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Openwork gains 100 advisers in lockdown boost

"The threat remains but as lockdown measures are slowly eased across the UK, it is important that we not only reflect on the past 100 days but also begin to look forward.

The COVID-19 pandemic: How it’s impacting asset management sales teams

Prospecting has been more challenging.

How to avoid the virus as the world reopens | Free to read

A guide to where the biggest risks lie as lockdowns ease

The Covid crisis and the Oceans

The crisis we are going through, and more particularly the widespread lockdown episode imposed on nearly half of humanity, has shown how much human activity weighs on our planet and the oceans in particular. On the occasion of World Oceans Day, on 8 June,

How is the COVID-19 pandemic impacting on the global economy?

Will the economic reality reflect the gloomy picture painted by numerous surveys? Early data suggests that the decline in activity has indeed been sharp.

World Federation of Exchanges publishes update on industry cyber efforts during the pandemic

WFE members have all benefited from the use of established practices operating under dedicated teams and, where appropriate, standing up additional resources to facilitate the continued delivery of a safe and efficient marketplace.

The Future Of Fintech: The New Normal After The Covid-19 Crisis

There’s a misguided notion held by many that fintech startups are somehow more ethical than legacy banks

How are traditional banks responding as governments clear the way for FinTech offerings?

The potential for mainstream Big Tech companies to enter the FinTech industry also poses a threat to traditional banking institutions

Coronavirus: Bahrain sees fintech take-up surge amid Covid-19 crisis

Covid-19 has spurred the use of financial technology in Bahrain, which could boost the industry in the country and wider Gulf region

Coronavirus Fuels Digital First-Mover Advantage

DBS opened more than 24,000 stock trading accounts since Singapore’s tightened lockdown in early April.

COVID-19 could be catalyst for ESG adoption by tech companies, finds KPMG analysis

Industry additionally calls for more regulation and sustainability standards

Financial Technologies record a rapid growth in the region, says Dubai Future Foundation report

Sector proves its resilience amid COVID-19, expected to emerge stronger

Coronavirus is reshaping Big Tech’s battle for city streets

Pandemic forces a reckoning for local authorities and companies such as Uber and Zoox

Technology Defeats COVID-19 Coronavirus Social Isolation

This, coupled with mandatory stay-home orders from a number of states means that large numbers of people are staying home whether they’re working or not.

Lockdown accelerates push into digital workflows for professional services

From fast finance to court cases, China and Singapore lead the way

COVID-19: How employers can continue to protect confidential information and trade secrets with a remote workforce

Such steps will continue to serve businesses well even after the worst of COVID-19 has passed.

Bravura Delivers Early Super Release Capability Ahead- Of Time To Handle Influx Of Covid-19

The solution effectively manages a high volume of withdrawal requests and supports Bravura’s clients in enabling their members who are impacted by COVID-19 to access funds as soon as possible.

Digital palliative key to the flattening curve

Almost half of young Nigerians now own a smart phone, with researchfrom analysts Pew showing that 48 percent of 18-34-year-olds, and 39 percent of all adults, access the internet using their mobile telephone.

Banks have opportunity for a long-term win post-PPP

Financial institutions should be thinking about what happens to their customers when relief options run out and revenues haven’t normalized.

This is what the coronavirus recession could look like, according to global CEOs

The survey found that 11% of chief executives see coronavirus as a risk to the survival of their firm, while a further 40% say the pandemic poses a severe threat.