03/03/2019
Revolut mulling acquisitions despite controversies
The fintech unicorn is going on a hiring spree to support its growth ambitions.
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02/26/2019
Thai insurtech platform raises $10 million in Series A funding
Moving forward, Sunday has ambitious plans to expand its footprint to key Southeast Asian markets, including Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
02/26/2019
Genstar Capital Closes Fund IX and Affiliated Overage Fund with $7 Billion of Committed Capital
The focus of this group allowed us to move quickly to close Fund IX within 15 weeks of the fund launch.
02/22/2019
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator
SS&C GlobeOp Forward Redemption Indicator: February notifications 3.42%
02/21/2019
Straits Financial Group expands relationship with Eventus Systems
Paul Fry, Chief Operating Officer of Straits Financial, says: “Our team looked at a wide range of platforms to find a solution that would fulfil our stringent regulatory requirements.
02/19/2019
Baillie Gifford selects corfinancial for global trade processing
Baillie Gifford recognizes the benefits that straight-through-processing and scalability can deliver in helping the firm serve its growing international client base.
02/11/2019
UAE Exchange and Unimoni Go Live on Ripple's blockchain network
Finablr network brands UAE Exchange and Unimoni capitalise on blockchain technology using RippleNet for cross-border money transfers.
02/04/2019
JPMorgan invests in UK fintech Smart Pension
JPMorgan has taken a minority stake in UK workplace pension provider Smart Pension.
02/01/2019
Onfido to provide biometric onboarding for pension management app
According to the announcement, Onfido’s technology was chosen by PensionBee due to its high pass rates
01/30/2019
Midas Hospitality Appoints SS&C as Administrator for Opportunity Zone Fund
Partnership marks the launch of SS&C's new fund administration offering for Opportunity Zone Funds
01/29/2019
Israeli online broker eToro targets Southeast Asia’s young and savvy investors with global outlook
The Ping An-backed broker is targeting young traders with its machine learning-based ‘social trading’ platform
01/24/2019
Beware the Global Policy Panic: Saxo Q1 Outlook
Last year was spectacular, starting with peak euphoria and ending with violent December drama of a type not witnessed since 1931.
01/17/2019
Hong Kong Gets First API Exchange Platform in Open Banking Push
JETCO launches the city’s first Open API exchange; New Accenture survey indicates willingness of Hong Kong consumers to share personal financial information with third parties.
01/17/2019
Raisin joins the Temenos MarketPlace
Customers are thus able to take advantage of higher interest rates across the EU without leaving the comfort of home.
01/16/2019
Maitland adopts ILPA reporting template
Maitland has been automating the entire waterfall through a system- generated platform.
01/16/2019
Brooks Macdonald launches Responsible Investment Service on platforms
Brooks Macdonald continues to expand its pipeline of growth opportunities through further product proposition development, broadening adviser relationships, and identifying opportunities in new or under-served client segments.
01/15/2019
Heartwood IM unveils 'first-of-a-kind' digital disclosures overhaul
New reporting platform for third-party IFA and direct clients
01/14/2019
Bank of China to enable payment in yuan on U.S. e-commerce platforms: Xinhua
The system will adhere to U.S. anti-money laundering rules through artificial intelligence and cyber security technologies, Xu added.
01/13/2019
The rise of robo-advisers in the UAE
Low-cost investment platforms targeting younger professionals make it easier for UAE residents to save
01/07/2019
Ascentric to shut down new and old platform for four days
From Friday to Tuesday