Managers of Wealth Fintech

Banks risk losing $170b if AI adoption lags

But longer term, AI may erode bank profitability as customers turn to AI agents.

BNP Paribas deploys AI to speed up ESG assessments

The ESG Assessment is the tool for BNP relationship managers to assess the ESG performance and risks face by clients.

Chubb Launches AI-Powered Embedded Insurance Engine

Chubb Studio's new AI capability personalizes insurance offers, boosting digital partner revenue and data-driven insights

Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank Adopt Arta AI to Enhance Wealth Management Services

Bank of Singapore is deploying Arta AI to assist external asset managers and family offices by automating investment research and personalising portfolio management.

How AI will affect jobs at banks' front, middle, and back offices, according to a 20-year banking veteran

Mohanty said back office roles in banks will be hit the hardest by AI.

CZR Exchange launches all-in-one crypto ecosystem

The ecosystem is anchored by the CZR Exchange platform, offering high-speed trading and secure asset management, alongside tools like CZR Earn, CZR Card, and CZR Loans.

Square rolls out bitcoin payments to four million merchants

The rollout is powered by the Bitcoin Lightning Network, which is designed to speed up transactions and reduce costs.

Citi Unveils Strategic Expansion of Citi Token Services: Euro Integration Advances 24/7, Multi-Currency Liquidity and Payment Solutions Globally

This expansion marks a significant step in Citi’s digital asset strategy, building on the integration of Citi Token Services with Citi’s 24/7 USD Clearing platform, announced in September.

Wealth management and the tokenised future

With its latest move, the company, which launched in 2007 and now has more than 40 million registered users, will be launching US equities as ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.

Reinventing compliance with AI intelligence

As regulatory demands intensify and financial crime grows more complex, organisations are recognising that legacy systems are no longer sufficient to manage modern compliance risks.

A guide to blockchain and cryptocurrency laws and regulations 2026: Cayman Islands (GLI chapter)

The Cayman Islands is a leading global financial centre and has developed a reputation as one of the world’s most innovative and business-friendly places to operate.

Caixabank enables ETP cryptocurrency investments

These instruments are aimed at investors with sufficient knowledge to assess the risks associated with cryptocurrencies, particularly their potential volatility.

Jersey AI Council launched to align island-wide AI efforts

For the financial services sector in particular, AI presents both opportunities and risks.

Bank of America chases future gains from AI investments

This is a crucial and scalable foundation for enterprise AI that includes unified data across business and advanced analytics.

Arta expands AI wealth platform globally, onboards Bank of Singapore and Hong Leong Bank

Arta AI is a conversational AI platform for wealth management that processes portfolio data, market information, and investment research to respond to queries from financial advisors and their clients.

Wealth management and the tokenised future

Blockchain will facilitate the greatest ever transfer of wealth, as traditional assets are tokenised and moved onto the blockchain.

Bancomat announces EUR-BANK stablecoin to combat European payments fragmentation

The stablecoin will be designed to be used in cross-border payments, instant liquidity management, and secure tokenised savings such as government bonds.

Lloyds Banking Group unveils UK’s first multi-feature AI-powered financial assistant

Lloyds Banking Group furthers its AI capabilities, announcing its first AI financial assistant, available from early 2026.

United Fintech acquires digital transformation provider Trade Ledger

United Fintech now gets the full ownership of Trade Ledger and will add the company to its commercial banking division.

StraitsX, KASIKORNBANK to Pilot Stablecoin QR Payments Between Singapore and Thailand

The pilot will use XSGD as the settlement asset, enabling instant, transparent payments between Singapore and Thailand through interoperable QR systems.

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