Managers of Wealth Fintech

Investing in small companies: making a big difference?

After several years of underperformance, could the small company asset class be poised for a recovery?

JPMorgan leads quantum computing arms race

Evident analyzed quantum activity at each bank based on size of quantum talent teams, hiring rate for new talent, patents, investments and public engagement.

Banking Apps Now Top Priority for Digitally Savvy UK Consumers

With bank branch closures continuing to attract headlines across the UK, new research has found that most British consumers value banking apps over physical branches.

SIX to cut 150 jobs

SIX currently employs around 4,300 staff across 20 countries.

How Global Fintech Startups Are Closing The Gender Wealth Gap

These international fintechs aren’t just offering financial services—they’re reshaping economic opportunities for women, tackling gender wealth gaps, and driving real financial independence.

Tokenisation could save asset managers $135bn: Calastone

The study, “Decoding the Economics of Tokenisation: Transforming Cost Dynamics in Asset Management”, is the “most in-depth economic analysis of fund operating costs to date”, stated Calastone.

Money Launderers Turn to Savings Accounts to Receive Fraudulent Funds, Finds Synectics

The data also indicates that fraudsters are increasingly bypassing onboarding processes.

Calastone research reveals tokenisation could save US$135 billion for asset management industry

The research also identifies that fund processing costs are projected to rise by 32% over the next three years, putting firms under increasing pressure to modernise.

The rise and growth of decentralised digital governance structures – ushering in a new era of finance

Since the launch of the original DAO, the Eris platform in 2016, DAOs have gained popularity as alternative structures for collaborative and sometimes financially focused digital communities.

Third-party fund administrator survey reveals importance of cloud data

The introduction of T+1, collaboration on market data and the increasing use of cloud data are top of mind for many in the industry, our survey finds.

Struggling Skype to shut down after 21 years

The company is also pulling the plug on Skype’s ability to make domestic and international phone calls.

The Power of One Voice Summit

The evidence is stark - too many youngsters are falling through the net and feel that they don't matter - and with good reason.

Aquiline to Acquire SEI’s Family Office Services Business

SEI’s Archway Platform is designed to streamline family office operations and deliver advanced financial reporting for ultra-high-net-worth families.

Apple commits to $500bn US investment

It is not clear to what extent the spending is an acceleration of the company's current activities.

Exploring AI’s role in enhancing AML strategies in banking

A case in point is Valley Bank’s recent adoption of WorkFusion’s AI Agent for automating sanctions alert adjudication.

Forbes debuts 18 new firms to Fintech 50 list

Familiar names on the list include Plaid, Coalition, and Chime.

Can AI stop trade-based financial crime?

Trade-based financial crime exploits the complexity of global trade, slipping past outdated compliance systems.

Saudi BNPL fintech Tabby raises $160m Series E, IPO plans reportedly underway

Wellington Management previously spearheaded Tabby’s $200 million Series D in 2023, which saw the company achieve unicorn status with a valuation of $1.5 billion.

Why is Top Fintech Talent Considering Moving to the Middle East?

At that time, the venture capital (VC) scene in the region remained very small.

Reimagining asset management for 2025

In 2025, asset management is fully on a transformation trajectory with AI, blockchain, ESG shifts, and democratised private markets taking hold.

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