Managers of Wealth Fintech

Agenor Technology in ‘strategic’ UAE deal

Agenor chief executive Andy Smith said: “This breakthrough agreement represents a vital precedent for ICEFLO’s adoption by financial sector clients."

Visible Alpha Recognized as ‘FinTech Innovation of the Year’

In early 2018, the company announced a $38 million round of capital raising led by Goldman Sachs Principal Strategic Investments.

German Fintechs Secure Asian Foothold

This will be done through accelerator programmes for curated startups.

Liechtenstein Bankers Association using technology to drive sustainability

The landscape of the banking sector continues to be reshaped by technological progress.

Alan Howard backs artificial intelligence data venture

Founders of Brevan Howard and Stone Milliner put their names behind Quant Insight, which uses machine learning for macro insights

Standard Life’s robo adviser in regulatory dry run

The FCA said in a statement that it had received 69 applications for the fourth run of its sandbox scheme and has approved 29.

Irish fintech Fire.com receives open banking authorisation

Company keen to provide new services under second EU services payment directive

Australian cyber firms show their solutions in the UK

The delegation will engage with regulators, government representatives, investors, start-ups, scale-ups and buyers, as well as visit leading-edge facilities at Hartham Park and the ARK Data Centre.

UAE to act as 'beating heart' of financial innovation in Middle East

New report says the UAE is ideally positioned to facilitate development of digitally enabled financial solutions for the region

UAE banking free zone, French innovation cluster sign MoU for FinTech cooperation

As part of the MoU, The Academy, an education center at DIFC, will potentially host an educational program on the latest FinTech and innovation trends

Military grade Swiss bunker opens vaults to crypto investors

The innovation comes as a growing number of rich people and institutions are investing in blockchain start-ups via initial coin funding ICO crowdfunding schemes.

Banque et Caisse d’Epargne de l’Etat, Luxembourg to collaborate with CrossLend

The evening event included presentations from PwC, Allen & Overy, Universal Investments and CrossLend. All centred around securitisation under the Luxembourg Law of 2004.

A new £50m fintech venture fund has launched

The fund has already made its first investment, into home finances management app Acasa.

Sanlam Multi Manager adopts Charles River IMS

Sanlam’s multi-manager team will have a centralised view for model comparison, with enhanced workflows for greater efficiency, oversight and scalability.

SEE Link and RBI to enter into strategic partnership

SEE Link is supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development by way of a grant to establish an electronic system for order-routing.

Korean fintech start-up secures $40m investment from GIC and Sequoia

The funding is GIC's first investment in a start-up in Korea and Sequoia China's first investment in a Korean company.

Lloyd’s Lab launches global search for tech entrepreneurs

The Lloyd's Lab global talent search, led by applied corporate innovation specialist L Marks, is looking for entrepreneurs, alongside early and growth stage companies operating in the InsurTech space worldwide.

Thailand Government Pension Fund joins the fast-growing family of Ipreo's iLEVEL clients in Asia

Ipreo welcomes Thailand's largest state pension fund to its growing client base in the Asia-Pacific region

StanChart to set up new global business services hub in Warsaw

Wall Street banks Goldman Sachs and JP Morgan have said they are also planning to increase their presence there.

Deutsche Bank Launches eVault Technology to Power Paperless Solution

The repository system relies upon digital tamper-proof seals and has an audit trail that ensures compliance and provides detailed reporting.

Innovation & Startups