Managers of Wealth Fintech

Alan Howard-backed firm plots $1bn crypto venture

The aim is to steer investors towards a select grouping of funds with higher quality operations, so they can avoid blow-ups in a sector full of hazards.

Blockchain Platform we.trade Sees First Bank Transaction

The bank pointed to the benefits of offering a “transparent and more intuitive” experience for businesses, though declined to say whether the platform would enable it to offer cheaper trade finance to business clients.

Women are key to the future of the Crypto-Economy

While looking into expanding its presence in South Africa, Paxful is hoping to nurture as much female talent as possible

Cryptos/Switzerland: mountain pass

Switzerland — where Libra would be located — has taken a contrarian position.

How DBS’s head of AI and Big Data is leading the bank's digital transformation

Siew Choo Soh of DBS is one of the few women in the world heading digital transformation at a big bank, building a culture around AI and big data to scale up.

How three countries are approaching blockchain innovation

To help support the move, Dubai developed a guide to blockchain implementation, in partnership with Educhain and Dubai Blockchain Centre, which would connect innovators with resources and integrate blockchain developments into municipal processes early on

Standard Bank becomes first African bank to join the global blockchain-based Marco Polo Network

Standard Bank is constantly looking for ways to provide best-in-class trade finance products to our customers

WEG Bank granted crypto license in Estonia

WEG Bank was able to meet the strict requirements of the new regulatory laws.

Zug blockchain firm acquires Liechtenstein crypto exchange

‘The additional funding will allow us not only to drive the development of our platform, but also complete the licencing process,’ Blocktrade CEO Luka Gubo said in a statement.

Switzerland Approves Crypto Banks Sygnum and Seba Crypo

The move represents the burgeoning blockchain industry crashing into the traditional banking industry.

Bahrain and Abu Dhabi Compete To Be Gulf’s Cryptocurrency Hub

High hopes that cryptocurrency development will support economic diversification efforts must be balanced against the risks of investing in a fast-evolving technology dependent upon a delicate regulatory balance.

Alibaba-backed Chinese A.I. firm Megvii files for Hong Kong IPO

Facial recognition is a key part of China’s drive to become a world leader in AI technology by 2030,

SEBA receives FINMA banking and securities dealer licence

SEBA is developing a comprehensive range of industry-leading investment products and digital asset tokenization solutions for professional and institutional investors.

Will Blockchain kill banking as we know it?

This includes the drastic measures of negative interest rates, a move that aims to force individuals to spend more and banks to lend more.

BankThink FedNow service and blockchain closely linked

As the plan stands now, it seems that the Fed will be adopting a consortium decentralized ledger system.

Robo-adviser targets ‘emerging’ wealthy individuals in Asia

The new private wealth account also has a funds platform allowing investors to purchase products only available to professional investors.

UAE's AI Minister to inaugurate Artelligence Forum in Dubai

Omar Sultan Al Olama is currently the managing director of the World Government Summit.

South African Standard Bank joins trade finance blockchain Marco Polo

Standard Bank, which is present in 20 African countries, will now be able to contribute to the governance of Marco Polo while also taking advantage of its blockchain-powered applications.

Rwanda’s Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency and Blockchain

Rwanda plans to learn from the experiences of other central banks in advanced countries that have tested digital currency and the blockchain such as Singapore, Canada, and the Netherlands.

NTU Singapore to develop AI-based wealth management AML capabilities

An expert panel comprising executives from UBS, DBS Bank, OCBC Bank, UOB, Commercial Affairs Department, and MAS will offer guidance for the project.

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