Managers of Wealth Fintech

UK fintechs seek ‘cure for Brexit’ in Lithuania

Some two dozen have links to Britain.

$9bn by 2024

Yousuf Mohamed Al Jaida, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Financial Centre, said: “The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic created new opportunities for financial innovation, which has attracted an influx of tech and FinTech companies seeking to set up

Access Bank Commences Accelerator Program, to Empower Startups

The accelerator program which opened its entries last month, received 306 registrations and after rigorous assessments was later shortlisted to 30 participants.

Saudi-based fintech Tweeq signs partnership deals with Mastercard and Paymentology

The partnership with Mastercard and Paymentology are in line with Vision 2030 which aims to develop the FinTech environment and provide financial inclusion for all sections of society.

EBA calls on national authorities to take supervisory actions for the removal of obstacles to account access under the Payment Services Directive

The Opinion sets out the EBA’s expectations on the actions NCAs should take to ensure that remaining obstacles are removed from the interfaces of account servicing payment service providers (ASPSPs).

SMEs can now use facial recognition to apply for DBS online banking accounts

Customers will be able to access their corporate account online in about 20 minutes from the point of application, said DBS.

Putting customers at the heart of digital change

Mashreq Bank may be the oldest privately owned bank in the UAE, but it has always been a leader in the pioneering use of technology to improve the customer experience

Virtual and augmented reality could enhance future corporate reporting

In particular, the FRC sees a role for such technology in its future corporate reporting framework, currently under consultation.

additiv identified as offering one of the best WealthTech platforms within independent industry evaluation

It includes a vendor evaluation using aperture’s The Market Map software assessment methodology, which highlights those WealthTech solutions that are best suited to help wealth managers meet digital age demands, placing additiv at the top of its &am

Tarabut Gateway secures $13 million in its seed round

As part of Tarabut Gateway’s growth planned for the next year, the business aims to hire 40 additional team members across MENA by the end of 2021.

Qatar to launch FinTech venture capital fund

Moving forward, we expect more initiatives in this area,” Mohammed Al Emadi, Head of Angel Investment at Qatar Development Bank (QDB), said in the Qatar Financial Centre Authority’s (QFCA) Qatar FinTech Report 2021.

Open Banking a Global Revolution in Progress, finds Economist Intelligence Unit Report for Temenos

The report states that incumbent banks could be the biggest beneficiaries, provided they adopt adequate technology strategies to compete with nimble new entrants.

Six Strengthens ESG and Alternative Data Offering with Investment in Orenda

Orenda delivers real-time, high frequency ESG scores and insights into a company’s reputation to help measure the sustainability and societal impact of an investment.

Growing Digital Divide in the Workplace is Forcing Employers to Rethink the Ways They Communicate with Employees

Due to COVID-19 precautions, many employers continue to limit or prohibit in-person workplace interactions among non-essential workers.

Raiffeisen Bank International Partners with AxeTrading and Integral to Boost Bond Trading

When the bond trade is completed the corresponding FX transaction is automatically executed by RBI’s own FX trading desk.

Innovation and invention are the keys to levelling up

New research shows that universities working with businesses can help bring regions out of the doldrums

Innovation, Agility and Securing the Mobile World in 2021

In this interview, Eric shares insights from his cybersecurity career.

New CREALOGIX survey reveals retail banks' "hot topics"

What are the "hot topics" in terms of trends and technology? And what solutions are banks looking for to grow through digital innovation?

Manchester AI software provider Mindtrace secures $3m investment

Mindtrace has received the backing of two London-based venture capital firms and a listed asset manager.

SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: February notifications 2.37%

The 2.37% reading for February 2021 also marks the eighth consecutive month of lower year-over-year redemptions, as well as the lowest redemption level for any month of February since the Forward Redemption Indicator’s inception in 2006.

Innovation & Startups