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Why digitalisation has helped Bahraini banks escape the brunt of Covid-19

As Covid-enforced social distancing measures became commonplace, Bahrainis turned increasingly online to conduct financial services

Barclays launches robo-advice investment service

Barclays Plan & Invest will build a personalised investment plan tailored to your goals, then manage your investments for you.

ITI Capital launches new advisory service, ITI Investments, to help clients identify investment opportunity during Covid-19

The new offering gives users instant access to a bespoke robo-advisory service, which uses artificial intelligence and financial technology to advise clients on investable assets and unique trading opportunities.

Canary Wharf could become the World’s biggest tech hub

The pandemic is simply finishing off the job for bank bosses as head counts were declining and layoffs common place – a total of 6m sq ft of office space has been lost in the last 9 years.

Fintech sector needs £825m for every firm to see out Covid-19

The pandemic will also push out the time at which fintechs might be able to break even, creating more pressure to refine business models and adjust strategies to reduce the need for more financing, KPMG said.

How fintech can help reach the unbanked and underbanked in Southeast Asia

The financial services sector holds an exceptional potential that could be released if essential underlying challenges are focused on

Coronavirus lockdown spurs widespread adoption of digital ID tech in Canada

In the first weeks of the pandemic, we saw millions of new Concierge users,” said Greg Wolfond, SecureKey’s CEO.

FinTech can help the Islamic finance sector to innovate and grow

The wider adoption of technology could simplify the Islamic finance sector and help it attract more digital-savvy millennials

Where are we with Open Banking?

https://www.finextra.com/blogposting/18986/where-are-we-with-open-banking

What Banking For The Unbanked Means For You

By definition, the unbanked are individuals that have no checking or savings accounts.

Remote work is not enough to increase workplace productivity in Africa’s major tech cities

Briter Bridges released a report (PDF) for the last quarter of 2019 revealing that the frequency of tech hubs in Africa has increased to 643 with South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt making up 42.6%.

THE Broadridge Next-Gen Technology Pulse Survey

How financial services firms globally are adapting to the new digital-first environment.

Refinitiv debuts ESG scores

The Fund ESG scores are available on Refinitiv Workspace, Eikon or API Feed.

Institutions Will Drive Mass Adoption of Blockchain in Finance, Says Expert

Blockchain experts discuss how institutions will play a major role in the mass adoption of blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

Digital Financial Inclusion in the Times of COVID-19

Pandemic covid-19 really affects society.

Tech start-ups lay off thousands of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic

Lot of employees loss there jobs due to pandemic covid -19

Core Banking Selection Challenges & Approaches: A Tier 2-3 Bank Perspective

One of the most critical factors in the successful modernisation of the technology backbone is choosing the right solution and supplier, to complement the bank's strategy, business needs and values.

Some experts are uncertain of what to expect from money markets in H2 2020

In the meantime, liquidity in the Nigerian banking system is said to be below N100 billion

How Firms are Adjusting to their New Working Environment and their Outlook Post Corona-Crunch

They provide a range of services to private investors, trustees, charities, pension funds and institutional clients.

Number of crypto investors almost doubles, FCA finds

Most cryptocurrency owners held less than £260 worth of crypto-assets, while 75 per cent held less than £1,000 and 90 per cent reported £4,300 or less.

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