Managers of Wealth Fintech

Why Managed Services are the Data Solution that Africa Needs

Access to technology has long been a challenge for developing countries, and this has become a particularly pertinent issue when it comes to storage.

Challenging the fear factor associated with employee data subject access requests

They generally arise when an employee is contemplating or is already in dispute with their employer or former employer.

Why the Blockchain Market is Booming in the Gulf

In June 2020, Saudi Arabia’s central bank, the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA), became one of the first central banks in the region to use blockchain technology to facilitate money transfers.

ETF Securities’ fund included in ESG framework

Other exclusions included weapons, alcohol, gambling and pornography, fossil fuels and animal testing.

How Happiness Technology Is Affecting Our Everyday Lives

The internet has brought us all together in one global network of connectivity, and there's no denying that it has altered the way we live day-to-day.

Forget COP26, here are the fintechs making a real difference

How can our investments make a positive impact on the environment? These fintechs have the answers.

Alert on the PSR’s final report into the card-acquiring market

As the cost of card-acquiring services could be reflected in prices and services offered to consumers, the PSR was concerned if the supply of these services was not working well for merchants it would ultimately impact consumers.

EBA consults on machine learning for internal ratings-based models

Machine learning techniques have been increasingly used in banks for business purposes.

BAI Announces 2021 Global Innovation Award Finalists

The winners will be announced in December 2021.

EBRD adopts first Digital Approach

Iress introduces new way of working: The Long Weekend

The Long Weekend is the latest addition to Iress’ employee offering, which includes reduced hours at full pay when an Iress employee has a child starting primary school - to assist with the transition to school during the first term.

Former Citigroup CEO Says Every Large Bank Will Consider Trading Crypto Assets: Report

Citigroup’s current CEO, Jane Fraser, has also spoken in support of crypto, noting there is a place for digital assets in the traditional financial system.

Volante Technologies Wins "Best Cloud Services Provider"

It is Volante's second award win in the Middle East this year.

Emirates NBD reports that more than 96% of UAE corporate clients use digital payments

Emirates NBD has also witnessed an overall increase in transactions on its digital trade finance platform, smartTRADE.

How digital change will enable scale

Achieving scale is one of the main and most difficult challenges currently faced by wealth managers.

How your cryptoassets will be taxed in the UK

This means that investors found to be evading tax bills may incur severe penalties – further evidence for why getting your cryptoasset taxes in order is crucial.

Odyssey CEO runs 50km race to raise money for kids with cancer

Your donation will help to change the life stories of the children who are battling the toughest fight, cancer.

Balancing technology and personal interactions

Whether family offices with multi-generational families or high-end wealth managers looking to appeal to clients’ heirs, technology can bridge the generational divide.

Wealth and Asset Management 4.0

How digital, social, and economic trends will transform the investment industry

NFTs - a legal minefield

Over time, the law as it applies to NFTs linked to art, will no doubt evolve in the same way as the law related to online platforms has evolved.

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