Managers of Wealth Fintech

IMAS Launches Accelerator Programme for Asset Management Industry

Tapping into the fintech community will enable us to be more agile, accelerate our digital agendas

SAP in more hot water, this time with East African state deals

“Our policy is, and always will be, to carry out all company activities in accordance with the letter and spirit of applicable laws,” SAP said.

Women In Fintech: Reshaping The Industry For The Underrepresented

Within fintech, I wear multiple hats to use my knowledge and skills to contribute to the sustainable growth of the sector.

ECB speech on FinTech

Speech by Yves Mersch, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the 3rd annual Conference on Fintech and Digital Innovation, 26 February 2019, Brussels

Fidelity Bank MD Urges African States To Implement A Strategy On Technology

Speaking as a keynote speaker at the launch of the 4th Ghana CEOs Summit in Accra, Mr. Opuni said, Fidelity Bank has embraced technology in its daily business transactions like the Fidelity Mobile App, Fidelity QR Code Service, known as the F-Pay, etc. wh

The World's Biggest Banks Are Doubling Down On Artificial Intelligence

Capital One has been beefing up its AI capabilities by prioritizing ethical AI in its systems.

New advice tech to rival XPLAN

Nathan MacPhee, CCUBE chief executive, said today’s advisers are under increased regulatory scrutiny, and need help with the onerous obligations of reporting and compliance.

Firm launches pay-as-you-go digital life insurance

DeadHappy says its applications “take just a few minutes, not hours or days, right through to completion.”

World Bank arm pumps Sh600m into tech firms

“IFC is considering an equity investment of up to $6 million (Sh600 million) in TIDE Africa Fund,” the international financier said in disclosures.

Facial recognition for e-KYC nears debut

After the launch of passbook accounts opened through mobile banking apps, banks are expected to offer both physical and digital passbooks to customers initially, Ms Siritida said.

Global Financial Innovation Network Update

The launch of GFIN follows a successful year for the “sandbox” initiative that the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK brought to market around a year ago.

SEI adds USD1.1bn in new OCIO assets in Q4 2018

SEI's non-profit OCIO business now consists of 185 clients and over USD25 billion in assets under management.

Suncorp CEO demands proof from Oracle that frozen core banking system actually works

“Not a great situation.”

Local Funding Slows As Tech Startups Raise $95m Offshore

Nigeria’s place at the top of the pile was driven by investments in fintech companies

AXA IM offers fintech exposure with cross-border fund launch

The fund forms part of the "Evolving Economy" fund range which is comprised of five key themes: Automation, the Connected Consumer, Ageing and Lifestyle, Cleantech, and Transitioning Societies, which AXA IM believes will shape the way companies

Sectigo Helps Middle East Companies Combat Phishing, BEC, and Other Web Security Threats

Organizations throughout the Gulf States and Jordan are eager for email encryption and digital signing solutions that minimize these and other risks.

The Middle East's Startup Hub: Making Dubai A Launchpad For Innovation

Early-stage startups make up nearly 50% of all companies registered in Dubai, validating the Emirate's appeal as a global center for entrepreneurship, knowledge transfer, and innovation.

Fintech: Offshore regulations and trends in Asia

Article first appeared in Asia Business Law Journal

Making fund administration simple for private equity funds with real property investments BY JAMES FACOMPRE AND PILAR MACHA

A number of funds are also involved in real estate and infrastructure development projects.

Thai startup Jitta raises US$6.5 million to empower wealth management

The money will be used for national and regional expansion plus hiring developers

Innovation & Startups