03/16/2017
Robo-advice enabling asset management for the masses
More than 50% of Nutmeg’s customers are first-time investors.
Research
03/16/2017
Robo-advice portfolios boosted by themes and factors
The thematic and factor approaches to building indices have their own individual advantages for digital wealth management services.
03/16/2017
UK FinTech investment figures are simply incorrect
In 2016, investments of quantum size £0-5m increased by 31% to a total of £157m
03/16/2017
Gen Y would happily bank with tech giants Apple, Google
There is certainly no love lost for the big banks in this country, and so perhaps its not much of a surprise that young Australians would happily opt for more favoured tech brands.
03/16/2017
State Street’s DataGX Wins “Best Data Provider” at Hedge Fund Management US Technology Awards
The data-as-a-service platform is a scalable, cloud-based solution that allows clients to more completely measure and evaluate risk, address regulatory concerns and make more informed, real-time trading decisions.
03/15/2017
IAIS report on FinTech developments in the insurance industry
The report sets out the potential impact of FinTech on the following areas in the insurance sector:
03/15/2017
SocGen Taps Amazon, Microsoft for Cloud as Banks Target Costs
French bank aims to start moving data to public clouds by June
03/15/2017
Charles Schwab launches hybrid human-robo financial advice
Betterment's move marked a surprising shift toward human advisors.
03/14/2017
Gartner advises banks to overcome regulatory framework to go digital
The firm also predicted that 100 million people will be shopping with augmented reality by 2020, there will be $10 billion (Dh36.7 billion) blockchain business by 2022, and 30 per cent will be browsing without a screen by 2020.
03/14/2017
UK FinTech market matures as focus turns to Artificial Intelligence and putting customers first: new Startupbootcamp and PwC report
Startupbootcamp FinTech intensive 3+1 month program provides startups with an intense structured, mentorship, office space in the heart of London
03/14/2017
UK faces relegation battle in fight for digital dominance
Germany leads the rankings in three out of four major areas when it comes to data adoption.
03/14/2017
Balancing performance against growth: 60% of banks plan to invest in new technologies as market challenges persist
The survey of senior executives at almost 300 banks across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia-Pacific identified two priorities for growth in the sector: recruiting and retaining talent
03/14/2017
60% of banks plan to invest in new technologies as market challenges persist
“This report sets an ambitious agenda for global banks in the year ahead."
03/14/2017
Next Insurance launches chatbot on Facebook Messenger
Next was founded in 2016 by a team of serial entrepreneurs.
03/13/2017
Why Aren’t They Shouting? How Technology Changed Everything in Banking
The book’s title stems from a past experience author and banker Kevin Rodgers recalls
03/10/2017
Life and Pensions sector must change data approach to meet client needs and dashboard requirements
As one of only six technology development partners selected to deliver the Treasury backed Pensions Dashboard prototype, ITM has identified three key challenges to the life company landscape that will have a direct impact on how these businesses handle da
03/09/2017
Asia to Become a Key Pillar in the Insurtech Revolution
The growing demand for technology-driven solutions will push insurers to enhance digital capabilities.
03/09/2017
Hampleton Partners Report Highlights M&A in SaaS & Cloud Environment
Legacy vendors and private equity intensify their mergers and acquisitions efforts as the industry moves to SaaS and the Cloud
03/08/2017
U.S. And China Lead Tech Innovation And Disruption, Even As Innovation Spreads Globally
The report highlights key findings from a survey of more than 800 technology industry business leaders globally about technology innovation.
03/07/2017
5 Steps To Prepare Your Bank For AI
Artificial intelligence is coming to banking.