Managers of Wealth Fintech

Robo-IFA launches

This includes things like how much they should be contributing to a workplace pension, how to build long-term savings and advice on investing their money.

Japanese Regulator Says Libra is Not Crypto, Gives the Green Light

The law firm said that Facebook is unlikely to face much in the way of push-back from Japanese legal authorities.

Crypto Assets Exchanges In The Kingdom Of Bahrain

On the one hand, the it is government policy to be at the forefront of new industries and innovation and promoting distributed ledger technology (including its subset blockchain) is a government priority.

Bitcoin price falls below $10,000 as boost from Facebook's Libra fades

Cryptocurrency climbed to nearly $14,000 on news social network was launching rival

MyEva launches UK’s "first" regulated digital independent financial adviser

Regulated financial advice, from a robot.

Why Africa should embrace cryptocurrency

To think that decentralised digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum won’t fundamentally change how the world views and uses money would be rather absurd.

Bitcoin, The Dollar And Facebook's Cryptocurrency: Price Volatility Versus Systemic Volatility

Bitcoin is the opposite of fiat currencies, which generally exhibit price-stability but are susceptible to periodic bouts of financial system instability.

Big data crucial to serve mass affluents cheaply

Wealth managers will need to use AI and big data to keep their share of the mass affluent market out of the hands of robo advisers.

How AI could shape the future of investment banking

Automation isn’t something new to investment banking.

EU Banks Fast-Track Instant Payments Post Libra Launch

One of the advantages of tech firms, he said, is that they are global companies, as opposed to just fragmented financial entities in one region.

Should Blockchain Be Armed With its Own Regulations?

Blockchain appeared in 2008 with the peer-to-peer electronic cash system developed by Satoshi Nakamoto (called Bitcoin), and it is on the verge of revolutionising how we interact and conclude transactions in the digital world.

Swiss Stock Exchange Introduces Ethereum Tokens via R3 Tech

The Swiss security token firm BlockState plans to introduce six ERC-20 tokens from Ethereum blockchain onto the Swiss Stock Exchange supported by mirroring them on R3’s Corda platform.

Anum lists crypto basket on SIX Swiss Exchange

Matt Hougan, Global Head of Research for Bitwise Asset Management, adds: “We are thrilled to be working with Amun to help investors gain diversified exposure to the most important crypto projects.

Financial Action Task Force moves to regulate crypto exchanges

The FATF is giving countries 12 months to implement the guidelines into their laws and regulations and has set a review for June 2020.

Crypto craze: WMs react to Facebook’s Libra setting up shop in Geneva

Four wealth managers detail their initial reactions towards Libra’s Swiss arrival, and what the future holds for cryptocurrency firms.

CMC Markets to launch range of crypto indices

Crypto index spreads will also typically be tighter than those of the individual underlying coins.

Bitcoin climbs above US$11,000 amid renewed mainstream interest, but observers warn caution is warranted

The largest cryptocurrency had a furious run higher in late 2017 that culminated with a top above US$19,500

Global money-laundering watchdog launches crackdown on cryptocurrencies

The move by FATF, which groups countries from the United States to China and bodies such as the European Commission, reflects growing concern among international law enforcement agencies that cryptocurrencies are being used to launder the proceeds of crim

Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading

A bill prohibiting the use of crypto assets as a means of payment in the Russian Federation passed in May of last year.

Will PwC’s New Software Solve the Cryptocurrency Auditing Problem?

The new tool reportedly allows PwC to establish crypto asset ownership and gather information about transactions and balances from blockchains.

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