Managers of Wealth Fintech

Warren Buffett-Backed Brazilian Crypto Bank Plans $2B NASDAQ IPO

The crypto bank may be purportedly going after a valuation exceeding $40 billion, but this number is not final since negotiations are still ongoing.

Why a Comprehensive Data Management Strategy is Essential for Capital Markets Success

The result: even a small error can result in trading delays, less-than-optimal client experiences or regulatory penalties.

These 13 banks have invested the most in crypto and blockchain to date

The data firm in an updated report this week published a list of 13 banks that lead in terms of size of funding rounds as a proxy of investment into the crypto space, saying it used that measure as banks participated in funding rounds with multiple or man

Fintech Experts Warn Against CBDC Overhype

But while it may be prudent to conduct due diligence exercises to understand new developments, it may not necessarily be sound for everyone to act on such information.

Developments in alternatives affecting product providers and distributors

While recent media headlines have focused on newer asset classes, here we explore the growth and opportunities associated with the somewhat less exotic world of hedge funds, private equity and interval funds.

ID Verification is Key for Cryptocurrency to Become Mainstream

The purchase of such currencies is, in many cases, not subject to the same rigorous ID verification requirements faced by mainstream financial institutions when onboarding customers.

BMIT Technologies reports strong interim results

The half yearly results also reflect a revenue improvement concerning BMIT’s managed services segment

What are fintechs doing with their office space in 2021?

Downsizing, repurposing, expanding and experimenting.

Navigating the complexities of 18f-4 compliance

The new implementation will allow for the use of derivatives, albeit with restrictions, new reporting capabilities and implementation of a more robust risk management framework.

Schroders takes big Revolut stake in former Woodford fund

The Schroder UK Public Private trust, formerly the Woodford Patient Capital trust, has invested $13.7m into London-based banking technology firm Revolut.

Are Complex Corporate Actions Stunting Your Growth?

A lack of automation in corporate action processing will increasingly constrain growth whether organic or through acquisition.

The State of the Fintech Union: Monzo, Starling Bank and Revolut

Eight months into 2021 and with annual reports now in, it’s time to take another look at how they’ve been doing

Iress acquisition inches closer

The previous two proposals assumed there would be no further dividends paid by Iress or capital management prior to completion of any transaction.

Connected- the writing’s on the wall for wealth managers unable to adapt and move to an agile ecosystem approach

Interview from The Wealth Mosaic's APAC Wealth Technology Landscape Report (2021) and featuring Olivier Crespin, Chief Executive Officer at Zand

Digital entrants increase competition for mass affluent individuals, says GlobalData

In both Europe and the Americas, traditional banks, brokers, and financial advisors are preferred by most mass affluent individuals.

10 Frankfurt-based startups to watch in 2021 and beyond

Not surprisingly, Frankfurt’s ecosystem is specifically strong when it comes to fintech and blockchain innovations.

It’s time for a rethink on financial inclusion – new principles show how

These days, more and more of the work we do and the widgets we exchange are digitized.

No longer a tick-box: Credible and measurable ESG strategy for enterprise networking is absolutely necessary, says GlobalData

Service providers have recently intensified their focus on ESG. Such initiatives have moved from a ‘tick-box’ activity to a core company ethos

Private Market Liquidity: How Can Managers Adapt?

Private markets are evolving before our eyes as broader access and greater liquidity create a virtuous cycle

CommBank recognised as customer engagement rises across its digital channels

Two independent research firms rank the CommBank app as Australia’s #1 mobile banking app, again.

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