Managers of Wealth Fintech

Is a sustainable electronics industry possible?

In 2020, a UN Global E-waste Monitor report found a whopping 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste had been dumped worldwide in 2019.

New Report Details Virtual Assets Regulation Across the Globe

The last few years have seen various positive regulatory developments in the virtual assets sector, as different jurisdictions across the globe begin to recognise the potential of virtual assets services.

Career Opportunities in Data Analytics: What to Expect After Completing a Bootcamp Program

Bootcamp programs in data analytics have emerged as a popular option for individuals looking to enter this field.

Drivers are too distracted by modern technology

Distracted driving is against the law, yet it doesn’t have the same stigma attached to it as drunk driving, for example.

The number of digital identity apps will exceed 4.1 billion by 2027

The number of digital identity apps in use will rise from 2.3bn in 2023 to over 4.1bn by 2027, according to a report from Juniper Research

Global debt declines by $4tn in 2022 on stronger growth and inflation

Retrenchment driven 'entirely by mature markets' where total debt dropped to about $200 trillion last year, the Institute of International Finance says

Settlements in Global Class Actions Increased 142% in 2022, Broadridge Annual Class Actions Report Shows

ESG Investing and Cryptocurrency litigation Among Major 2022 Global Class Action Trends

Klarna appears to have finally cracked the US market

The firm now counts 34 million consumers in the US, 8 million monthly active app users and 30 million downloads.

Egyptian FinTech investment set a new record in 2022 driven by large deals

The funds will be utilized to enhance the company’s growth by broadening its array of products, strengthening its dominance in the Egyptian market, and venturing into novel markets within the Middle East and Africa region.

UK fintech investment falls 56% in 2022

Total global fintech investment fell to $164.1 billion across 6006 deals in 2022, after reaching a record $238.9 billion across 7321 deals the previous year.

SEI Research Reveals Pension Ownership Gap

Three-fifths of Pension Scheme Members Feel Disconnected from their Pensions, According to Report

Companies Are Striking Out With Customers: Why CX Is Pivotal to Customer Retention and Where Companies Are Falling Short

The 5th Annual Broadridge CX and Communications survey uncovers correlation between consumer demand for an elevated communications experience and companies’ abilities to retain customers

Johannesburg Stock Exchange Announced as BMLL Client To Improve Former’s Data Analysis

It wanted to integrate these into existing products and analytics capabilities for an ever-expanding customer base.

Over one third of UK consumers would switch banks for better financial support - Tink

This will enable people to better manage their finances during difficult economic times

Are wealth managers making their clients feel special?

In the past five years, the importance of customer experience in wealth and investment management has changed dramatically.

Global insurtech investment plummets – report

Average deal size across 106 rounds fell 42.3% to $11.79 million, the report found.

Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study on DBS’ Digital Transformation

The conversation complements the case study and sums up the development stages of the bank, digital transformation, building a technology company, being customer-centric and Gupta’s leadership style.

Why the cost-of-living crisis means fintechs need to level up in 2023

Some banks and fintechs have started to offer sporadic advice on their applications and websites

Ireland is the newest epicenter for Fintech growth

Another selling point for Ireland is its focus on research and development.

Consumers don’t trust open banking, research reveals

Additionally, 50% of consumers believe that third-party financial providers benefit most from open banking.

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