Managers of Wealth Fintech

Bitcoin is the best asset of the decade according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The bank claims that the first people to acquire one Dollar in BTC have a return on investment of approximately $90,026.

South African Reserve Bank Introduces More Stringent Regulations for Cryptocurrency

New Digital currency regulations will be adopted at some point during the first half of 2020.

2019 saw the UAE advance as an AI leader, but what does 2020 have in store?

Where previously companies have used external partners for AI support, there will also be an increased focus on developing AI capabilities and talent internally, writes Celine Bremaud, Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Operations for Microsoft Middle

Banking Giant ING Exploring Crypto Custody: Report

The banking giant is the largest in the Netherlands with over $980 billion in total assets.

German Fintechs Rush to Offer Crypto Custody Services Under New Law

The tech company maintains a digital banking platform to which other businesses can connect and use its API to build and offer their own financial products and services.

Largest Blockchain Open Account Trade Finance Trial On R3 Completed By Marco Polo Network

100percent of respondents also believe that Marco Polo will accelerate and improve the receivables discounting process, and reduce costs for both banks and corporates, with 75% believing this will happen within 5 years.

Electronic Swiss Franc? Not So Fast, Government Says

Central bank digital currency refers to money that a central bank would create in digital form and make available to the general public.

Basel Committee invites comments on the design of a prudential treatment for crypto-assets

Crypto-assets are an immature asset class given the lack of standardisation and constant evolution.

China’s PBOC plans pilot projects on digital currency and FinTech innovation

The news comes a month after the Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed blockchain technology as an “important breakthrough”

Dutch and German Banks Working on Development of Crypto Custody Solutions: Report

ING is particularly focused on developing the technology behind digital assets to give its clients a compliant way to access the emerging sector

UnionBank ramps up AI adoption, partners with Singapore’s MAS

David Hardoon, special advisor for AI of MAS, said good governance is essential to AI adoption in the financial industry.

Issuing of digital currency by national bank could be a trick

Of note is that ECB insiders state it has no lab taking a shot at a computerized euro and little expectation to make one at any point shortly.

Africa's First Stablecoin is Build on Binance Chain

Project founder Atsu feels that the Naira stablecoin has a lot more usage other than allowing users to purchase crypto with their local currencies.

Blockchain Investment Opportunities for HNW Clients

Accredited investors have access to a broad array of blockchain-focused vehicles, and some have nothing to do with cryptocurrency.

How NLP can revolutionise research for asset managers

NLP has now many applications and industry verticals, one of them is fintech.

Money Laundering Battle Drives Japan Banks to JPMorgan’s Network

IIN is among several initiatives being developed using digital technology to speed up global money transfers. Companies including Facebook Inc. are working on blockchain-based payments projects and incumbent Swift has developed a new system to accelerate

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