Managers of Wealth Fintech

Singapore Surges to Third-Largest Fintech Market in APAC

China and India experienced declines of 49 percent and 21 percent respectively, while gains were recorded in Japan (33 percent), Sweden (40 percent) and Germany (27 percent).

Islamic Banking Software Market 2019 Precise Outlook- ITS, Oracle, Tata Consultancy Services, ICS Financial Systems, Infopro

The report delivers a comprehensive overview of the crucial elements of the market and elements such as drivers, current trends of the past and present times, supervisory scenario & technological growth.

Wealth firms should be wary of digital financial advice platforms, says GlobalData

Financial advisory firms should be more concerned about the rise in popularity of digital financial advice platforms as they gain in popularity, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s 2018 UK Independent Fi

Wealthtech acquisition shows we’re serious about revolutionising financial services by Simon Rogerson

For far too long, the banks, building societies, insurance companies and investment companies have held all the power in their relationships with customers.

Will Egypt launch its own official digital currency?

In May 2018, Facebook announced that it was seeking to launch its own cryptocurrency in dozens of countries, but the July 31 statement said that the initiative faces a great deal of criticism from regulators and lawmakers around the world.

Digital Matters: The Evolution of blockchain funding

For the Bitcoin purists, 2019 may be a year solely focused on preparation for the Bitcoin halving in 2020

Captives can lead the insurance industry in tech innovation

“This is another area where captives are leading the way for commercial insurers,” added Swanke.

AI can make better use of all data

This can come in particularly handy as more consumers take to digital banking services

What the Latest Streak of Mega-Investments Means for Israeli Tech

Another Israel-linked company, New York-based real estate company Compass, founded by Robert Reffkin and Israeli entrepreneur Ori Allon, announced a $370 million round in late July.

UAE is not a mature PE market but technology might help managers’ fundraising efforts

For newer, less mature PE markets, such as the one being developed in the United Arab Emirates, technology tools combined with traditional roadshows are enabling managers to connect with new investors, be it for primary or secondary PE fund products.

Don’t Alienate Boomers with Too Much Focus on Millennial Banking

Marketing that's skewed too heavily to younger generations will cause financial institutions to lose ground with the wealthiest generation of all – Baby Boomers.

From hype to help: AI adds value to process automation

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding both in the past, but recent advances in tech are helping leading businesses find exciting ways to bring their value to process automation.

Institutional investors are powering Bitcoin’s bull run, says new report

Even with XRP’s meager gains, it seems number continue to go up across the board.

Kofax Establishes Leadership Position as the Only RPA Provider Delivering End-to-End Intelligent Automation

As part of Kofax’s Intelligent Automation platform, Kofax RPA uniquely addresses common limitations while digitally transforming operations at scale

New AMP chief spends $1bn on tech-led rescue strategy

Demands silo demolition for 'horizontal' business after chalking up $2.3bn loss

How do robo platforms perform?

FSA starts the third year of its performance feature, which reports monthly returns versus a benchmark for three robo-advisors.

Steve Andrews: Replacing Practice Management Systems

Understand that while data migration will be a challenge, once it’s done it’s done.

Investment In African Fintech’s Grew To US$357 Million In 2018

The trend is said to have continued this year with 3 Nigeria fintechs each raising around US$5 million in funding in the first half of 2019.

Market split on BoJo’s fintech factor

Johnson pledged £300m of new funding for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in late July, some of which would be going to the Northern Innovation Hub, which has a focus on emerging technology.

How Companies Can be Ethical with AI

This may make many businesses fear the consequences of using biased AI and the damage it could cause to their reputation.

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