Managers of Wealth Fintech

Democratising wealth: how do we encourage people to invest?

In the UK, just a third of Brits own shares, according to a 2020 survey from financial comparison site Finder, with 2.2mn people subscribed to a stocks and shares ISA.

ZIM backs compatriot fintech platform 40Seas

40Seas is looking to deliver a more efficient and cost-effective cross-border financing framework for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in global commerce.

Aurachain expands into Private Banking Sector and helps Sora Bank AG reduce loan processing time by up to 85%

The new solution provides a seamless digital experience for Sora Bank relationship managers, private banking executives, credit analysts, committee members, and even board members when required.

Broadridge and LiquidX Launch InBlock TradeOps to Provide Additional Scale and Flexibility to Trade Finance

Introducing the industry’s first and only true end-to-end BPO solution for Trade Finance

Superscript bags £45m Series B to “transform” SME insurance

The online insurance provider that counts Amazon Business as a customer has now raised £65m to date.

Axis Bank taps Open to launch digital current accounts for businesses

The partnership, Axis Bank’s first with a fintech player, will also open up access to Open’s digital banking platform for all Axis Bank account holders, the firms say.

BNP Paribas invests in AccessFintech

The French lender says the deal will enable it to provide its Corporate and Institutional Banking clients with the latest technology, data and workflow tools in a context of shortening settlement cycles.

Penta co-founder raises €3m for Swiss payments fintech

The SME-focused fintech aims to digitalise Switzerland’s banking sector with automated compliance processes.

Fintech Scotland: 200% jump in investment funding for Scottish fintech firms

Over 60% of funding was raised by fintech SMEs focused on payment and data innovation

SIX transformative trends that will shape fintech in 2023

2022 saw market volatility increase and a prominent rise in the dollar’s popularity as investors rushed to purchase more of the currency due to the fear of a looming global recession.

Kerala Becomes Country’s First Fully Digital Banking State

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared Kerala as the first state in the country to go fully digital in its banking service and said this recognition would boost the state economy.

Why Technology Can Help, Or Hinder Advisory Practices

The focus of these two teams is to support wealth managers

UK fintech funding slumps by eight percent

London firms attracted the lion’s share of the investment with $10.2bn invested in 2022, down only five per cent from 2021 amid a sharp global slump.

UK fintech funding slumps by eight percent

London firms attracted the lion’s share of the investment with $10.2bn invested in 2022, down only five per cent from 2021 amid a sharp global slump.

Tanzanian money remittance app Nala launches in the EU

Nala was founded by and is led by Benjamin Fernandes

Accenture completes acquisition of Inspirage, expanding digital supply chain capabilities

Technology is at the core of change today, and Accenture is one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change with strong ecosystem relationships.

From neo-banks to digital lending platforms, a slew of technology innovations are reshaping financial services.

The rollout of 5G and the growth in technologies like AI, machine learning, Web 3.0 and Metaverse will further strengthen the Indian FinTech market this year.

LHV UK selects Jaywing to boost cloud data infrastructure

The latest engagement Jaywing has undertaken comes from LHV UK

EY launches South West Innovation Hub as part of regional fintech investment

The hub, led by directors Dan Harris, Oana Beattie and Liam Snelling, will work closely with FinTech companies based in the South West, the University of Bristol and Fintech West to help serve clients locally, across the UK and internationally.

Saudi Central Bank Establishes Open Banking Lab

The Saudi Central Bank’s new open banking lab provides a sandbox environment which simulates real banks’ open banking APIs.

Innovation & Startups