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2021 Technology Innovation Guides
The guide also features a “Tech Snapshot” to help you identify the most suitable offshore jurisdiction for your technology project.
Innovation & Startups
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Why B2B Fintechs Will Change The World
B2B fintechs will operate out of a driving mission to solve fundamental, operational and systemic challenges in a complex fintech world and help merchants capitalise (rather than drown) in today’s boiling ocean of fintech choice.
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Zurich multi family office launches digital AM platform
The service lets Swiss residents compare asset managers in Switzerland and invest in their funds.
12/04/2020
AutoRek recognised as one of the world’s most innovative RegTech companies in RegTech100 list
AutoRek is a financial controls, regulatory reporting and data management platform which provides complete and seamless control of data.
12/04/2020
More tech companies likely to list in Hong Kong in next decade, Alibaba’s Joe Tsai says
“Think about that huge capital base coming to Asia, and a lot of that is focused on Hong Kong, because Hong Kong already has a critical mass of high-quality technology companies listed here. Hong Kong is the place to be, because global capital is al
12/04/2020
J.P. Morgan Asset Management agrees to acquire 55ip
Acquisition signifies accelerating investment in and development of advanced technology for financial advisors
12/04/2020
Bank of Queensland picks Fiserv for card issuing
The solution will initially be utilised by Virgin Money to support a new debit card program that will form part of the Bank’s comprehensive new digital offering.
12/04/2020
Where JPMorgan Chase and Snap See Innovation’s Next Steps
Further fleshing out its scale, JPMorgan Chase has relationships with 50% of US households
12/03/2020
Reimagining human connections: Technology and innovation in education at the World Bank
The World Bank supports the appropriate, cost-effective use of EdTech at all levels of education and supports countries in expanding access and improving quality, both inside and out of the classroom — so that education reaches all students.
12/03/2020
Finland's ReceiptHero snags €2 million in seed funding
Finland-based digital receipt startup ReceiptHero has raised €2 million in seed funding from local VC Lifeline Ventures, with participation from Superhero Capital and Sweden's Vidici Ventures.
12/03/2020
Broker launches online platform for specialist mortgages
According to Haysto, more than half of its customers have been turned down for a mortgage elsewhere.
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Kedaara Capital Chooses SS&C for Fund Administration
SS&C enters India market with private capital fund accounting services
12/02/2020
Saudi central bank governor expects more competition, growth in fintech
SAMA issued several regulations and systems related to fintech, as part of its efforts to promote the sector
12/02/2020
HSBC reaps environmental benefits of pandemic switch to remote advice
Since then, it has trained 640 advisors and relationship managers on remote interviews, carried out almost 11,000 Zoom appointments, and saved almost 900,000 sheets of paper.
12/02/2020
Digitisation wave set to continue in UAE banking
UAE banking sector is now witnessing a strong consumer preference for digital options
12/02/2020
DIFC Fintech Hive Signs Landmark Agreement with Israel’s Fintech-Aviv
Both parties will work together on events, knowledge sharing, talent development and facilitating mutual introductions and referrals for firms keen to expand in each respective jurisdictions.
12/02/2020
What PNC has in mind for BBVA's technology
It’s normal for an acquirer to fold a seller’s technology into its infrastructure, said Sam Kilmer, senior director at Cornerstone Advisors.
12/02/2020
Avaloq launches the Avaloq Data Synthesizer
The new solution derives information from real data, but it is free of any client-identifying data.
12/02/2020
FNB customers can now own shares in Berkshire Hathaway, Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, PayPal and Visa
Mkhize said that, while investment levels in the first 10 global companies have been good across the board, the clear winners in terms of popularity among South African investors have been Tesla, Amazon and Microsoft (in that order).
12/02/2020
F10 accelerator partners with PwC Singapore for fintech accreditation program
F10 is looking to support fintech, regtech, and insurtech startups for three months through a set of workshops.