Managers of Wealth Fintech

Hong Kong launches IPO support system for start-ups

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) have launched their “Road to IPO” platform.

AJ Bell launches online due diligence hub

AJ Bell’s own due diligence factsheet will also be available to download from the hub.

Misys signs Amsterdam Trade Bank

The bank will also be able to respond more quickly to changing market requirements and grow its business.

Dion and Fincast partner to deliver an integrated portfolio management and exchange trading platform

Aim to enable the financial industry to explore new, cost efficient, business growth opportunities

IRESS enhances Whole of Life offering

The results screen now includes an additional column to enable users to review the features at a glance and amend the basis of the quote if necessary.

Instinet launches RQ Connect

“Instinet is uniquely able to do this as an agency model firm and an innovator in the research payment space.”

FIS to sell majority interest in litigious Capco consulting business

The transaction, which includes other consulting-related assets, is expected to close in early Q3.

Saxo Bank releases new developer portal

The release of the new developer portal also brings significant improvements to Saxo Bank’s Open API offering.

Q10|iCap Realty Advisors Selects SS&C to Support its Growing Commercial Loan Portfolio

The system also supports multiple methods of automated payment processing, including primary servicing and shadow servicing.

Fulcrum, the customer experience data startup, raises $3.4Mn at a valuation of $30Mn

The platform offers a data analytics platform that pulls information from multiple channels and then automates the next best interaction between a customer and business to drive sales.

Zelig Associates advises additiv on CHF21 million investment led by BZ Bank

Recent successes include the launch of Natwest‘s new robo-advice offering for the UK savings and investments market using additiv’s DFS.

Bank of America Merrill Lynch joins Neptune

This enables institutional investors to be more effective and targeted when looking to execute large size orders in products such as corporate and emerging market bonds.

Mubadala Plans to Invest Up to $15 Billion in SoftBank Fund

Sovereign wealth funds in Gulf Arab states are looking at opportunities in new areas, such as technology, to lessen their reliance on volatile oil markets.

CEO Of Chinese Fintech Firm Creditease On The Future Of P2P Lending In China

I met with Tang this week to discuss his firm’s position as a financial innovator in an industry where firms lacking best practices have crashed and burned.

SIX Securities Services launches new Equity Index Baskets

This is in addition to the available baskets for the Swiss SMI 20, German DAX 30, MIB 40 and the Spanish IBEX 35 index.

Motor financing software firm Alfa eyes £800m stock market debut

Alfa counts Barclays, Mercedes-Benz and Bank of America as customers, supplying firms with software used to manage loans

InvestingZone targets growth with the addition of the Seneca EIS Portfolio service

Acceleris has been arranging funding and support for UK SMEs, providing over £100m under EIS since 2000.

Capgemini Joins Duck Creek Technologies’ Global Alliance Program, Solidifying Its Position as a Leading P&C Systems Integrator

Capgemini plans to expand its global Duck Creek certified team to more than 500 employees by year-end.

FinFolio Adds HCO Private Wealth as Portfolio Management Software Platform Client

FinFolio is a great solution for mid to large investment advisors

BBVA buys Mexican payments start-up

This is BBVA’s first acquisition of a Latin American start-up dedicated to electronic commerce.

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