Managers of Wealth Fintech

Indonesia’s millennials drive interest in investment apps, but financial literacy lags behind

As investment interest has risen in Indonesia, illegal fintech platforms are preying on vulnerable victims.

Is the blockchain a player in renewable ewnergy in Africa?

There is evidence that the pandemic has helped accelerate Africa’s energy transition, although electricity access will need to follow suit.

Shark Tank's 'Mr. Wonderful' Shills Ethereum as 'Ultra-Sound Money' After EIP-1559

The sharks are circling Ethereum

Climate change widespread, rapid, and intensifying – IPCC

The Working Group I report is the first instalment of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (AR6), which will be completed in 2022.

Technology in wealth management and its impact on UHNWIs

The transition to remote working amidst various lockdowns also enabled companies to re-examine the need for a centralised operating space

Africa: new playground for crypto scams and money laundering

The continent’s crypto market is still comparatively small, but the options for fraudsters and cyber criminals abound.

Crypto Collectors: The Expert Guide to Investing in Digital Art

As NFTs change the way that the art market operates, new investment platforms are helping savvy collectors to navigate this digital world

Why banks fear central bank digital currencies

Crypto push threatens to diminish the role of traditional lenders

Unstoppable ESG momentum puts investment manager reporting in the spotlight

The figures tell a dual story. First, of impressive growth. Investor demand, emerging regulatory disclosure requirements, and the launch and reclassification of environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds have fuelled a surge in ESG-focused asset all

2 things are becoming apparent about crypto: Fidelity exec

A recent Fidelity Digital Assets survey found that around 70% of respondents intend to have an allocation to digital assets over the next five years.

COVID-19 helped accelerate Southeast Asia’s digital future. Now what?

Investors are recognizing Southeast Asia’s value as one of the last digital economy opportunities in the world―and the further growth potential that lies ahead.

Why regulators should treat stablecoins like banks

Cryptocurrencies are not yet a threat to the financial system, but the dangers are growing

East Africa’s fintech future

In terms of regulatory progress, fintech in Africa is forward-thinking but there is no uniformity in regulations, said host and Afriwise communications specialist Emma Hooper, speaking at the event.

Compliance – stringent regulations require a joined up and robust approach – a comprehensive platform meets that need

Article from The Wealth Mosaic's APAC Wealth Technology Landscape Report (2021). Written by Mark Buesser, Chief Executive Officer at IMTF

Singapore youth expect over 10% annual investment returns and like crypto, poll finds

The survey also found that 83% of respondents save money every month and half of them set aside funds each month for investing.

Banking access: Cryptocurrency promise for UAE's unbanked migrants - but not yet

Every month, 24-year-old parking attendant Ramesh Giri waits outside a money transfer office in Dubai to send $US600 in cash to support his parents and two brothers in Nepal.

The operational landscape through the lens of the COO

The pandemic also reinforced the importance of an effective COO function.

South Africa’s AI patent approval could trigger innovation and abuse

South Africa has approved the first patent that identifies an AI as its inventor. It could unlock a new era of invention – and of intellectual property abuses.

Bank Of America Sees Opportunities With El Salvador's Bitcoin Adoption

The Bank of International Settlements estimates that the average cost of such remittance is over 10%, which bitcoin could reduce.

How technology can improve wealth management for HNWIs

Technology can help wealth managers streamline onboarding by automating data entry and compliance checks.

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