Managers of Wealth - Fintech http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:30:39 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Parties sign MoU to accelerate the rollout of sovereign, Pan-European payment solutions News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85614/parties-sign-mou-to-accelerate-the-rollout-of-sovereign-pan-european-payment-solutions The cooperation brings together leading European payment solutions Wealth & Asset Management Saltus Selects SS&C to Streamline Operations News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85615/saltus-selects-ssampampc-to-streamline-operations The move reflects a broader shift across the U.K. wealth management industry toward consolidation of technology stacks Wealth & Asset Management WealthArc accelerates global expansion as demand grows for next-generation data infrastructure News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85623/wealtharc-accelerates-global-expansion-as-demand-grows-for-next-generation-data-infrastructure The infrastructure is designed to scale well beyond current volumes, with processing capacity capable of supporting millions portfolios globally. Wealth & Asset Management Saltus moves £9bn of assets onto SS&C Hubwise platform News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85609/saltus-moves-amppound9bn-of-assets-onto-ssampampc-hubwise-platform The partnership comes as wealth managers face ongoing regulatory change and rising client expectations for digital-first services. Wealth & Asset Management MAS Grants TradeTogether Full CMS Licence for Tokenised Asset Fund Management News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85610/mas-grants-tradetogether-full-cms-licence-for-tokenised-asset-fund-management TradeTogether plans to expand distribution capabilities to serve accredited investors and integrate with leading global fund platforms. Wealth & Asset Management Firenze partners with wealth management firm, Artorius News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85581/firenze-partners-with-wealth-management-firm-artorius Clients of Artorius will be able to borrow against the value of their investment portfolios without selling assets – known as Lombard lending. Wealth & Asset Management SEI Reports Fourth-Quarter 2025 Financial Results News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85572/sei-reports-fourth-quarter-2025-financial-results Relative to the fourth quarter 2024, EPS increased by 16%, and revenue and operating income grew by 9% and 11%, respectively, with operating margin increasing to 27%. Wealth & Asset Management Brown Brothers Harriman and SimCorp forge strategic alliance News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85574/brown-brothers-harriman-and-simcorp-forge-strategic-alliance Brown Brothers Harriman Investor Services and SimCorp forge strategic alliance to provide integrated end-to-end technology, data, and services solution for global asset managers Wealth & Asset Management Mackenzie Investments Partners with SEI to Expand U.S. Institutional Presence News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85548/mackenzie-investments-partners-with-sei-to-expand-us-institutional-presence Companies Launch Suite of Collective Investment Trusts, Leveraging Mackenzie’s Global Quantitative Equity Strategies Wealth & Asset Management Armundia rolls out new modular platform for family offices News Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85556/armundia-rolls-out-new-modular-platform-for-family-offices A new modular platform has been launched by international fintech company Armundia Group to support single and multi-family offices in managing complex wealth portfolios. Wealth & Asset Management PayPal appoints new CEO as results disappoint News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85634/paypal-appoints-new-ceo-as-results-disappoint Lores, who has served on the PayPal Board for nearly five years and as Board Chair since July 2024, succeeds outgoing CEO Alex Chriss. Executive Moves Interac appoints D’Arcy McDonald group head, product News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85619/interac-appoints-damprsquoarcy-mcdonald-group-head-product Mr. McDonald will lead the evolution of the Interac product portfolio Executive Moves Broadridge Appoints Trish Mosconi and Chris Perry to its Board of Directors News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85622/broadridge-appoints-trish-mosconi-and-chris-perry-to-its-board-of-directors Broadridge also announced that Brett Keller, director since 2015 and member of the Audit and Compensation Committees, has notified the Company of his decision to resign from the Board Executive Moves LINK announces appointment of Tom Ilube CBE as new Chair News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85605/link-announces-appointment-of-tom-ilube-cbe-as-new-chair He previously served on NatWest Group’s Technology Advisory Board. Executive Moves Indonesia Joins Nexus Global Payments as José Beltrán Takes Board Chair Role News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85611/indonesia-joins-nexus-global-payments-as-josampeacute-beltrampaacuten-takes-board-chair-role The move marks Indonesia’s transition from Special Observer to full participant in the network linking domestic instant payment systems across countries. Executive Moves SadaPay chairman Ali Samir Oosman steps down News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85612/sadapay-chairman-ali-samir-oosman-steps-down Oosman has chaired SadaPay's board since July 2020 Executive Moves Crypto Finance appoints Mike Schwitalla as Chief Commercial Officer News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85573/crypto-finance-appoints-mike-schwitalla-as-chief-commercial-officer In these roles, he played a key part in expanding institutional trading activities and strengthening market access for professional clients. Executive Moves Unlimit appoints Pedro Azevedo as head off EU sales News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85580/unlimit-appoints-pedro-azevedo-as-head-off-eu-sales Pedro brings over a decade of experience in global payments and fintech, with deep expertise across Europe, Latin America, and Asia. Executive Moves NCR Atleos Appoints New Chief Information Officer to Drive Technology Strategy, Digital Transformation and AI-Led Automation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85554/ncr-atleos-appoints-new-chief-information-officer-to-drive-technology-strategy-digital-transformation-and-ai-led-automation Financial institutions and retailers—Atleos’s core customer base—are under intense pressure to modernize their infrastructure and offer seamless self-service access. Executive Moves JP Morgan Payments names Zachary Anderson chief data and analytics officer News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85563/jp-morgan-payments-names-zachary-anderson-chief-data-and-analytics-officer Before NatWest he spent 12 years at gaming firm Electronic Arts and also had stints at JD Power and car manufacturer Nissan. Executive Moves Fintech founder charged with fraud News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85632/fintech-founder-charged-with-fraud Güven founded New York-based Kalder in 2022, pitching the startup as a “fintech-marketing platform” that brands could use to create and monetise customised reward programmes. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance UK’s 2026 Fiscal Pivot: A Strategic Guide to Tax Reforms for Fintech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85630/ukamprsquos-2026-fiscal-pivot-a-strategic-guide-to-tax-reforms-for-fintech 2026 marks a decisive shift for the UK’s financial landscape. From the reclassification of carried interest as trading profits to the end of manual record-keeping with Making Tax Digital, we break down the critical updates fintech leaders and invest Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Texas to London to Brussels: How Divergent Sustainability Rules Impact Fintech News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85604/texas-to-london-to-brussels-how-divergent-sustainability-rules-impact-fintech In the US, UK and EU the divergence in approach to regulation are making for a complex array of reporting requirements for not only AI providers but also the fintech firms that are looking to leverage their capabilities. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Nubank advances US launch with OCC approval News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85613/nubank-advances-us-launch-with-occ-approval Nubank is now in the "bank organisation phase" after first filing for a US national bank charter last September, and plans to open a regional bank within the next 18 months. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Central Bank Pilots Face-and-Palm Biometric Payments, Extending UAE’s Seamless-Travel Ecosystem News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85587/central-bank-pilots-face-and-palm-biometric-payments-extending-uaeamprsquos-seamless-travel-ecosystem Industry insiders predict the system will integrate with Emirates ID by year-end, creating a single digital identity for both border crossing and commerce. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance As UAE central bank trials palm payments, Amazon ditches the tech News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85570/as-uae-central-bank-trials-palm-payments-amazon-ditches-the-tech The central bank is working with vendors PopID and Network International through its sandbox programme on a proof-of-concept of the biometrics-based payments. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Emirates NBD Capital Secures Category I Merchant Banking License in India News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85577/emirates-nbd-capital-secures-category-i-merchant-banking-license-in-india The approval allows the firm to provide full capital markets services and expand its presence in India’s growing investment banking sector Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Malaysia tests bank readiness for MyDigital ID rollout News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85533/malaysia-tests-bank-readiness-for-mydigital-id-rollout The update was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance in a written parliamentary response, with local news agency Bernama reporting on the progress of the initiative. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Nedbank issues urgent scam alert over AI-generated investment fraud News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85522/nedbank-issues-urgent-scam-alert-over-ai-generated-investment-fraud Nedbank has confirmed that the content is a scam and is not linked to the bank or any of its legitimate products. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance FCA seeks feedback on further rules for cryptoasset firms News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85530/fca-seeks-feedback-on-further-rules-for-cryptoasset-firms These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Visa Acceptance Platform adds Tap to Pay on iPhone support News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85633/visa-acceptance-platform-adds-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-support Payment Service Providers and Independent Software Vendors that provide merchants with payment applications can now integrate Tap to Pay on iPhone via Visa’s SDK and the Visa Acceptance Platform. Retail Banking Tala Enters Vietnam via US$100M Digital Credit Partnership With CIMB News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85637/tala-enters-vietnam-via-us100m-digital-credit-partnership-with-cimb The collaboration aims to address gaps in consumer lending by offering fully digital, short-term credit products. Retail Banking OPay named The Sun’s first-ever Fintech/Digital Bank of the Year 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85638/opay-named-the-sunamprsquos-first-ever-fintechdigital-bank-of-the-year-2025 The award recognises OPay’s integrated platform, which brings together mobile banking, digital wallets, fast payments, merchant services, and lifestyle solutions in one place. Retail Banking Algorithmic banking has moved faster than its governance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85616/algorithmic-banking-has-moved-faster-than-its-governance Dr Gulzar Singh explains how algorithmic decision-making in banks has outpaced the institutional structures designed to govern accountability, oversight, and escalation Retail Banking Finastra Enhances Commercial Loan Origination with Cloud-Native LaserPro Evaluate News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85620/finastra-enhances-commercial-loan-origination-with-cloud-native-laserpro-evaluate The modern solution streamlines commercial loan workflows, replacing manual spreadsheets and legacy systems Retail Banking Starling sets sights on US expansion via in-house tech sale – report News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85629/starling-sets-sights-on-us-expansion-via-in-house-tech-sale-ampndash-report Starling is aiming to secure a deal with an American institution within the “$5bn-50bn asset range” by early next year. Retail Banking EuroPay Alliance and EPI sign MoU News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85602/europay-alliance-and-epi-sign-mou The cooperation brings together leading European payment solutions, with the shared ambition of enabling seamless cross-border payments across Europe by 2027. Retail Banking HSBC embeds Sage’s accounting technology in new tool for UK small businesses News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85591/hsbc-embeds-sageamprsquos-accounting-technology-in-new-tool-for-uk-small-businesses This partnership is designed to address this readiness gap ahead of MTD, offering practical support to help customers stay compliant, save time, and remain in control of their finances as the tax system becomes fully digital. Retail Banking OKX Pay and Card rolled out across Europe News Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85564/okx-pay-and-card-rolled-out-across-europe Crypto payment apps have existed for years, yet adoption for daily use remains low. Retail Banking AXS Introduces Rewards Scheme for Users Paying Bills via Its App News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85566/axs-introduces-rewards-scheme-for-users-paying-bills-via-its-app The programme allows users to earn and redeem vouchers on routine bill payments across more than 800 service providers. Retail Banking Finance leaders turn to AI to cut costs in 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85635/finance-leaders-turn-to-ai-to-cut-costs-in-2026 Nearly half of respondents identified efficiency and cost control as a top priority for the year ahead, with 47% of general corporates and 46% of financial services firms citing the issue. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Banks Reduce Reliance on OpenAI Models, Analysis Reveals News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85617/banks-reduce-reliance-on-openai-models-analysis-reveals Data from Evident suggests OpenAI’s market share is being eroded as rival model providers gain traction. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Snowflake, OpenAI Sign Multi-Year US$200 Million Enterprise AI Partnership News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85618/snowflake-openai-sign-multi-year-us200-million-enterprise-ai-partnership The deal will see OpenAI become a primary model provider in Snowflake, supporting the deployment of AI agents on governed enterprise data. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Russia's biggest bitcoin mining firm's founder arrested for tax evasion while his company faces bankruptcy News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85626/russiaamp039s-biggest-bitcoin-mining-firmamp039s-founder-arrested-for-tax-evasion-while-his-company-faces-bankruptcy The U.S. sanctioned the BitRiver in 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Lloyds CEO says bankers must reskill as AI reshapes finance News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85628/lloyds-ceo-says-bankers-must-reskill-as-ai-reshapes-finance Charlie Nunn warns sector is set to ‘radically change’ as bank aims to improve tech skills of 67,000 staff Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI AI is progressing fast and slow News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85598/ai-is-progressing-fast-and-slow It is therefore important to understand what is happening with the underlying technology. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Armundia launches AI platform for modern family offices News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85606/armundia-launches-ai-platform-for-modern-family-offices The launch comes as the global family office market expands Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Digital euro to provide retail payments backbone Europe needs, ECB's Cipollone says News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85582/digital-euro-to-provide-retail-payments-backbone-europe-needs-ecbamp039s-cipollone-says The ECB is working on a digital version of the single currency to maintain the central bank's core role in an increasingly digital economy and defend the euro zone's monetary sovereignty. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI How AI Is Transforming Financial Technology (Fintech) News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85584/how-ai-is-transforming-financial-technology-fintech This shift from rule-based automation to intelligent decision-making has made AI a competitive differentiator in modern financial technology. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Fidelity enters stablecoin market with launch of Fidelity Digital Dollar News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85586/fidelity-enters-stablecoin-market-with-launch-of-fidelity-digital-dollar FIDD will seek to provide investors with a stable digital dollar that combines the benefits of digital assets and blockchain technology with the stability and reliability of the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Central Bank of Egypt launches smartphone-based POS service News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85621/central-bank-of-egypt-launches-smartphone-based-pos-service By enabling mobile devices to function as payment acceptance points, the central bank aims to widen access to electronic payments Mobile Banking Hnry & Volley launch QR open banking for sole traders News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85550/hnry-ampamp-volley-launch-qr-open-banking-for-sole-traders The companies said sole traders would be able to generate a QR code in the Hnry app for clients, who would then scan and approve payments in their bank app. Mobile Banking Australian digital lender in1bank shuts down News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85537/australian-digital-lender-in1bank-shuts-down All accounts will be closed by 5 February, when the in1bank app will also stop working. Mobile Banking Volante Technologies introduces Multi-cloud Resiliency Service to ensure non-stop payments processing during major cloud outages News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85489/volante-technologies-introduces-multi-cloud-resiliency-service-to-ensure-non-stop-payments-processing-during-major-cloud-outages Recent large-scale outages across hyperscale cloud providers have demonstrated the real-world impact of cloud concentration risk for banks Mobile Banking The Flows Are Moving in Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85475/the-flows-are-moving-in-africa The fact is that this adoption is scaling outside traditional pipes, through wallets, exchanges, and platform ecosystems. Mobile Banking GCash Lending Arm Adds Free Health Insurance to GLoan Borrowers News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85439/gcash-lending-arm-adds-free-health-insurance-to-gloan-borrowers The promotion applies to loans of at least PHP 500 with a minimum one-month tenor for verified users aged 21-65. Mobile Banking Ingenico teams with Toshiba on enterprise mobile payments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85440/ingenico-teams-with-toshiba-on-enterprise-mobile-payments The partnership reflects a broader shift in retail technology, as grocers and large-format retailers look to reduce checkout friction, manage peak-time congestion and improve staff productivity. Mobile Banking Plans underway to support enhanced mobile services in Jersey News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85429/plans-underway-to-support-enhanced-mobile-services-in-jersey The JCRA has set out plans in a published Draft Spectrum Strategy and is seeking comments and views before finalising them later in the year. Mobile Banking Nationwide taps Moneyhub for spending insights tech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85385/nationwide-taps-moneyhub-for-spending-insights-tech Nationwide, which counts 16 million members in the UK, has opted for Moneyhub's categorisation and enrichment engine. Mobile Banking Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85392/monzo-bank-says-issue-affecting-its-mobile-app-resolved The company earlier acknowledged an issue affecting its app - telling customers who tried to use it that it would "not be fully functional" while it investigated. Mobile Banking Advisors Signal Desire for More Technology and Product Education to Drive Growth in New Study from Broadridge and FSI News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85624/advisors-signal-desire-for-more-technology-and-product-education-to-drive-growth-in-new-study-from-broadridge-and-fsi The study shows a clear increase in investor interest across non-traditional investment categories Comment & Analysis How technology can help bank Africa’s informal economy News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85601/how-technology-can-help-bank-africaamprsquos-informal-economy This tension is arguably most evident in financial services Comment & Analysis How technology is reshaping India’s financial services landscape News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85549/how-technology-is-reshaping-indiaamprsquos-financial-services-landscape Technology is at the core of these changes, helping fintechs and solution providers make a real impact, with AI, investment platforms, and other innovations flooding the space. Comment & Analysis Digital assets and payments News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85452/digital-assets-and-payments Increasing regulatory clarity sets the stage for strategic choices Comment & Analysis Mixed views on island economy, survey suggests News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85445/mixed-views-on-island-economy-survey-suggests It suggested 17% felt optimistic about Jersey's economy, while 63% expected things to get worse. Comment & Analysis How will technology develop in 2026? News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85194/how-will-technology-develop-in-2026 Over the past decade, AI has evolved from a nascent technology into a cornerstone of the wealth management industry. Comment & Analysis Technology in production: Why most digital capability breaks after deployment News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85200/technology-in-production-why-most-digital-capability-breaks-after-deployment Dr. Gulzar Singh looks at technology from a production and operations lens, focusing on what happens after launch when systems enter live environments Comment & Analysis Fintech hiring hits new heights as UK unemployment rises News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85172/fintech-hiring-hits-new-heights-as-uk-unemployment-rises Growth outside the capital remains positive, with regional markets projected to increase hiring by 16%. Comment & Analysis Why the AI megatrend is far from peaking News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85114/why-the-ai-megatrend-is-far-from-peaking AI remains the decade’s most disruptive technology, with cloud platforms and semiconductor suppliers poised to benefit most. Comment & Analysis ABN Amro to axe 5200 staff News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84909/abn-amro-to-axe-5200-staff Alonside this, operations are being simplified by reducing the number of legal entities, optimising and digitalising end-to-end processes. Comment & Analysis CyberFOX lands major growth financing to accelerate platform expansion News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85636/cyberfox-lands-major-growth-financing-to-accelerate-platform-expansion This marks the first time the company has raised external capital and follows a period of rapid growth for the business. Cyber Security Egyptian banks step up cyber security upgrades as deposits reach EGP 15.3tn News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85588/egyptian-banks-step-up-cyber-security-upgrades-as-deposits-reach-egp-153tn El-Etreby warned that advances in digital technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping the landscape of financial and economic crime, requiring a proactive, integrated strategy that combines stronger cyber defences with wider public awareness. Cyber Security Scammers impersonate Nabtrade's Tom Piotrowsk to endorse bogus investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85486/scammers-impersonate-nabtradeamp039s-tom-piotrowsk-to-endorse-bogus-investments The bank is reporting a 15% increase in the number of these scams starting on social media platforms and websites.  Cyber Security How Bermuda business can stay cyber-safe in 2026 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85427/how-bermuda-business-can-stay-cyber-safe-in-2026 This shift is happening worldwide and Bermuda is very much a part of it. Cyber Security Cybercrime on the rise in Cayman News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85428/cybercrime-on-the-rise-in-cayman Cybercrime is on the rise globally, yet Watson feels that it is being exacerbated by the cost of living in Cayman. Cyber Security EY named a “Verified Leader” in Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting Services (2025) News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85368/ey-named-a-ampldquoverified-leaderamprdquo-in-industrial-cybersecurity-consulting-services-2025 EY recognized by Westlands Advisory Navigator for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consulting & Managed Services in 2025. Cyber Security Revolut to tackle impersonation scams News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85378/revolut-to-tackle-impersonation-scams Challenger bank Revolut has introduced a new security measure designed to thwart the rising threat of impersonation scams. Cyber Security Passwords will be on the way out in 2026 as passkeys take over News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85306/passwords-will-be-on-the-way-out-in-2026-as-passkeys-take-over The curse of having to remember easily hackable passwords may soon be over, as a new alternative is set to take over in 2026 Cyber Security Majority of UK firms exposed to cyber-threats amid AI transformation push News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85314/majority-of-uk-firms-exposed-to-cyber-threats-amid-ai-transformation-push However, amid a dire situation, it was a risk many firms felt was worth the leap of faith. Cyber Security Compliance and Complexity Prove the Need for Smarter Fraud Prevention News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85274/compliance-and-complexity-prove-the-need-for-smarter-fraud-prevention Fraud continues to threaten UK businesses with losses exceeding £1.1bn in 2024 alone. Cyber Security India sees spike in AI driven ransomware attacks News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84732/india-sees-spike-in-ai-driven-ransomware-attacks The findings come at a pivotal time for India’s rapidly digitising economy, where generative AI is transforming operations and productivity. Research Nasdaq Verafin unveils agentic AI AML workers News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83422/nasdaq-verafin-unveils-agentic-ai-aml-workers Nasdaq's anti-financial crime unit Verafin has launched a suite of agentic AI digital workers built to help banks with anti-money laundering compliance by automating low-value, high-volume processes. Research Research Reveals More Than 75% of UK Wealth Managers Planning Acquisitions News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83155/research-reveals-more-than-75-of-uk-wealth-managers-planning-acquisitions As M&A Activity Grows, Nearly 20% of Consolidators Pause Initiatives Due to Integration Issues Research 66% of Zillennials Use Their Phones as Bank Branch News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82476/66-of-zillennials-use-their-phones-as-bank-branch Despite their digital proclivities, zillennials are 23% more likely than the average consumer to primarily bank at national banks. Research Capgemini: Banks Face Loyalty Crisis Over Card Services News Aggregation Team Friday, March 14, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82007/capgemini-banks-face-loyalty-crisis-over-card-services The research found that 88% of industry executives globally consider an expanding reward ecosystem Research Paytech start-up Mimo raises $8.5m equity investment, inks embedded funding partnership with Froda News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81974/paytech-start-up-mimo-raises-85m-equity-investment-inks-embedded-funding-partnership-with-froda This planned product development will include an invoice capture and bookkeeping automation tool called Fetch Research Barclays’ £7.5 million bill joins growing list of bank IT issues News Aggregation Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81916/barclaysamprsquo-amppound75-million-bill-joins-growing-list-of-bank-it-issues The Barclays incident alone will result in customers getting as much as £7.5 million ($9.7 million) in compensation Research Mastercard joins with Tamara to scale split payments in the UAE News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81743/mastercard-joins-with-tamara-to-scale-split-payments-in-the-uae Mastercard and Tamara, one of the leading fintech platform in the GCC for shopping, payments, and banking, are collaborating to launch a new virtual card in the UAE to strengthen the split payment ecosystem. Research LSEG releases research and insights app News Team Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81488/lseg-releases-research-and-insights-app This app provides a seamless, efficient way to access LSEG’s extensive range of research and insights Research Cyber attack fears pile further pressure on business owners reeling from Budget cost hikes News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80864/cyber-attack-fears-pile-further-pressure-on-business-owners-reeling-from-budget-cost-hikes Businesses already face a number of headwinds from rising employer National Insurance contributions, a hike in the minimum wage and more demanding employee rights, and it seems technological worries are adding to the burden. Research Volante Technologies Named a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Banking Payment Hub Platforms News Aggregation Team Wednesday, February 04, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85631/volante-technologies-named-a-leader-in-gartnerampreg-magic-quadrantamptrade-for-banking-payment-hub-platforms Their high rating for “Ability to Execute” signals that their AI-powered, cloud-native platform offers FIs a pragmatic, low-risk path to transition from legacy systems. Innovation & Startups Ooredoo Fintech expands money transfer options in Qatar through partnership with Western Union News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85599/ooredoo-fintech-expands-money-transfer-options-in-qatar-through-partnership-with-western-union Integrating its services into the Ooredoo Money app Innovation & Startups Banking Tech Awards USA 2026 champions community banking News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85600/banking-tech-awards-usa-2026-champions-community-banking Ahead of the upcoming Banking Tech Awards USA 2026, taking place on 28 May in New York, FinTech Futures sits down with judges from Capital One, Wells Fargo, Travis Credit Union, and ImpactFI to discuss community banking and the qualities of an award-winni Innovation & Startups IDC MarketScape Names GFT a Leader in Cloud-Native Core Banking Transformation News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85583/idc-marketscape-names-gft-a-leader-in-cloud-native-core-banking-transformation GFT enables banks to modernize core banking systems with lower risk and faster realization of business value. Innovation & Startups 10x Banking Inks Partnership with Alternative Asset Manager Remara News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85585/10x-banking-inks-partnership-with-alternative-asset-manager-remara Remara will use 10x Banking’s core banking platform to bring new lending and investment solutions to market faster. Innovation & Startups EBAday Fintech Zone winners: Where are they now? News Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85589/ebaday-fintech-zone-winners-where-are-they-now The visibility that the Fintech Zone win can offer translates to ready-made new customers, strategic partnerships and faster credibility with banks and regulators. Innovation & Startups Banks risk wealth advisor exits without tech upgrades: Cerulli News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85592/banks-risk-wealth-advisor-exits-without-tech-upgrades-cerulli Just 8% of wealth advisors in the Americas are not yet using wealth tools. Innovation & Startups Scoro acquires expense management fintech Enovice News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85565/scoro-acquires-expense-management-fintech-enovice Envoice's AI technology will be used to complement Scoro's soon-to-launch chatbot ELI. Innovation & Startups China Dasheng Bank launches major core banking transformation News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85569/china-dasheng-bank-launches-major-core-banking-transformation The platform is designed to support high transaction volumes, digital product innovation, multi-channel integration, and compliance with international standards. Innovation & Startups One in two respondents said integrating wealth management with FinTech firms would boost sales News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 29, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85576/one-in-two-respondents-said-integrating-wealth-management-with-fintech-firms-would-boost-sales The survey provided a forward-looking assessment of how convergence, technology and shifting client expectations were reshaping revenue models and profitability in the asset and wealth management industry through to 2030. Innovation & Startups Saxo Adds Automated ETF Investing Feature for Singapore Users News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85562/saxo-adds-automated-etf-investing-feature-for-singapore-users Investors can allocate fixed monthly amounts across multiple ETFs, with investments executed automatically each month. Trading Platforms Global online trading platform, Interactive Brokers, signals Irish banking licence interest News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85517/global-online-trading-platform-interactive-brokers-signals-irish-banking-licence-interest Asked by an analyst whether Interactive Brokers had aspirations for a European banking licence, Galik said the company had not yet started the process. Trading Platforms Nyse develops tokenised securities platform News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85455/nyse-develops-tokenised-securities-platform Its design combines the Nyse’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems, including the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody. Trading Platforms Finastra powers BNI’s trade finance platform modernisation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85386/finastra-powers-bniamprsquos-trade-finance-platform-modernisation BNI is completing the migration of nine international locations from standalone local instances to a centralised system as part of its broader trade modernisation program. Trading Platforms Interactive Brokers unveils smarter IBKR GlobalTrader mobile trading News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85275/interactive-brokers-unveils-smarter-ibkr-globaltrader-mobile-trading Users can trade equities, ETFs, options, and digital assets, alongside integrated access to forecast contracts, all within a single mobile experience. Trading Platforms NaroIQ receives BaFin licence to launch ETF infrastructure platform News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84877/naroiq-receives-bafin-licence-to-launch-etf-infrastructure-platform German start-up completes regulatory approvals to help traditional fund managers break into the ETF market with integrated tech solutions. Trading Platforms Bowman to axe 30% of the Fed's bank-supervision staff News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84624/bowman-to-axe-30-of-the-fedamp039s-bank-supervision-staff Earlier this year the Federal Reserve announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce in alignment with President Donald Trump’s plans to streamline the federal government. Trading Platforms Quantitative Brokers Launches Algorithmic Trading Suite on Brazil’s B3 Exchange News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84479/quantitative-brokers-launches-algorithmic-trading-suite-on-brazilamprsquos-b3-exchange The move enables institutional traders to access QB’s advanced execution tools (Bolt, Strobe, and Closer), which are said to be tailored to the nuances of Brazil’s local market structure. Trading Platforms Moomoo Singapore Taps Fireblocks to Secure and Scale Crypto Services News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84358/moomoo-singapore-taps-fireblocks-to-secure-and-scale-crypto-services The partnership will see Moomoo integrate Fireblocks’ Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) infrastructure to strengthen the scalability, reliability, and security of its digital asset offerings. Trading Platforms Nasdaq integrates with Canton Network for digital assets collateral News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83165/nasdaq-integrates-with-canton-network-for-digital-assets-collateral This integration facilitates the automated 24/7 management of margins and collateral across a diverse range of assets, including fixed income, exchange-traded derivatives, and crypto derivatives. Trading Platforms Bain & Company acquires JJC FinTech to enhance CLM, KYC, and AML offerings for financial services clients News Team Tuesday, February 03, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85625/bain-ampamp-company-acquires-jjc-fintech-to-enhance-clm-kyc-and-aml-offerings-for-financial-services-clients Deal adds key expertise to further strengthen existing capabilities in Financial Services Alternative Investments Finance Hiring Climbs 13% as Technology and Fintech Drive Growth Across UK News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85597/finance-hiring-climbs-13-as-technology-and-fintech-drive-growth-across-uk This growth occurred despite inflationary pressures and ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Alternative Investments Apax spins out Finastra treasury and capital markets business as Teciem News Aggregation Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85603/apax-spins-out-finastra-treasury-and-capital-markets-business-as-teciem Teciem plans to use this backing to focus on product development and to expand specialist talent across the organisation. Alternative Investments Robinhood rolls out stocks and shares ISAs in tthe UK News Team Monday, February 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85608/robinhood-rolls-out-stocks-and-shares-isas-in-tthe-uk This week, Robinhood UK is launching a stocks & shares ISA, bringing its signature low-cost, intuitive investing experience to one of the UK’s most established financial products. Alternative Investments Shares in exclusive talks to acquire Société Générale's BaaS subsidiary Treezor News Aggregation Team Friday, January 30, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85596/shares-in-exclusive-talks-to-acquire-sociampeacutetampeacute-gampeacutenampeacuteraleamp039s-baas-subsidiary-treezor With the potential acquisition of Treezor, Shares aims to deliver a fully integrated digital finance platform featuring accounts, payments, savings, and investment solutions. Alternative Investments Quantum Tech in Banking and Fintech: The Next Big Thing News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85524/quantum-tech-in-banking-and-fintech-the-next-big-thing Together, these innovations have the potential to reshape how financial institutions approach security, risk management, payments, and complex decision-making. Alternative Investments Finserve appoints Spring Capital to distribute industry's longest running active global defence fund News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85458/finserve-appoints-spring-capital-to-distribute-industryamp039s-longest-running-active-global-defence-fund Independent funds distributor to market the Finserve Global Security Fund, the UK and Europe’s first actively managed global defence fund, as interest in defence, cybersecurity and space intensifies Alternative Investments UK fintech raised $5.3Bn in 2025, up 10% from 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85442/uk-fintech-raised-53bn-in-2025-up-10-from-2024 The year saw continued participation in large funding rounds, with 11 $100+ million funding rounds recorded, compared to 10 such rounds in 2024 and 12 such rounds in 2023. Alternative Investments Jet Bank and Backbase partner to launch Albania’s first digital-only bank News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85448/jet-bank-and-backbase-partner-to-launch-albaniaamprsquos-first-digital-only-bank The partnership positions Jet Bank to deliver a fully digital, customer-first banking experience built on a unified engagement platform designed for speed, scalability, and continuous innovation. Alternative Investments Ripple pumps funds into LMAX News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85431/ripple-pumps-funds-into-lmax This arrangement underscores the shared vision between both companies to build a more efficient, on-chain financial ecosystem that allows for frictionless settlement and value movement. Alternative Investments Advisors warm up to emerging energy plays in client portfolios News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84874/advisors-warm-up-to-emerging-energy-plays-in-client-portfolios Wealth managers say AI and other new technologies are changing the way they invest in energy in client portfolios. Planet SOS Temenos continues to top ESG ratings from Dow Jones, S&P Global, Sustainalytics and CDP News Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82123/temenos-continues-to-top-esg-ratings-from-dow-jones-sampampp-global-sustainalytics-and-cdp Consistently strong ESG ratings reflect Temenos’ leadership in sustainability for the banking industry Planet SOS ESG in Action: The Role of Fintech Companies in Belgium’s Sustainable Financial Future News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81709/esg-in-action-the-role-of-fintech-companies-in-belgiumamprsquos-sustainable-financial-future Belgian fintech firms are also actively fostering collaboration with traditional financial institutions Planet SOS Cynergy Bank issues debit cards made from Parley Ocean plastic News Team Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81700/cynergy-bank-issues-debit-cards-made-from-parley-ocean-plastic This innovative launch aligns with Cynergy Bank’s commitment to sustainability and its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Planet SOS Modern Bankers in an age of sustainable banking: Three take-aways News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81409/modern-bankers-in-an-age-of-sustainable-banking-three-take-aways Capgemini offers expertise in ESG data management and sector-specific sustainability trends to make banks and bankers future ready. Planet SOS Evolving Attitudes: Zumo Reveals Even Traditional Investors are Turning to Sustainable Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 02, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81184/evolving-attitudes-zumo-reveals-even-traditional-investors-are-turning-to-sustainable-investments Sitting down with Nick Jones, we learnt how his company Zumo, the digital-assets-as-a-service platform is creating a more sustainable world. Planet SOS Northern Trust signs MoU with University of Singapore to advance green finance innovation News Team Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81065/northern-trust-signs-mou-with-university-of-singapore-to-advance-green-finance-innovation The partnership will also contribute to academic engagements through Northern Trust’s partnership with the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme Planet SOS BlackRock, MAS Unveil Blended Finance Initiative for SE Asia Decarbonisation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80674/blackrock-mas-unveil-blended-finance-initiative-for-se-asia-decarbonisation The programme aims to mobilise capital for decarbonisation projects in Southeast Asia Planet SOS Is Sustainability the New Priority in Digital Banking? News Aggregation Team Monday, October 21, 2024 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80403/is-sustainability-the-new-priority-in-digital-banking Regulatory pressures and growing consumer demand for responsible practices are driving the strategic direction of digital banking, with sustainability and ESG commitments playing a central role. Planet SOS ESG Data & Solutions introduces ESGSure to transform ESG research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79964/esg-data-ampamp-solutions-introduces-esgsure-to-transform-esg-research ESG Data & Solutions is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and reliability of ESG data. Planet SOS