Managers of Wealth - Fintech http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:31:09 GMT part of MediaG8way Group http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Alpaca becomes a unicorn News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85406/alpaca-becomes-a-unicorn Alpaca’s scalable APIs and self-clearing custody enable global access to stocks, ETFs, options, crypto and fixed income products. Wealth & Asset Management Crypto exchange Coincheck to buy digital asset manager 3iQ News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85380/crypto-exchange-coincheck-to-buy-digital-asset-manager-3iq 3iQ was founded in 2012 and in 2024, Japanese fintech Monex acquired a majority stake for approximately $46 million. Wealth & Asset Management iAltA acquires BridgeFT News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85381/ialta-acquires-bridgeft BridgeFT has been a leader in helping advisors and wealth technology companies unify critical client and portfolio data to power applications across the wealth management ecosystem. Wealth & Asset Management Standard Chartered launches refreshed Priority Banking Proposition News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85382/standard-chartered-launches-refreshed-priority-banking-proposition The proposition also brings to fore Standard Chartered Group's international network, enabling clients to manage their wealth seamlessly across borders Wealth & Asset Management Aurum Capital unveils AI-driven quantitative wealth advisory platform News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85360/aurum-capital-unveils-ai-driven-quantitative-wealth-advisory-platform The platform is designed to assist investors with wealth management through data analysis and tailored portfolio strategies. Wealth & Asset Management From ESG hype to credibility: what wealth management faces in 2026 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85336/from-esg-hype-to-credibility-what-wealth-management-faces-in-2026 WealthTech company Kidbrooke recently explored the lessons learned from 2025 and what to expect in wealth management in 2026. Wealth & Asset Management WealthTech in Southeast Asia: Private Wealth, Digital Transformation, and the Outlook for 2026 and Beyond News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85263/wealthtech-in-southeast-asia-private-wealth-digital-transformation-and-the-outlook-for-2026-and-beyond WealthTech SEA – 2025 Update and 2026 Outlook Wealth & Asset Management Season's Greetings from Managers of Wealth News Team Wednesday, December 24, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85243/seasonamp039s-greetings-from-managers-of-wealth Happy New Year to all Wealth & Asset Management Insufficient innovation: German banks are falling behind. News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85225/insufficient-innovation-german-banks-are-falling-behind Only 13 percent of German financial service providers consider innovation the most important IT driver – compared to 63 percent in France and 50 percent in the UK. Wealth & Asset Management Hargreaves Lansdown signs multi-million pound technology deal with Keystone News Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85226/hargreaves-lansdown-signs-multi-million-pound-technology-deal-with-keystone We see consistently compelling advocacy from our employer and employee clients based on the strength of our proposition Wealth & Asset Management Zango adds senior Santander exec to advisory board for AI governance research project News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85459/zango-adds-senior-santander-exec-to-advisory-board-for-ai-governance-research-project His Zango appointment comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny of AI systems Executive Moves Eugenio Ferrante Takes Over as CEO of Osome News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85463/eugenio-ferrante-takes-over-as-ceo-of-osome The company is repositioning its services beyond compliance-led accounting towards a more integrated operating platform. Executive Moves Adempi hires Lorraine Mouat to lead payments practice News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85436/adempi-hires-lorraine-mouat-to-lead-payments-practice She specialises in compliance frameworks, systems and controls, monitoring, culture and conduct risk, and has successfully guided numerous firms through FCA authorisation processes. Executive Moves AI-powered insurance verification platform Jones appoints Paul Szemerenyi CEO News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85437/ai-powered-insurance-verification-platform-jones-appoints-paul-szemerenyi-ceo Szemerenyi, a proven leader with extensive experience scaling global SaaS companies, will succeed Stern as CEO. Executive Moves TS Anil gets expanded role at Monzo after shareholder revolt News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85447/ts-anil-gets-expanded-role-at-monzo-after-shareholder-revolt It later emerged that he was effectively pushed out over disagreements about where and when the company should IPO, as well as international expansion plans. Executive Moves Cetin Duransoy steps down as Raisin US CEO News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85449/cetin-duransoy-steps-down-as-raisin-us-ceo Amid the leadership transition, Raisin US has also confirmed with FinTech Futures the appointment of former UBS executive Michael Blum as executive chairman of the regional division. Executive Moves C-Level Departures at GXS Bank as Geraldine Wong and Vishal Shah Exit News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85419/c-level-departures-at-gxs-bank-as-geraldine-wong-and-vishal-shah-exit The exits follow a wider push to consolidate Grab’s banking, insurance and payments operations under a unified structure. Executive Moves SEI Appoints Paul Lehman to Lead Bank Asset Management Distribution News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85425/sei-appoints-paul-lehman-to-lead-bank-asset-management-distribution Appointment Strengthens Commitment to Delivering Investment Solutions Built for Wealth Management Evolution Executive Moves Former Adyen exec Edgar Verschuur joins Gigs News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85432/former-adyen-exec-edgar-verschuur-joins-gigs His arrival marks a decisive shift as Gigs scales up its infrastructure globally to meet the needs of the most demanding enterprises. Executive Moves Quavo names David Oldershaw COO; Tony DiGiorgio CTO News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85403/quavo-names-david-oldershaw-coo-tony-digiorgio-cto In his new role, Oldershaw will oversee revenue, sales, marketing, client delivery, and the operating cadence at Quavo. Executive Moves UK Small Businesses Invest Nearly £5bn a Year in Tax and Accounting Software as Monzo Launches Free HMRC-Recognised Tool, Powered by Sage News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85454/uk-small-businesses-invest-nearly-amppound5bn-a-year-in-tax-and-accounting-software-as-monzo-launches-free-hmrc-recognised-tool-powered-by-sage The new MTD rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Monzo launches free tax tool ahead of new rules News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85434/monzo-launches-free-tax-tool-ahead-of-new-rules The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance FTC asks court to hold payment processor Cliq in contempt News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85435/ftc-asks-court-to-hold-payment-processor-cliq-in-contempt The commission has asked the court to impose at least $52.9 million in compensatory relief for consumers, modify the 2015 order to permanently ban Phillips and Blaugrund from the payment processing business Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Razorpay secures RBI approval for cross-border payments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85418/razorpay-secures-rbi-approval-for-cross-border-payments The approval enables Razorpay to expand its regulated role in facilitating cross-border transactions for Indian merchants as well as overseas businesses operating in the country. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Metro Bank modernises AML operations with SymphonyAI News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85371/metro-bank-modernises-aml-operations-with-symphonyai The bank faced mounting challenges linked to its legacy platform, which had become difficult to enhance without significant cost and internal effort. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Why technology-enabled banking Is a multiplier for Nigeria’s 2036 goal, by Henry Obiekea News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85375/why-technology-enabled-banking-is-a-multiplier-for-nigeriaamprsquos-2036-goal-by-henry-obiekea Technology-enabled banking is playing a critical role in this transition. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Google Introduces New Protocol to Standardise Agentic Shopping News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85353/google-introduces-new-protocol-to-standardise-agentic-shopping The new standard aims to connect retailers, AI systems and payment providers under a shared technical language. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Dutch neobank Bunq files for US de novo banking licence News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85326/dutch-neobank-bunq-files-for-us-de-novo-banking-licence Bunq is aiming to expand its US footprint and build upon its broker-dealer licence secured from FINRA in October 2025. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Nuvei secures EU CASP and payment institution licences News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85272/nuvei-secures-eu-casp-and-payment-institution-licences The new CASP licence will enable Nuvei to provide regulated crypto-asset services across the EU under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Crypto is rewriting the rules of wealth — and Canada’s financial system is on the clock News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85256/crypto-is-rewriting-the-rules-of-wealth-ampmdash-and-canadaamprsquos-financial-system-is-on-the-clock These “crypto banks” offer borderless access to tokenized assets, real-time settlement, and programmable finance. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Aafaq rolls out World Elite Mastercard credit card News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85456/aafaq-rolls-out-world-elite-mastercard-credit-card The launch comes after a 2023 collaboration between Mastercard and Aafaq, when the two joined forces to create new credit, prepaid, and commercial SME offerings. Retail Banking FABMISR rolls out POS payment service to promote Egypt’s financial inclusion News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85457/fabmisr-rolls-out-pos-payment-service-to-promote-egyptamprsquos-financial-inclusion This launch complements the success of online payment acceptance service ‘Access by FABMISR’, the bank’s previously introduced e-commerce payment gateway. Retail Banking GMEC launches Global Pay to drive digital payments in Oman News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85462/gmec-launches-global-pay-to-drive-digital-payments-in-oman The launch aligns with Oman’s national digital transformation agenda, which prioritises electronic payments, financial inclusion and modernised financial infrastructure. Retail Banking Singapore Bank Branches, ATMs Fall Around 2% a Year as Digital Use Rises News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85464/singapore-bank-branches-atms-fall-around-2-a-year-as-digital-use-rises MAS said it continues to track ATM and branch coverage as banks shift resources toward digital channels. Retail Banking Software vendors threaten to replace banks in SME payments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85444/software-vendors-threaten-to-replace-banks-in-sme-payments By partnering early, banks remain the backbone of SME financial flows, McKinsey said. Retail Banking Revolut Pay gets ready for agentic commerce News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85446/revolut-pay-gets-ready-for-agentic-commerce The protocol uses mandates - tamper-proof, cryptographically-signed digital contracts that serve as verifiable proof of a user's instructions. Retail Banking NPST expands embedded finance with RuPay ID payments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85420/npst-expands-embedded-finance-with-rupay-id-payments The model integrates payments directly into operational workflows, enabling transactions to be governed by organisational policies rather than manual controls. Retail Banking Vinted Pay teams up with AMLYZE for compliant expansion News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85430/vinted-pay-teams-up-with-amlyze-for-compliant-expansion AMLYZE provides compliance technology designed to help financial institutions and payment firms detect and prevent financial crime. Retail Banking Primer, HitPay Expand Cross-Border Payments for Southeast Asia Merchants News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85384/primer-hitpay-expand-cross-border-payments-for-southeast-asia-merchants The deal supports merchants selling into Europe and the US and enables international brands to offer local payment methods across Southeast Asia. Retail Banking Klarna moves into P2P payments News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85393/klarna-moves-into-p2p-payments The launch takes Klarna deeper into everyday banking, as the firm positions to become a central hub for day-to-day spending and money management. Retail Banking Why central banks should embrace stablecoins News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85450/why-central-banks-should-embrace-stablecoins While central banks have been sceptical about stablecoins, they are now recognising the role stablecoins could play. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI UOB deploys new tech and bots to free staff for higher value work News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85451/uob-deploys-new-tech-and-bots-to-free-staff-for-higher-value-work The bank is one of the highest Copilot users, according to Microsoft. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Cartoon: Bandwagon News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85453/cartoon-bandwagon This new cartoon captures the industry’s sudden belief that robotics will save performance-driven AI. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Synechron releases suite of AI agents News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85460/synechron-releases-suite-of-ai-agents The first release of agentic accelerators will be focused on showcasing the power of agentic AI in the banking, financial services, wealth management, payments and insurance sectors. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI UST bolsters global expansion with Tailwind acquisition News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85461/ust-bolsters-global-expansion-with-tailwind-acquisition The digital transformation solutions company aims to strengthen its presence in the LatAm, APAC, and Africa markets following its latest acquisition. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Nevado AI introduces autonomous platform for financial services News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85438/nevado-ai-introduces-autonomous-platform-for-financial-services The launch comes as financial and insurance sectors face mounting pressure to modernise operations. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Bank-backed stablecoins: a new chapter for payments in Europe? News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85443/bank-backed-stablecoins-a-new-chapter-for-payments-in-europe For European banks, part of the debate around stablecoins involve how they can be deployed responsibly and at scale, without affecting financial intermediation. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Coincheck to acquire 3iQ majority stake for $111.8m News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85417/coincheck-to-acquire-3iq-majority-stake-for-1118m The $111.8 million deal could see Coincheck take full ownership of 3iQ, a Canadian firm known for its Bitcoin and Ethereum funds traded on major stock exchanges. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI More people are using Ethereum for the first time, data shows News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85421/more-people-are-using-ethereum-for-the-first-time-data-shows The rise in new wallets suggests broader interest in Ethereum, driven by decentralized finance, stablecoin transfers, NFTs, and new applications. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI OpenText launches regional HQ in Riyadh News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85422/opentext-launches-regional-hq-in-riyadh Located in the King Abdullah Financial District, the new headquarters will serve as a central hub for OpenText customers and partners across the Middle East Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI 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 Vietnam Tightens Mobile Banking Security With New Rules News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85369/vietnam-tightens-mobile-banking-security-with-new-rules A sweeping set of cybersecurity regulations will soon require banks to block outdated apps and restrict access on modified smartphones, reshaping how millions in Vietnam use digital banking. Mobile Banking “A quantum computer makes it possible to open everything” News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85339/ampldquoa-quantum-computer-makes-it-possible-to-open-everythingamprdquo How a future quantum breakthrough could retroactively expose today’s banking, medical and state secrets, and why regulators say banks must act now. Mobile Banking StraitsX Completes Apple Pay Certification for Pionex Cards News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85347/straitsx-completes-apple-pay-certification-for-pionex-cards Pionex users can add cards to Apple Pay directly within the app, expanding mobile wallet support Mobile Banking How Integrating Digital Private Banking and Traditional Finance Can Benefit Investors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85305/how-integrating-digital-private-banking-and-traditional-finance-can-benefit-investors Why integrated digital banking services matter now more than ever. Mobile Banking Coop Bank Tanzania unveils CooPesa mobile app News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 06, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85292/coop-bank-tanzania-unveils-coopesa-mobile-app Members can use the app for balance inquiries, bill payments, airtime top ups, and money transfers, among other features. Mobile Banking 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 Tech overload slows UK wealth managers, survey shows News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84863/tech-overload-slows-uk-wealth-managers-survey-shows This fragmentation appears to be straining day-to-day operations, with one in three UK wealth managers saying they struggle to locate the information they need, and almost half (44%) viewing their systems as outdated. Comment & Analysis Nearly 70% of marketing leaders agree agentic AI will be transformative, yet effectiveness remains elusive News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84871/nearly-70-of-marketing-leaders-agree-agentic-ai-will-be-transformative-yet-effectiveness-remains-elusive The report also finds that current martech and data strategies fail to leverage real-time data for seamless customer experiences. Comment & Analysis How High-Net-Worth Individuals Cultivate Powerful Connections: Proven Tactics News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84873/how-high-net-worth-individuals-cultivate-powerful-connections-proven-tactics For leaders at the pinnacle of their industries, networking isn’t a numbers game; it’s an art form, informed by data, exclusivity, and intentionality. Comment & Analysis 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 The top cybersecurity incidents of 2025 – and the lessons learned News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85262/the-top-cybersecurity-incidents-of-2025-ampndash-and-the-lessons-learned Indeed, a number of vendors shouldered highly disruptive data breaches. Cyber Security Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scammers from 30 Dec News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85219/singapore-to-introduce-mandatory-caning-for-scammers-from-30-dec Amendments cover organised scam groups, money mules and selected offences involving SIM cards and digital identities. Cyber Security Cybersecurity firm Exein raises €100m to fuel global growth News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85208/cybersecurity-firm-exein-raises-ampeuro100m-to-fuel-global-growth This approach is increasingly being adopted by manufacturers seeking alternatives to traditional perimeter-based security models. 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 Revolut applies for Peru banking licence News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85465/revolut-applies-for-peru-banking-licence Peru is the fifth Latin American market targeted by the firm, following announcements in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico, where in October it was granted a banking license. Innovation & Startups FinTech automation forces rethink of fraud controls News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85441/fintech-automation-forces-rethink-of-fraud-controls For banks and retailers, simply blocking automated agents altogether is not a viable long-term strategy. Innovation & Startups Casca Named Banking and Financial Services Winner in the 2026 BIG Innovation Awards News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85424/casca-named-banking-and-financial-services-winner-in-the-2026-big-innovation-awards CEO and co-founder, Lukas Haffer, was recognized in the Banking and Financial Services category for Innovative Individuals Innovation & Startups ClearBank partners Taurus for digital asset custody News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85400/clearbank-partners-taurus-for-digital-asset-custody ClearBank has opted for the Taurus-PROTECT custody solution, which is to integrate with the Circle Mint platform the UK-based firm adopted in October. Innovation & Startups Banking at 5 milliseconds: How Bud Financial built a data-intelligence platform on IBM watsonx.data News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85407/banking-at-5-milliseconds-how-bud-financial-built-a-data-intelligence-platform-on-ibm-watsonxdata Bud Financial’s engineering team incorporated IBM technology into an architecture that enriches financial transactions in under five milliseconds with greater than 97% accuracy. Innovation & Startups ChainUp Recognized Among Singapore's Top Fintech Companies 2026 by Statista and Tech in Asia News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85411/chainup-recognized-among-singaporeamp039s-top-fintech-companies-2026-by-statista-and-tech-in-asia As Singapore's fintech market prioritizes quality over hype, this award marks a major shift: digital assets are moving past speculation to become a vital part of institutional finance. Innovation & Startups Wealthtech NAO partners ARK Invest Europe News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85413/wealthtech-nao-partners-ark-invest-europe This partnership opens up the Private Growth & Late-Stage Tech segment for retail investors, previously dominated by institutional investors, therefore marking a structural shift in investment opportunity access. Innovation & Startups Abu Dhabi fintech startup Mal raises landmark $230mln funding News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85391/abu-dhabi-fintech-startup-mal-raises-landmark-230mln-funding Digital bank looks to tap into $7trln Islamic finance space Innovation & Startups Automat-it brings Anthropic’s Claude to AWS customers News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85395/automat-it-brings-anthropicamprsquos-claude-to-aws-customers The move reflects growing enterprise demand for production-ready generative AI tools that can be integrated securely and cost-effectively into existing cloud infrastructure. Innovation & Startups MariBank Launches Physical Gold Investment Option From S$1 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85355/maribank-launches-physical-gold-investment-option-from-s1 The new product tracks physical bullion stored in secure Singapore vaults and is managed by Lion Global Investors. Innovation & Startups 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 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 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 Temenos announces strong preliminary Q4 and FY-25 results News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85408/temenos-announces-strong-preliminary-q4-and-fy-25-results Q4 and FY-25 summary (growth rates are vs. Q4 and FY-24 proforma, excluding Multifonds) Alternative Investments AI security firm Torq bags $140m Series D at $1.2bn valuation News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85366/ai-security-firm-torq-bags-140m-series-d-at-12bn-valuation Its technology is built around agentic AI, enabling security teams to deploy autonomous agents that can handle complex security workflows with limited human intervention. Alternative Investments Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85345/zilch-to-acquire-lithuaniaamprsquos-fjord-bank-for-expansion-in-europe With this deal, Zilch will obtain a European banking licence, allowing it to broaden its reach within the European market. Alternative Investments UK fintech stamps its authority on Europe but faces global threats News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85328/uk-fintech-stamps-its-authority-on-europe-but-faces-global-threats A surge in investment in the second half of 2025 helped UK fintech hold onto the second place spot for total investment. Alternative Investments Barclays invests in Ubyx to advance digital money connectivity News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85313/barclays-invests-in-ubyx-to-advance-digital-money-connectivity Ubyx provides a global clearing system for tokenised deposits and stablecoins Alternative Investments How technology is simplifying home loans: Interview with Amit Prakash, Co-founder & CBO, Urban Money News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am http://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85277/how-technology-is-simplifying-home-loans-interview-with-amit-prakash-co-founder-ampamp-cbo-urban-money Urban Money has evolved from a lending-led offering into a full-stack platform within property finance. 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