Managers of Wealth Fintech

More Clients Ask IFAs About Crypto

Clients are increasingly talking about cryptocurrencies with IFAs, but most advisers are not recommending they take the plunge

Starling Bank tops CMA’s 2021 business banking survey, while Monzo takes personal banking crown

Starling was included on the list for the first time this year after recently meeting the minimum requirement for business accounts last year.

The biggest emerging fintech challenge to banking

Embedded finance could help limit a growing number of SMEs likely to default on their loans this quarter, says Christoph Rieche, iwoca's CEO and co-founder.

Can legacy banks stay relevant with banking as a service?

In Southeast Asia, BaaS platforms have surfaced as key components of open banking. We can see more financial institutions partnering with non-financial institutions through BaaS.

The crypto ‘wild west’ needs a good sheriff

Investors can take their own risks but should receive what they were promised

50 Years After Going Off Gold, the Dollar Must Go for Crypto

After Richard Nixon scrapped Bretton Woods, the U.S. currency’s exorbitant privilege only grew — because the U.S. embraced innovation, not regulation.

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

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