07/03/2019
Banque Française Mutualiste selects SAB AT as its new core banking system
The SAB AT platform, which is widely used in France, will support the bank’s customer management
Alternative Investments
07/03/2019
Allfunds acquires Zurich-based fund research business
This transaction is part of the Allfunds’ strategic plan to consolidate its position as a leading fund research provider for institutional investors.
07/03/2019
Broadridge to develop blockchain technology
Proponents of blockchain say that it has the potential to improve transparency, streamline business processes and reduce costs for the finance industry – and Broadridge will take forward development work and build on other initiatives.
06/28/2019
The state of investments in Southeast Asia
Cento Ventures’ Mark Suckling responds to the age-old question: are we in a bubble?
06/27/2019
Bicameral Ventures Unveils a Strategic Investment in Fintech Startup Balance
Bicameral Ventures continues to execute its “Interconnected Investing” model with a highly strategic investment in fintech startup Balance, and new integration of the Aion blockchain.
06/20/2019
Bamboo Capital to Invest $112m in Bloc Fund
The announcement follows the establishment of an agreement between Smart Africa and Bamboo Capital whereby Smart Africa will shortlist businesses in which Bloc may choose to invest.
06/18/2019
ADB launches digital financial inclusion fund
The grant will create an interoperable digital payment system that will allow consumers to send and receive money between mobile wallets, and from these wallets to other digital and bank accounts.
06/18/2019
Korean government institution selects SimCorp Dimension
The solution will be used for the institution’s entire range of assets, including alternatives
06/14/2019
Pershing Deepens Technology Consulting Capabilities
Pershing's advisory assets reached $665 billion at the end of the first quarter of 2019, marking eight percent year-over-year growth.
06/14/2019
Banks and tech stocks drag market to a modest loss
Investors are worried that the dispute will drag on much longer than previously expected
06/04/2019
Tencent, Temasek invest US$35m in UK open-banking startup
The company said it would use the funding to expand across Europe
06/03/2019
Majority of Brits now using fintech
The UK scored better than countries including France, Germany, Japan and the US.
05/29/2019
Insuring the way forward has plenty of byte
Taking place at the Gulf Hotel Convention Centre from June 12 - 13, the event promises to feature inspiring talks, engaging workshops and networking with key players in the insurance space, and InsurTech community.
05/29/2019
Digital transformation – a disruptive force for all sectors of the economy
The definition of digital transformation strategies will be as disparate as the companies that employ them.
05/28/2019
JPMorgan says it's poaching Google tech whizzes for its new equity-trading bot as Wall Street ramps up its automation revolution
The product, developed earlier this year, is being rolled out in the bank's asset-management division, where the firm says the technology is among is the first of its kind among fund managers.
05/22/2019
The impact of financial innovation on the financial markets
With asset owners increasingly looking at tactical investing, understanding the impact of financial innovation on market volatility is more important – and simultaneously more challenging – than it has been in the past, a group of high-level i
05/20/2019
Fintechs, CBN collaborate to drive agency banking
Speaking at the summit, the Deputy Governor, Financial Systems Stability, CBN, Mrs Aishah Ahmad, reiterated the apex bank’s commitment to the successful implementation of agent banking in Nigeria.
05/19/2019
Data management and regtech specialist chooses Cork for new hub
Cork is the second largest city in Ireland, and is located in the south of the country.
05/16/2019
The rise of the treasurer: A technology imperative for asset managers?
As a result, some still cling on to familiar ways of doing things, which typically include manual or legacy technology-based processes.
05/16/2019
Intertrust Engages With Financial Services Clients
They redistributed the survey to the industry in April 2019 where they gathered 54 responses to highlight more recent findings, specific to the US market.