Managers of Wealth - Fintech http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:46:43 BST part of MediaG8way Group http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Fintech pioneers unite to build bank for high net worth individuals News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83916/fintech-pioneers-unite-to-build-bank-for-high-net-worth-individuals The group - currently operating through 11:FS Holdings Limited - has earmarked £50 million so far and is expecting to begin another investment round shortly. Wealth & Asset Management Carlyle acquires Intelliflo to expand WealthTech portfolio News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83917/carlyle-acquires-intelliflo-to-expand-wealthtech-portfolio The transaction, which also includes Intelliflo’s US-based subsidiaries, is valued at up to $200 million. Wealth & Asset Management SMA, the integrated model that combines advanced consulting and management News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83920/sma-the-integrated-model-that-combines-advanced-consulting-and-management This is a model that can represent a strategic response to the growth of passive management Wealth & Asset Management Nephila Capital Selects SEI as a Global Strategic Partner News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83921/nephila-capital-selects-sei-as-a-global-strategic-partner Global Operational Footprint and Technology Capabilities Enable Scale and Power Growth Wealth & Asset Management SEI CEO plots wealth, private assets expansion News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83885/sei-ceo-plots-wealth-private-assets-expansion Ryan Hicke chats with Citywire on the firm's recent $527m acquisition and other growth plans. Wealth & Asset Management Wealthsimple buys investment research platform Fey News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83868/wealthsimple-buys-investment-research-platform-fey The startup's trader-focused design, along with earnings analysis, natural language stock screening, and a real-time personalised news feed are coming to Wealthsimple. Wealth & Asset Management iCapital® And Pantheon Expand Global Partnership to Broaden Investor Access to Evergreen Funds News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83870/icapitalampreg-and-pantheon-expand-global-partnership-to-broaden-investor-access-to-evergreen-funds iCapital’s technology now enables streamlined access to Pantheon’s Global Credit Secondaries strategies, distributing evergreen private market solutions to wealth managers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Wealth & Asset Management Citi Wealth Rolls out AI Tools for Advisers and Client Teams News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83871/citi-wealth-rolls-out-ai-tools-for-advisers-and-client-teams Citi Wealth has deployed two artificial intelligence platforms designed to accelerate client communications and streamline adviser workflows across its global operations. Wealth & Asset Management Wells Fargo adds alternative investments to Unified Managed Account programme News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83826/wells-fargo-adds-alternative-investments-to-unified-managed-account-programme All investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Wealth & Asset Management The power of precision: private banks turn to new generation of clients News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83816/the-power-of-precision-private-banks-turn-to-new-generation-of-clients By combining different types of artificial intelligence, wealth managers can deliver a personalised service to today’s younger, affluent clients Wealth & Asset Management BOQ cuts 200 jobs outsource to Capgemini News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83911/boq-cuts-200-jobs-outsource-to-capgemini The cuts, the FSU said yesterday, “include 165 roles in the contact centre – more than half of the Australian workforce in that division, 20 roles in collections, and the remainder in retail, lending and audit roles.” Executive Moves ANZ Shake-Up Under New CEO Nuno Matos Could Trim 5,000 Jobs News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83913/anz-shake-up-under-new-ceo-nuno-matos-could-trim-5000-jobs The restructuring drew attention last week after some employees were mistakenly notified of redundancies by automated emails before receiving formal communication. Executive Moves Wealthtech Flanks names Sebastian Henrichs COO News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83919/wealthtech-flanks-names-sebastian-henrichs-coo Henrichs brings an exceptional network from his board positions across Germany, Luxembourg, and the UK Executive Moves SB Seker Appointed to Lead Binance’s APAC Operations News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83903/sb-seker-appointed-to-lead-binanceamprsquos-apac-operations He has over 20 years of experience in financial services and law, including key roles at Crypto.com and the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Executive Moves Former Foodpanda CEO Dan Marogy to Lead UBX Philippines as New CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83905/former-foodpanda-ceo-dan-marogy-to-lead-ubx-philippines-as-new-ceo Dan Marogy, who previously led Foodpanda Philippines and 7-Eleven CliQQ, brings over 16 years of leadership experience in digital platforms and e-commerce. Executive Moves Ingenico appoints Joanne Bennett CFO News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83884/ingenico-appoints-joanne-bennett-cfo She has previously served as Chief Financial Officer across a range of global companies and industries, most recently at McCarthy Stone, a leading developer and manager of retirement communities in the UK. Executive Moves Osome Promotes Helena Flores to COO After Driving Multi-Market Expansion News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83862/osome-promotes-helena-flores-to-coo-after-driving-multi-market-expansion She joined during its early startup days when it operated in a single market and has since played a key role in scaling Osome’s operations across multiple regions. Executive Moves The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod promotes Erik Porter to president and CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83866/the-cooperative-bank-of-cape-cod-promotes-erik-porter-to-president-and-ceo Porter takes the company reins from Lisa Oliver, who has led the bank since 2017. Executive Moves Keyo names Rudy Dajie as CEO News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83867/keyo-names-rudy-dajie-as-ceo Dajie will lead Keyo’s next phase of growth Executive Moves CSI appoints Michael Jacobs as chief strategy officer News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83875/csi-appoints-michael-jacobs-as-chief-strategy-officer CSI, a leading provider of end-to-end financial software and technology, today announced Michel Jacobs as its new chief strategy officer. Executive Moves Edenred Payment Solutions Supports Hnry’s UK Expansion to Empower Sole Traders News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83923/edenred-payment-solutions-supports-hnryamprsquos-uk-expansion-to-empower-sole-traders The partnership sees EPS providing a suite of B2B BaaS capabilities to support Hnry’s tax and payments automation platform as it brings a much-needed solution to sole traders navigating business admin, expenses and tax. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance QCP Greenlit by MAS to Offer Regulated Crypto OTC Trading in Singapore News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83904/qcp-greenlit-by-mas-to-offer-regulated-crypto-otc-trading-in-singapore The firm has also grown its Singapore team by about 40 percent over the past year, strengthening compliance and operations capacity. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Wise mulls UK banking licence News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83906/wise-mulls-uk-banking-licence The latest rumblings follow the fintech's application for national trust bank status in the US. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance UK leads as Western Islamic Finance hub despite limited local uptake News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83908/uk-leads-as-western-islamic-finance-hub-despite-limited-local-uptake Nearly all sukuk listings in London originated from GCC countries, underscoring the city’s status as a global Islamic finance hub. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance The Rise of Finfluencers: Unpacking Compliance Risks in Southeast Asia’s Financial Landscape News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83877/the-rise-of-finfluencers-unpacking-compliance-risks-in-southeast-asiaamprsquos-financial-landscape Regulators across Southeast Asia are tightening rules on financial advertising and the use of social media influencers, aiming to curb misinformation, unethical sales tactics, and rising risks from finfluencers. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Regulators tighten grip on banks and crypto amid AML lapses News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83880/regulators-tighten-grip-on-banks-and-crypto-amid-aml-lapses Regulatory penalties for global financial institutions skyrocket 417% in H1 2025 Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Profile Software deploys CrediaBank’s risk & compliance platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83864/profile-software-deploys-crediabankamprsquos-risk-ampamp-compliance-platform This breadth ensures the bank can meet regulatory demands while simultaneously enhancing operational efficiency and reporting transparency. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance NatWest branch manager who stole £344,000 from ATMs given suspended sentence News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83855/natwest-branch-manager-who-stole-amppound344000-from-atms-given-suspended-sentence He also forged his colleagues’ signatures when he needed to balance the books for the ATMs. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance AI fraud fears rise as 16% of Swedes hit by scams News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83860/ai-fraud-fears-rise-as-16-of-swedes-hit-by-scams Our own systems continue to detect large volumes of fraud attempts Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance UK holds lead as West’s Islamic finance hub despite challenges News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83832/uk-holds-lead-as-westamprsquos-islamic-finance-hub-despite-challenges UK Islamic banking assets rose by 38% year on year to $11.4 billion at end-2024. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Crypto Wallet BasedApp to End Visa Card Services in Singapore News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83912/crypto-wallet-basedapp-to-end-visa-card-services-in-singapore Users have 90 days from the date of the notice to withdraw their funds and must do so by 30 November 2025. Retail Banking Amazon Web Services Launches New Zealand Cloud Region News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83914/amazon-web-services-launches-new-zealand-cloud-region AWS invests NZ$7.5 billion in local data centres to expand cloud capacity and meet data residency needs Retail Banking Lithuania's Perlas Finance taps Amlyze for compliance tech upgrade News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83899/lithuaniaamp039s-perlas-finance-taps-amlyze-for-compliance-tech-upgrade The partnership further expands Amlyze's presence in Lithuania following its June agreement with the country's largest central credit union, LCKU. Retail Banking PayPal faces chaos in Germany after banks shut down payments over security fears News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83907/paypal-faces-chaos-in-germany-after-banks-shut-down-payments-over-security-fears German banks in May scrapped their own domestic PayPal competitor Giropay/Paydirekt Retail Banking BPC and Visa Enable Vietnam Cardholders to Switch Between Debit, Credit, BNPL News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83881/bpc-and-visa-enable-vietnam-cardholders-to-switch-between-debit-credit-bnpl They plan to extend Flexible Credential deployments to other markets in the region in the coming months. Retail Banking CaixaBank customers in Spain can now pay with installments when checking out with Apple Pay News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83886/caixabank-customers-in-spain-can-now-pay-with-installments-when-checking-out-with-apple-pay This vision has reinforced CaixaBank’ s leadership in Spain. Retail Banking Swedbank buys Barclays' stake in Entercard for £200m News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83888/swedbank-buys-barclaysamp039-stake-in-entercard-for-amppound200m The company employs around 450 people and will continue to operate under its own brand as a wholly owned subsidiary of Swedbank following the deal. Retail Banking Barclays: UK Named as Preferred Hub for Tech Growth News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83889/barclays-uk-named-as-preferred-hub-for-tech-growth The Barclays Business Prosperity Index reveals that most UK-based businesses prefer their home turf for growth. Retail Banking UnionBank and SSS to Launch New 2-in-1 ID and Debit Card, the MySSS Card News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83890/unionbank-and-sss-to-launch-new-2-in-1-id-and-debit-card-the-mysss-card The card is designed to provide members with a convenient way to receive their SSS benefits, loans, and refunds directly into a UnionBank savings account. Retail Banking Mastercard to Lead Google Pay Rollout in the Philippines This November News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83865/mastercard-to-lead-google-pay-rollout-in-the-philippines-this-november Early evidence of the rollout has already surfaced, with some concert tickets now being storable in the Google Wallet app, suggesting future support for event and transport ticketing. Retail Banking Citing Crypto Risks BSP Freezes New VASP Licenses for Foreseeable Future News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83915/citing-crypto-risks-bsp-freezes-new-vasp-licenses-for-foreseeable-future The central bank stated the decision considers the heightened risks associated with virtual assets and is part of its commitment to protect consumers and uphold financial stability. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Thunes to Broaden Payout Reach With Ripple’s Blockchain Tech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83924/thunes-to-broaden-payout-reach-with-rippleamprsquos-blockchain-tech Ripple’s payments platform will support Thunes in extending coverage to more currencies and countries across its Direct Global Network. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Straits Millennium Cleared by MAS to Provide Crypto Payment Services News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83895/straits-millennium-cleared-by-mas-to-provide-crypto-payment-services The license positions Straits Millennium to expand its role in Singapore’s regulated digital asset ecosystem. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI ABL announces new investment in AI driven technology News Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83896/abl-announces-new-investment-in-ai-driven-technology The agreement represents the next step in ABL’s ongoing commitment to embrace innovation Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI US Department of Commerce puts economic data on-chain News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83898/us-department-of-commerce-puts-economic-data-on-chain The US Department of Commerce has enlisted Chainlink and Pyth to put macroeconomic data, including GDP, on the blockchain. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI AI-powered finance is redefining the future of wealth management News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83900/ai-powered-finance-is-redefining-the-future-of-wealth-management AI enables mass customisation, helping create personalised financial plans at scale. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Local payments driving LATAM’s online shopping boom News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83878/local-payments-driving-latamamprsquos-online-shopping-boom The research also captures shifting consumer preferences across the region. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI The AI Fraud Crisis That the CEO of OpenAI Wants Us to See News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83879/the-ai-fraud-crisis-that-the-ceo-of-openai-wants-us-to-see The scale of the problem is reflected in staggering financial losses, with AI-powered scams costing consumers over US$12.5 billion in 2024 and bypassing security measures nearly a third of the time. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Stablecoin platform Rain raises $58m News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83883/stablecoin-platform-rain-raises-58m Enterprise interest in stablecoins has surged following the Genius Act in the US and the MiCA framework in Europe, which have created a clear regulatory path for adoption. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Finastra and Circle Open Door for USDC Stablecoin Use for Faster Settlements News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83863/finastra-and-circle-open-door-for-usdc-stablecoin-use-for-faster-settlements The move follows Circle’s earlier pilot with Mastercard and expands the use of stablecoins in global banking networks. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI UK open banking hits 15 million users News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83893/uk-open-banking-hits-15-million-users The milestone comes six-and-a-half years after the rollout of open banking in the UK and is up from 10 million just a year ago. Mobile Banking Finovate Global Singapore: Investments in Open Banking, Payments, and the Blockchain News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83897/finovate-global-singapore-investments-in-open-banking-payments-and-the-blockchain Banks are under immense pressure to transform digitally Mobile Banking Tanzania’s payments market shifts from cash and cards to mobile News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83909/tanzaniaamprsquos-payments-market-shifts-from-cash-and-cards-to-mobile Digital payments are already reshaping everyday commerce. Mobile Banking Japan’s Leading Fintech and Mobile Remittance, Smiles Inaugurates Own Building in Bulacan, Philippines News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83882/japanamprsquos-leading-fintech-and-mobile-remittance-smiles-inaugurates-own-building-in-bulacan-philippines Smiles Mobile Remittance opens new 5-story office in Plaridel, Bulacan, marking growth, innovation, and commitment to Filipinos worldwide. Mobile Banking Customers fume as HSBC goes down News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83854/customers-fume-as-hsbc-goes-down Both HSBC and its sister brand First Direct are facing issues, with the problems persisting into the early afternoon according to X status upddates. Mobile Banking İşbank unit taps Algbra for UK digital banking launch News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83808/i%C5%9Fbank-unit-taps-algbra-for-uk-digital-banking-launch İşbank's Moka United unit is planning to launch tthe bank, dubbed Ruut, using a full-stack Fintech-as-a-Service platform from Algbra Labs Mobile Banking GXS Bank Launches Money Lock to Secure Savings Amid Rising Scams News Aggregation Team Friday, August 22, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83811/gxs-bank-launches-money-lock-to-secure-savings-amid-rising-scams Customers can lock funds with verification and a cooling-off period to prevent fraudulent withdrawals Mobile Banking Midas raises $80m to build an investment ecosystem News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 20, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83789/midas-raises-80m-to-build-an-investment-ecosystem The new investment will also be deployed to further strengthen the company’s technology infrastructure and security framework Mobile Banking Monzo gears up to launch UK mobile services News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83763/monzo-gears-up-to-launch-uk-mobile-services A Monzo spokesperson tells FinTech Futures that developments are currently in the "early stages". Mobile Banking Santander introduces screen sharing detection technology News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83770/santander-introduces-screen-sharing-detection-technology Santander UK has introduced mobile app blurring to protect customers from scammers’ screen sharing technology. Mobile Banking Temenos Earns 2025 Great Place To Work Certification™ Across 10 Countries News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83837/temenos-earns-2025-great-place-to-work-certificationamptrade-across-10-countries Recognition based on employee feedback, with 84% affirming that Temenos is a great place to work. Comment & Analysis How banks can supercharge intelligent automation with agentic AI News Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83720/how-banks-can-supercharge-intelligent-automation-with-agentic-ai AI agents are an emerging frontier in banks’ AI journey, but deploying agentic AI in banking may need fresh thinking and a fundamental redesign of existing processes and workflows Comment & Analysis Open Banking: PSD2 Drives Data Sharing for Fintech Innovation News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 14, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83727/open-banking-psd2-drives-data-sharing-for-fintech-innovation Open banking, driven by regulations like PSD2, mandates data sharing to boost competition and innovation in payments. Comment & Analysis Global geopolitical tensions – The overlooked threat to a borderless fintech world News Aggregation Team Friday, August 08, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83652/global-geopolitical-tensions-ampndash-the-overlooked-threat-to-a-borderless-fintech-world As jurisdictions diverge on trade and sanctions policies, fintechs must navigate a growing patchwork of regulations. Comment & Analysis Revolut kicks off recruitment drive in Western Europe News Aggregation Team Monday, July 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83512/revolut-kicks-off-recruitment-drive-in-western-europe The ramp-up intends to begin with around 80 new hires in the first year and scale to over 400 direct roles by 2029 Comment & Analysis Digital Banks or E-Wallets, Who’s Winning the Battle? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83435/digital-banks-or-e-wallets-whoamprsquos-winning-the-battle E-wallets and digital banks are converging in Southeast Asia. Who’s winning the fintech race, and what matters more: speed, scale, or profitability? Comment & Analysis ECB accelerates digital euro preparation work News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83419/ecb-accelerates-digital-euro-preparation-work The European Central Bank is accelerating work on a digital euro to keep up with the "ambitious pace" set by EU leaders Comment & Analysis Square joins S&P 500 News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83423/square-joins-sampampp-500 Shares in Block rose on Monday as the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech joined the benchmark S&P 500 index. Comment & Analysis Family Remittances Power Africa’s Growth, But Biggest Economy Faces Regulatory Bottlenecks News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83388/family-remittances-power-africaamprsquos-growth-but-biggest-economy-faces-regulatory-bottlenecks With Africa expected to represent a quarter of the global population by 2050, the demand for efficient and affordable digital finance platforms is only set to rise. Comment & Analysis Franklin Templeton: Secret Gathering of Blockchain Giants in Zurich News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83294/franklin-templeton-secret-gathering-of-blockchain-giants-in-zurich The key condition for the gathering: absolute confidentiality. Comment & Analysis Bank fraud and AI scams in Bermuda News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83902/bank-fraud-and-ai-scams-in-bermuda These issues are still very much with us and they deserve a fresh spotlight. Cyber Security Cyber attack on UK-based firm impacts Channel Island residents News Aggregation Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83887/cyber-attack-on-uk-based-firm-impacts-channel-island-residents The ODPA has reminded islanders of some of the ways they can protect their personal information Cyber Security Need to be alert as DBS personal checking service is cyber-attacked News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83861/need-to-be-alert-as-dbs-personal-checking-service-is-cyber-attacked Guernsey’s Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA) has been contacted by a number of Bailiwick residents who have been affected by this breach Cyber Security Cyber risk in the Cayman Islands: Why protection is no longer optional News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83873/cyber-risk-in-the-cayman-islands-why-protection-is-no-longer-optional In Cayman, the stakes are even higher. The Data Protection Act requires strict handling of personal data. Cyber Security SVG, CARICOM IMPACS, OECS to launch cybercrime awareness campaign News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83845/svg-caricom-impacs-oecs-to-launch-cybercrime-awareness-campaign This campaign also follows a situational assessment conducted across the region Cyber Security Training Bank Employees on Cybersecurity News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83848/training-bank-employees-on-cybersecurity Annual cybersecurity training may help an organization stay compliant, but it doesn’t mean they’re more secure. Cyber Security Macquarie Bank joins BioCatch Trust News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83825/macquarie-bank-joins-biocatch-trust The addition of Macquarie, Australia’s fifth-largest bank, further amplifies the power of the network as it collaborates to detect and prevent financial crime. Cyber Security ANZ introduces 'Digital Padlock' to lock out cyber criminals News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83841/anz-introduces-amp039digital-padlockamp039-to-lock-out-cyber-criminals ANZ’s First Responders team played a critical role, resolving 93% of scam-related calls at first contact and handling nearly 150,000 calls during the reporting period. Cyber Security Canadian securities watchdog shut down systems following cybersecurity threat News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83765/canadian-securities-watchdog-shut-down-systems-following-cybersecurity-threat Critical functions remained available and real-time equity market surveillance operations continue as normal. Cyber Security Jersey Cyber Security Centre sets up leaders forum to share cyber security challenges News Aggregation Team Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83729/jersey-cyber-security-centre-sets-up-leaders-forum-to-share-cyber-security-challenges It is also designed to allow members to provide feedback on JCSC’s services, and provide input into government policy on cyber security. Cyber Security 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 Two-Thirds of Banks Losing Clients Due to Poor Onboarding, Warns Fenergo News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80784/two-thirds-of-banks-losing-clients-due-to-poor-onboarding-warns-fenergo It’s more important than ever for financial institutions to improve their KYC procedures. Research Iress teams up with Aviva to deliver fully online application process News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83910/iress-teams-up-with-aviva-to-deliver-fully-online-application-process With a fully online application process that integrates directly with quote data, Aviva and Iress are transforming a traditionally manual task into a faster and more seamless experience. Innovation & Startups Sygnum Asset Management Expands Investment Solutions to Germany and Liechtenstein News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83918/sygnum-asset-management-expands-investment-solutions-to-germany-and-liechtenstein With a liability umbrella solution, in partnership with Reuss Private Access AG, Sygnum Europe AG will handle distribution in the EU. Innovation & Startups GenTwo and Luma Financial Technologies Announce Strategic Partnership: First AMC Products To Launch Q4 2025 News Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83922/gentwo-and-luma-financial-technologies-announce-strategic-partnership-first-amc-products-to-launch-q4-2025 This partnership perfectly embodies our global Assetization mission," said Philippe A. Naegeli, CEO of GenTwo. Innovation & Startups Singapore’s GovTech Joins Global Initiative to Share Real-Time Anti-Scam Data News Aggregation Team Tuesday, September 02, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83925/singaporeamprsquos-govtech-joins-global-initiative-to-share-real-time-anti-scam-data Survey finds Singaporeans suffer highest average losses despite stronger reporting rates Innovation & Startups Bravura, Future Group partner on digital advice News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83894/bravura-future-group-partner-on-digital-advice The partnership will provide members pre-retirement personal advice tools, and a public-facing calculator. Innovation & Startups Fintech’s pivot from growth to profitability News Aggregation Team Monday, September 01, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83901/fintechamprsquos-pivot-from-growth-to-profitability For over a decade, the narrative of the fintech industry has been defined by a single, all-consuming objective: growth. Innovation & Startups PayNearMe opens Dallas office News Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83851/paynearme-opens-dallas-office This space will serve as a hub for the company to be closer to key clients and top talent in the Dallas area. Innovation & Startups Thread Bank taps Fiserv for Finxact core News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83853/thread-bank-taps-fiserv-for-finxact-core Thread Bank has also selected the Interlace platform of banking technology start-up Infinant as the embedded banking layer for Finxact’s API core. Innovation & Startups The rise of private credit platforms in the Middle East: Structuring scalable lending through Cayman Islands SPCs News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83833/the-rise-of-private-credit-platforms-in-the-middle-east-structuring-scalable-lending-through-cayman-islands-spcs As managers scale their platforms, structuring needs are evolving. Innovation & Startups OneConnect Named to IDC China FinTech Emerging 50 for Sixth Consecutive Year News Team Tuesday, August 26, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83834/oneconnect-named-to-idc-china-fintech-emerging-50-for-sixth-consecutive-year The company believes its unique "business + technology" model represents a core competitive advantage—one that drives customer engagement and supports the acquisition of new business. Innovation & Startups 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 X to offer trading services soon, claims CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/x-to-offer-trading-services-soon-claims-ceo Musk has a long-held ambition to transform X into an "everything app" along the lines of Chinese giant WeChat, where users can conduct their "entire financial life". Trading Platforms Trading platform Tradu partners Salt Edge for PSD2 compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82778/trading-platform-tradu-partners-salt-edge-for-psd2-compliance Tradu is adopting Salt Edge's open banking compliance solution and PIS gateway through the partnership. Trading Platforms Broadridge Announces New Patent on Large Language Model Orchestration of Machine Learning Agents News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82662/broadridge-announces-new-patent-on-large-language-model-orchestration-of-machine-learning-agents These patented methods and systems are behind BondGPT, Broadridge’s award-winning GenAI application first demonstrated in the market in the LTX e-trading platform, a Broadridge subsidiary. Trading Platforms Robinhood to bring tokenisation to Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82587/robinhood-to-bring-tokenisation-to-europe Two blockchain providers mentioned in the report are Arbitrum and Solana. Trading Platforms Archax acquires Globacap as bridgehead to the US News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82175/archax-acquires-globacap-as-bridgehead-to-the-us Through this acquisition, Archax will leverage these permissions and capabilities to offer its relevant core real-world asset (RWA) products and services in the US. Trading Platforms Moody's unveils unified platform to help businesses identify counterparty risk News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81623/moodyamp039s-unveils-unified-platform-to-help-businesses-identify-counterparty-risk Understanding and managing counterparty data is not just about identifying threats but also about seizing opportunity. Trading Platforms Standard Chartered Has Introduced SC PrismFX News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81416/standard-chartered-has-introduced-sc-prismfx For Corporate clients, SC PrismFX provides a consistent transactional FX payments experience across Standard Chartered’s markets globally Trading Platforms India's Fyers launches options trading platform News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80860/indiaamp039s-fyers-launches-options-trading-platform Scalpers seek quick profits from minor price fluctuations, typically holding positions for extremely short periods, sometimes just seconds. Trading Platforms TD Bank Joins LTX, A Broadridge Company, As a Liquidity Provider News Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80421/td-bank-joins-ltx-a-broadridge-company-as-a-liquidity-provider TD Bank will contribute axes, or pre-trade indications of interest, to LTX’s Liquidity Cloud and utilize LTX’s RFQ+ protocol to provide Investment Grade and High Yield bond liquidity to its institutional clients. Trading Platforms Nordic crowdlender Kameo hits profitability News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83891/nordic-crowdlender-kameo-hits-profitability Kameo facilitated its very first loan in 2016. Alternative Investments Expensify launches receipt integration with DoorDash for Business News Team Friday, August 29, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83892/expensify-launches-receipt-integration-with-doordash-for-business The integration automatically imports DoorDash receipts into Expensify, giving users a simple way to bring their receipts into Expensify automatically to get paid back or match with their company card. Alternative Investments FundBank Goes Live with Temenos to Power its Global Expansion into the U.S. News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83869/fundbank-goes-live-with-temenos-to-power-its-global-expansion-into-the-us This deployment enables FundBank – a specialist in banking services to the asset management industry – to launch new products faster, elevate the digital experience, and scale efficiently. Alternative Investments Capgemini selected to deliver end-to-end IT services for Aptiv News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83872/capgemini-selected-to-deliver-end-to-end-it-services-for-aptiv We are excited to collaborate with Aptiv as they take this next step in their business transformation journey. Alternative Investments ZB Financial implements Finastra Essence on cloud News Team Thursday, August 28, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83874/zb-financial-implements-finastra-essence-on-cloud Finastra’s digital suite, supporting teller operations and seamless access to new channels, provides ZBFH’s customers with superior online and mobile banking experience. Alternative Investments Internet Giant Sea Surpasses DBS in Market Value After 300% Rally News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 27, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83859/internet-giant-sea-surpasses-dbs-in-market-value-after-300-rally E-commerce arm Shopee and cost controls drive company's return to profitability and market dominance. Alternative Investments Sygnum and Incore Expand Partnership to Scale and Future-Proof B2B Digital Asset Banking News Team Thursday, August 21, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83799/sygnum-and-incore-expand-partnership-to-scale-and-future-proof-b2b-digital-asset-banking Sygnum and Incore were among the first banks in Switzerland to receive FINMA approval for digital asset banking services. Alternative Investments KPMG: Why Global Fintech Investment Fell 18% in H1 2025 News Aggregation Team Tuesday, August 19, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83761/kpmg-why-global-fintech-investment-fell-18-in-h1-2025 The downturn reflects broader market caution as investors grapple with geopolitical tensions, shifting US trade policies, and higher interest rates that have reset return expectations across the sector. Alternative Investments Kotak Bank partners Jyoti CNC for MSME financing News Aggregation Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83750/kotak-bank-partners-jyoti-cnc-for-msme-financing The collaboration is expected to benefit a wide range of enterprises Alternative Investments Finastra Supports JICA with Loan IQ to Transform Private-Sector Investment Finance System in Japan News Aggregation Team Monday, August 18, 2025 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83756/finastra-supports-jica-with-loan-iq-to-transform-private-sector-investment-finance-system-in-japan The implementation for JICA represents the first-ever deployment of Loan IQ in Japan. Alternative Investments 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 Carbon Capture Gets Boost from Major Bank of America Investment News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 05, 2024 1:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79904/carbon-capture-gets-boost-from-major-bank-of-america-investment This investment represents a significant vote of confidence in carbon capture technology Planet SOS