Managers of Wealth Fintech

Japan's megabanks all-in on automation to save labor, cut costs

MUFG's Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ introduced RPA systems starting in 2014.

Open banking eases regulatory hurdles in fintech

As a small startup, we need to follow strict regulations. But established banks have resources that we can leverage on.

ALM Intelligence Identifies Best Innovation Strategy Consultants

The most immediate repercussion is a ratcheting up of clients' prioritization of speed to measurable outcomes.

Dublin-based insurance software company FRS opens in Hong Kong

"This marks a exciting time for the company as we expand further to service our clients in Asia’s thriving life insurance market”.

The future of innovation is fintech – and long let the City’s dominance continue

Next week’s Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS), now in its fourth year, is a focal point for innovators to discuss the opportunities, challenges, and most importantly the new ideas for the fintech sector.

MetLife invites insurtech startups to compete for $100,000 contract

The move follows two collab programmes in Singapore (2016) and Japan (2017), which attracted 250 applications from insurtechs in more than 35 different countries.

Swarm launches first major update to Swarm Asset Management Network Alpha

Swarm, a blockchain for private equity and hedge fund investments, has launched the first major update to the Swarm Asset Management Network Alpha.

Digital Disruptor Opens New Money Transfer Service To China

The expansion follows Azimo’s recent launch of fast weekend transfers to a number of countries including Nigeria, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Colombia, allowing money transfers to reach recipients in less than an hour even at weekends.

Funding Circle Picks Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley for IPO

U.K. online lender’s share sale may spur IPOs from rivals

SS&C shortlisted in four categories at Technology Innovation Awards 2018

These awards celebrate and recognize financial services professionals, technology vendors, service providers and regulators that have demonstrated operational excellence over the past year.

Ignacio Galán opens 'Iberdrola Innovation Middle East', a technology hub in Qatar

Located at Qatar Science & Technology Park in Doha

Finastra and Microsoft form strategic alliance to shape future of financial services software

Finastra has already moved its US payments line to Azure, and more business lines will follow over the next 12 months.

Securities America Adds Two Groups and a Super OSJ to Its Platform

OPOC.us serves corporate- and association-sponsored retirement plans and retirement plan-focused advisors.

A fintech that puts family-first policy into action

While other companies might have shied away from having someone in such an important position working off-site, Jacobsen said it was a no-brainer for Promontory.

GFH-Bahrain FinTech Bay partnership launched

GFH will work closely with BFB to improve the acceleration of FinTech development in the Middle East along-side other top-tier regional and global financial institutions and technology industry leaders.

Sound Practices: implications of fintech developments for banks and bank supervisors - BIS

Various future potential scenarios are considered, with their specific risks and opportunities.

Nomura Launches Joint Research on Quantum Computing

Nomura will continue to investigate new technologies, and hire experienced people to implement them.

OCBC Launches Biometric Push

The e-payments can be made instantly to any bank account in Singapore

first direct’s artha pilot marks new era in ‘marketplace’ banking

It’s the first time a large financial institution in the UK has made third party products available for the benefit of customers.

Five top centres of innovation in financial tech

Leading fintech cities, including London and Berlin, should not be complacent because there are emerging centres of excellence snapping at their heels

Innovation & Startups