Managers of Wealth Fintech

SS&C Named Top Hedge Fund, Private Equity Administrator by Global Custodian

The independent annual survey asked SS&C clients to rate administrators across a number of categories, including client service, reporting and onboarding.

Ecosystems bring dynamism and reinforce the decoupling of front-end and back-end systems

Despite minor differences of opinion, when it comes to the potential of technology development, it is clear that both will continue to address fundamental issues such as digitalisation and open banking.

Digital assets and estate planning

The report encompasses a wide range of digital assets including crypto-currencies, digital media stored online on services such as iCloud or Dropbox, and also social media accounts.

Banks need to accelerate practical implementation to meet climate risk deadlines

The financial institutions analyzed display a clear and collective acknowledgment of the need to meet and address the risks posed by climate change.

EU banks says it may take over a decade to realise Open Banking objectives

These cautious timescales reflect the size of the task at hand, with many organisations embarking on complex, large-scale open banking transformation projects that will take several years to realise.

Will Internet of Things transform the wealth management customer experience?

The ability to collect and transfer data between sensors, wearables, and other devices and applications offers wide-ranging opportunities to help wealth managers and advisers deliver a more personalised, suitable, and affordable service.

Can Crypto Save China’s Diamond Market?

China is a complex market where the diamond trade is strong but has its own set of challenges.

4 Technology Forces Could Bulldoze Banks Off the Map

Big techs growing in power and financial involvement, fintechs broadening their businesses, stablecoins bypassing traditional finance and central bank digital currencies potentially draining deposits — is a perfect storm coming for banks and credit

Corporate banking is going digital and is in search of solutions

The corporate-banking story has received less attention, with two key elements deserving more focus: digitalization of operational performance and user experience.

New digital banking era is nigh

A 'favourable ecosystem' can provide a springboard

Apex Group launches Carbon Footprint Assessment & Reporting amid growing market demand

81 percent of Private Equity leaders surveyed by Apex Group agree that Private Equity funds and their portfolio should take greater responsibility for their carbon footprint.

UK fintechs call for smart data right to drive open finance

A coalition of UK fintechs has signed an open letter calling on the government to fast track a 'smart data right' that enables consumers to control their data, opening up the potential of open finance.

Can Open Banking Be Implemented Across the Middle East and Africa?

Fintechs have been playing a large part in the growth of open banking and their partnerships with financial institutions – or via direct.

World InsurTech Report 2021

Discover how insurers address this trend

Going hybrid: The future of wealth management

Digitisation will improve investor experience but human connections remain at the core

Contactless transactions surge in cash loving Germany, Austria and Switzerland

More than three quarters of cashless transactions in Germany, Austria and Switzerland are now contactless, a remarkable turnaround from pre-pandemic figures of just 40%.

What has COVID-19 taught banks about agile IT?

Part of this was driven by customers needing help with digital service completion.

Recent Developments in Paymentech: Why are Traditional Systems Falling Behind?

There have also been significant movements in the percentage of consumers using two or more digital payment methods, which increased from 45% in 2019 to 58% in 2020.

Acquisition warpath: After snapping up Trussle, US online mortgage broker Better.com buys Property Partner

African fintech companies raised a record $1.44bln since Jan 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has also highlighted the need for e-payment solutions on the continent, especially in large economies such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, and Côte d'Ivoire.

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