Managers of Wealth Fintech

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

Digital Banks or E-Wallets, Who’s 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?

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

Square joins S&P 500

Shares in Block rose on Monday as the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech joined the benchmark S&P 500 index.

Family Remittances Power Africa’s 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.

Franklin Templeton: Secret Gathering of Blockchain Giants in Zurich

The key condition for the gathering: absolute confidentiality.

Hong Kong's Digital Banking User Experience Survey 2025

Nearly a Quarter of Respondents Have a Poor Impression of Digital Banks Only 30% of Users Prefer Digital Banks for Financial Management

Banking business models in a frictionless world

With the rise of new technologies, is the traditional banking business model on the verge of collapse?

UK Banks Brace for Battle With Increasingly Sophisticated Money Laundering Networks

This rising challenge demands advanced technology and regulatory vigilance to protect the UK’s financial system.

Banking In The Age Of AI: How Technology Is Redefining Customer Experience And Risk Management

AI tools help analyze customer behavior, financial habits and preferences to deliver tailored services that meet individual needs.

The digital currency quietly taking over the global financial system

In an era where economic statecraft increasingly involves payment systems and financial sanctions, control over monetary infrastructure carries geopolitical weight.

APAC Fintech Faces 116% Spike in Fraud Linked to Deepfakes, Synthetic IDs

Singapore recorded a 1500 percent surge in deepfake fraud cases from 2024

Paragon Bank Launches Spring: A Pioneering Savings App Powered By Moneyhub

Spring uses Moneyhub’s Open Banking technology, allowing it to connect effortlessly with a customer's existing current account.

Finnish tax fintech Aibidia raises $28m Series B for US expansion

The Series B round was led by Activant, with participation from existing investors, DN Capital, FPV, and Icebreaker.vc

Mercantile Bank aims to be among top 10 digital banks in three years

Says Managing Director Mati Ul Hasan

Why Hong Kong Is Betting on Clarity and Collaboration in Fintech Regulation

Asked what sets Hong Kong apart in its regulatory approach to fintech, Chan outlined consistency and structure.

Digital Banking: Balancing ease of access with security

This is especially true in the onboarding process, where customers create an account with the bank.

Technology is transforming the private credit direct lending market, study shows

Around half (46%) say technology has transformed loan monitoring and servicing with 43% highlighting the benefits of technology for due diligence and compliance.

Google integrates LLM Gemini Nano to prevent evolving scams

Alongside the release of their 'Fighting Scams in Search Report', Google have shared how Chrome, Search and Android are using AI-powered technologies to defend users against online scams.

HK digital banks to expand wealth services after 74% deposit growth

None of the digital banks have reported a net profit, though their losses have narrowed.

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