Managers of Wealth Fintech

Big benefits for emerging asset managers that partner with AI-savvy service providers

The data needs to be carefully reviewed, parsed and then processed for accurate and timely revaluation of assets

Is the UAE still an attractive financial environment for global tech?

Tech: the next frontier Dubai wants to conquer

For traditional banks, fintech newcomers offer opportunities, not threats

Far from cannibalising traditional banks, the fintech boom has brought to the industry innovative ideas and technology.

Berlin’s Fintech Wealth Is Attracting at Least One Private Bank

Weberbank is betting on German capital as it tries to expand

Switzerland to Heavily Promote Domestic Fintech Firms at Forthcoming Singapore Fintech Festival

The Singapore Fintech Festival is organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, in partnership with The Association of Banks in Singapore, and in collaboration with SingEx Holdings.

AI winners will establish an unbridgeable lead

There is another group of companies which absolutely do understand AI, that are engaged with it and are using it in their businesses.

Understanding the state of cryptocurrency in the UAE

Lack of regulations isn't hindering a surge in investments in crypto-based firms.

China’s New Model of Blockchain-Driven Philanthropy

Blockchain has done more than simply enable Chinese social entrepreneurs to improve the transparency, trustworthiness, and fundraising of the country’s charitable causes. It has helped launch a more decentralized and autonomous philanthropic sector.

Can RPA Tools Transform Investment Management, Creating Winners, Losers and New Players?

It is easy to see how bots can bring even greater efficiency here.

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.

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