firms, companies in the payment space, cryptocurrency providers, digital wealth applications, and e-commerce companies.
05/30/2019
NAB teams up with Bank Leumi and CIBC for online innovation portal
The three banks hope the partnership will spur collaboration between them and fintechs.
05/30/2019
ARB Apex Bank renews contract with Temenos
ARB Apex Bank was recently recognized as part of the “Best in Banking Awards” held at the Temenos Community Forum in The Hague in April 2019 and awarded the “Best Inclusive Banking” prize.
05/30/2019
Nigerian banking start-up favours Oracle FSS
The Nigerian banking sector has seen a great deal of upheaval over the years, with many mergers, start-ups and closures.
05/29/2019
CommBank to launch new machine learning-backed banking app
Backed by 'world-leading' machine learning, data analytics, and behavioural science.
05/29/2019
Meet Dana: Bahrain Islamic Bank’s First Virtual Employee
The Bahrain Islamic Bank (BisB) just announced the appointment of Dana, its first digital virtual employee.
05/29/2019
Miral partners with Plug and Play ADGM to nurture innovation among Travel & Hospitality startups
Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations will be a key supporter of the organization’s new tech accelerator, founded for promising startups from across the globe
05/29/2019
The Financial Innovation Partnership
United States and United Kingdom establish the Financial Innovation Partnership to further collaboration between US Department of the Treasury and HM Treasury
05/28/2019
4 smart money management apps to help you invest in your future
When developing gini – the first app in Hong Kong to enable the linking of multiple bank accounts and credit cards and logging of expenses, which are presented on one intuitive dashboard – co-founder Raymond Wyand said the aim was to make fina
05/28/2019
Mitsubishi Opens Israeli Innovation Outpost
Already operational, the new center will help Mitsubishi scout for Israeli startups in the domains of automotive and smart mobility
05/23/2019
Ultra HNIs are directly investing in startups
Kotak Wealth Management, which identified many of these opportunities of direct investments, said more and more UHNIs are investing in unlisted firms swayed by higher returns.
05/23/2019
Avaloq growth a pointer to shift in fintech digital business models
In total, Avaloq’s clients manage or administer in excess of $4 trillion in assets – underpinning just how significant the firm has become to the global financial ecosystem.