Managers of Wealth - Fintech https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 05:22:54 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Eton Solutions Announces Strategic Partnership with Asas Capital to Launch ‘Family Office as a Service’ in the Middle East News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83456/eton-solutions-announces-strategic-partnership-with-asas-capital-to-launch-amplsquofamily-office-as-a-serviceamprsquo-in-the-middle-east This collaboration will launch the Middle East’s first “Family Office as a Service” platform, combining Asas Capital’s regional expertise with Eton’s cutting-edge ERP technology to transform wealth management for ultra-high n Wealth & Asset Management Separately Managed Accounts: A Revolution for Wealth Management? News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83431/separately-managed-accounts-a-revolution-for-wealth-management It is in this context that the comparison with the American SMA model becomes central: a nimble, digital, already operational, and profitable model. Wealth & Asset Management Singapore NGO Recognises Airwallex for Global Social Impact Efforts News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83444/singapore-ngo-recognises-airwallex-for-global-social-impact-efforts Under the Pledge 1% movement, Airwallex has committed a portion of its equity, product, profit, and employee time to community initiatives. Wealth & Asset Management SEI and Stratos Wealth Holdings Announce Strategic Investment and Business Partnership News Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83414/sei-and-stratos-wealth-holdings-announce-strategic-investment-and-business-partnership Partnership Reinforces Value of Advice, Delivering Wealth Management and Services at Scale Wealth & Asset Management $48,000,000,000 Wealth Management Firm Sees S&P 500 Heading to Massive Price Target Triggered by AI Adoption, Disinflation and More News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83421/48000000000-wealth-management-firm-sees-sampampp-500-heading-to-massive-price-target-triggered-by-ai-adoption-disinflation-and-more In a new CNBC interview, the Indianapolis-based Sanctuary Wealth says conditions are conspiring to push risk assets such as the stock market to new record-high levels by the end of the year. Wealth & Asset Management Cathay United Bank, Avaloq team up for onshore private banking in Taiwan News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83373/cathay-united-bank-avaloq-team-up-for-onshore-private-banking-in-taiwan The partnership leverages Avaloq's core banking technology to enhance operational efficiency and client service. Wealth & Asset Management Why even conservative banks are increasingly relying on fintech solutions News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83340/why-even-conservative-banks-are-increasingly-relying-on-fintech-solutions The increasing trend toward mergers and restructurings is further reducing the number of banks and highlights the increasing difficulty for many institutions to compete. Wealth & Asset Management Avaloq launches OpenWealth standard at LGT News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83324/avaloq-launches-openwealth-standard-at-lgt The announcement highlights that Avaloq has been supporting LGT with its versatile Avaloq Core Platform for about 20 years, and this latest joint creation is an important milestone in the two companies' cooperation. Wealth & Asset Management Lombard Odier’s Tech Offensive News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83325/lombard-odieramprsquos-tech-offensive For functions such as payments and client reference data management, Lombard Odier deliberately uses market-standard solutions. Wealth & Asset Management Wealthtech Firenze signs Söderberg & Partners News Team Tuesday, July 08, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83273/wealthtech-firenze-signs-sampoumlderberg-ampamp-partners Söderberg and Partners Wealth Management has been expanding its presence across the UK, investing in independent financial advisers (IFAs),helping them grow, drive efficiencies and benefit from innovative, new propositions and solutions for clients. Wealth & Asset Management Broadridge appoints Munish Gautam from JPMorgan as global head of trading platforms News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83458/broadridge-appoints-munish-gautam-from-jpmorgan-as-global-head-of-trading-platforms He will lead the continued integration of Broadridge’s market-leading product suite and spearhead the development of advanced multi-asset trading capabilities. Executive Moves Salmon Appoints Former BSP Official Juan De Zuñiga to Bank Board News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83461/salmon-appoints-former-bsp-official-juan-de-zuampntildeiga-to-bank-board With over 40 years of experience in Philippine banking regulation, De Zuñiga's appointment, subject to BSP confirmation, is aimed at strengthening governance as Salmon expands. Executive Moves Transcend names former Citi exec Sandeep Arora COO News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83437/transcend-names-former-citi-exec-sandeep-arora-coo In his new role, Arora will lead efforts to enhance go-to-market (GTM) strategies and execution across key client segments, driving the global scale of Transcend’s business and operations Executive Moves SMBC hires Nick Stevenson News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83441/smbc-hires-nick-stevenson Stevenson will lead SMBC’s TMT expansion in the Americas, reporting to CIB Co-Heads Stephanie Bowker and Yoshiyuki Natsuyama Executive Moves AWS Cuts Hundreds of Jobs in Ongoing Restructuring, Reuters Reports News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83417/aws-cuts-hundreds-of-jobs-in-ongoing-restructuring-reuters-reports The decision was part of ongoing efforts to invest, hire, and optimise resources in areas that support customer innovation. Executive Moves AIB promotes CTO to COO amid tech reorganisation News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83391/aib-promotes-cto-to-coo-amid-tech-reorganisation Graham Fagan has been named as the new chief operating officer (COO) at Irish bank AIB. Executive Moves Fluro strengthens leadership team to accelerate digital lending strategy News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83395/fluro-strengthens-leadership-team-to-accelerate-digital-lending-strategy David Kenmir joins Fluro as Chair of the Board, bringing with him an extensive track record in financial regulation, governance, and cultural transformation. Executive Moves Redwood Bank appoints Simon Goodyear as new chief information and technology officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83396/redwood-bank-appoints-simon-goodyear-as-new-chief-information-and-technology-officer Simon Goodyear joins the bank from JBR Capital, where he served as chief technology officer. Executive Moves Coface appoints Mohamad Jomaa CEO/country manager for GCC and Egypt News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83354/coface-appoints-mohamad-jomaa-ceocountry-manager-for-gcc-and-egypt Prior to this appointment, Mohamad was based in the U.S.A and served as Chief Operating Officer for the North America Region. Executive Moves Piper Sandler Expands Technology Investment Banking Team with the Addition of Anson Tsai News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83357/piper-sandler-expands-technology-investment-banking-team-with-the-addition-of-anson-tsai He will be based in the Burlingame office. Executive Moves Contracts to Manage AI Risk (Bermuda) News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83450/contracts-to-manage-ai-risk-bermuda The BMA’s 2025 Business Plan signalled future policies concerning the risk-managed use of AI by its registrants. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Next steps towards regulating digital identity providers unveiled News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83455/next-steps-towards-regulating-digital-identity-providers-unveiled To ensure accountability, the BMA is proposing oversight powers that include the ability to suspend or revoke licences Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance SS&C Technologies to Acquire Calastone News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83430/ssampampc-technologies-to-acquire-calastone The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to regulatory approvals. SS&C expects the acquisition to be accretive within 12 months and plans to fund the purchase with a combination of debt and cash on hand. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum: The Future of Open Finance and Smart Data News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83398/digital-regulation-cooperation-forum-the-future-of-open-finance-and-smart-data Open Finance presents opportunities to enhance competition, stimulate innovation and improve inclusion by helping providers to offer more tailored products and services to better serve the diverse needs of consumers Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Linklaters advises Nextblock Ventures News Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83411/linklaters-advises-nextblock-ventures The fund launches with initial commitments of US$40 million Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Trump expected to sign stablecoin regulation Genius Act into law News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83412/trump-expected-to-sign-stablecoin-regulation-genius-act-into-law This regulation is the first major national cryptocurrency legislation to be passed by US lawmakers, setting up a regulation for this type of cryptocurrency that is percieved as reliable, or stable. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance MAS Launches Pathfinder to Help Financial Institutions Adopt AI News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83367/mas-launches-pathfinder-to-help-financial-institutions-adopt-ai Pathfinder helps financial institutions share AI use cases and access targeted training, with 20 firms already onboarded. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Kraken launches US regulated derivatives offering News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83371/kraken-launches-us-regulated-derivatives-offering The launch will initially provide direct access to crypto futures listed on the CME through an integrated Kraken Pro trading experience. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Authorities Arrested 14 Hackers in Connection With large-scale tax fraud operation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83375/authorities-arrested-14-hackers-in-connection-with-large-scale-tax-fraud-operation Thirteen individuals, aged between 23 and 53, were apprehended in the Romanian counties of Ilfov, Giurgiu, and Calarasi by the Economic Crimes Investigation Directorate. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Understanding the digital VAT News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83334/understanding-the-digital-vat Several services are listed as likely to become liable to VAT collections once enforcement is in effect. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Monzo migrates investment accounts to Seccl News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83432/monzo-migrates-investment-accounts-to-seccl Monzo is to migrate its investment and pension product portfolio to Octopus-owned embedded investment platform Seccl. Retail Banking PayPal introduces AI-powered scam alerts News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83438/paypal-introduces-ai-powered-scam-alerts As trusted leaders in efforts to prevent fraud, PayPal is proud of our initiative to combat the ever-changing tactics of scammers. Retail Banking RCBC Earns Sixth Consecutive Euromoney Best Bank for Digital Award News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83418/rcbc-earns-sixth-consecutive-euromoney-best-bank-for-digital-award The event, attended by over 170 guests, recognises credit cards, investment products, insurance, and digital banks for their value to Singaporean consumers. Retail Banking Banks Have Lost $3 Trillion to Fintechs in the Last Five Years. Blame the Primacy Myth News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83399/banks-have-lost-3-trillion-to-fintechs-in-the-last-five-years-blame-the-primacy-myth But even that dismissive label doesn’t quite do justice to the deposit trends that the analyst’s recent research has uncovered. Retail Banking Antom Upgrades Antom Copilot AI with New Payment and Chargeback Tools News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83394/antom-upgrades-antom-copilot-ai-with-new-payment-and-chargeback-tools Latest update supports SMEs with improved onboarding, integration, and dispute resolution capabilities. Retail Banking myTU taps Visa Direct and Mastercard for real-time global payouts News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83369/mytu-taps-visa-direct-and-mastercard-for-real-time-global-payouts Transfers are processed around the clock, with many completed in under 30 minutes, reaching over 190 countries and supporting more than 160 currencies with integrated currency exchange for seamless transactions. Retail Banking UniCredit becomes first major bank in Europe to launch fast, secure foreign-currency payments through partnership with Wise Platform News Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83376/unicredit-becomes-first-major-bank-in-europe-to-launch-fast-secure-foreign-currency-payments-through-partnership-with-wise-platform This strategic collaboration makes UniCredit the first bank in Italy to integrate a fast, secure, and transparent solution for foreign-currency payments directly into its mobile banking app. Retail Banking ‘Urgent’ need for digital reform of banking payments, says Bank of England boss News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83377/amplsquourgentamprsquo-need-for-digital-reform-of-banking-payments-says-bank-of-england-boss But he added a dose of scepticism over any plans for a digital pound and reiterated concerns over so-called stablecoins – a type of cryptocurrency which is backed by a traditional asset such as a currency or commodity. Retail Banking Singaporeans Can Soon Make Contactless Payments Even During Bank Outages News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83380/singaporeans-can-soon-make-contactless-payments-even-during-bank-outages MAS is also working with financial institutions to develop similar solutions for QR code payments, which are seeing increased usage across Singapore. Retail Banking UBA Rewards Customers, Celebrates 10yrs Digital Partnership with VERiCASH News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83339/uba-rewards-customers-celebrates-10yrs-digital-partnership-with-vericash To commemorate this significant milestone, UBA is launching a special promo for its mobile app users as a way of appreciating their loyalty and sustained engagement. Retail Banking Launch of a British Virgin Islands Tokenised Fund News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83448/launch-of-a-british-virgin-islands-tokenised-fund Conyers has advised Mantle in connection with the launch of Index Four (MI4) Fund Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI PNC Bank, Coinbase Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Asset Solutions and Expand Banking Services News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83452/pnc-bank-coinbase-announce-strategic-partnership-to-advance-digital-asset-solutions-and-expand-banking-services This partnership brings together PNC's legacy of client service and innovation with the institutional-grade infrastructure of Coinbase's Crypto-as-a-Service (Caas) platform Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Wirehouse rolls out AI tools throughout its wealth management division News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83457/wirehouse-rolls-out-ai-tools-throughout-its-wealth-management-division The firm is extending the use of tools to help boost productivity. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Zurich launches Agentic AI Hyper Challenge initiative News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83460/zurich-launches-agentic-ai-hyper-challenge-initiative These prototypes explored AI-driven innovations in underwriting, claims, marketing, and financial reporting. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Stablecoins Are Having a Moment. But What Are They Really? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83462/stablecoins-are-having-a-moment-but-what-are-they-really Stablecoins are stepping out of the crypto niche and into the financial mainstream, but many still misunderstand what they are and aren’t. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI How Switzerland Lost a 900,000 Bitcoin Bank News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83433/how-switzerland-lost-a-900000-bitcoin-bank The crypto pioneer struggled with Swiss regulatory hurdles before shifting course. Today, Xapo Bank operates as a fully licensed digital private bank from the Rock, serving clients around the world. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI SFO uses new powers to seize over £10,000 in bitcoin News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83436/sfo-uses-new-powers-to-seize-over-amppound10000-in-bitcoin This is the first time the agency has used new powers that came into force last year to freeze cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Bank of England mulls shelving of digital pound News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83442/bank-of-england-mulls-shelving-of-digital-pound The central bank in Janaury announced plans to open a Digital Pound Lab that would set out the blueprint of a design phase for a future Bricoin. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI DBS Taps Gen AI to Expand Access to Career Coaching Across Workforce News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83445/dbs-taps-gen-ai-to-expand-access-to-career-coaching-across-workforce The bank was recently ranked first in TIME’s 500 Best Companies in Asia Pacific and has appeared on Forbes’ list of World’s Best Employers. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI UK and ChatGPT maker OpenAI sign new strategic partnership News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83446/uk-and-chatgpt-maker-openai-sign-new-strategic-partnership The government has set out plans to invest 1 billion pounds in computing infrastructure for AI development, hoping to increase public compute capacity 20 fold over the next five years. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI GCRA sets out approach to enabling future mobile technology News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83459/gcra-sets-out-approach-to-enabling-future-mobile-technology The ambitions we have as an Island to stay competitive and keep our citizens safe Mobile Banking EazyPay partners with Tamara to expand BNPL in Bahrain News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83428/eazypay-partners-with-tamara-to-expand-bnpl-in-bahrain Through this collaboration, Tamara’s market-leading BNPL offering will be underpinned by EazyPay’s robust technology infrastructure, Mobile Banking Weirdest Digital Banking Barriers in Fintech News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83410/weirdest-digital-banking-barriers-in-fintech While this is a great success, there is still a lot that can be done to further make official financial services more accessible, especially in developing economies. Mobile Banking Mobile Money Lifts Africa Savings to Decade High: World Bank News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83384/mobile-money-lifts-africa-savings-to-decade-high-world-bank Four in 10 adults in sub-Saharan Africa had a mobile money account as of 2024, up from 27% three years ago, with the share of those using them to save increasing by more than 10 percentage points to 23%. Mobile Banking Going cashless in UAE? Top digital payment options tourists must know News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83386/going-cashless-in-uae-top-digital-payment-options-tourists-must-know From international to local wallets—here’s your guide to going cashless in the UAE Mobile Banking PwC picks Salt Edge as part of the Digital Ecosystem Banking News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83321/pwc-picks-salt-edge-as-part-of-the-digital-ecosystem-banking Using the principles of Opening Banking, PwC built a demonstration digital bank and integrated a number of fintechs using SaaS API. Mobile Banking Bank of Montreal launches biometric mobile authentication system News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83330/bank-of-montreal-launches-biometric-mobile-authentication-system At the same time with BMO’s security system announcement, BioConnect has upgraded to its flagship multimodal biometric authentication platform. Mobile Banking Beyond the code: How mobile banking is weaving a new financial narrative in Asia News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83284/beyond-the-code-how-mobile-banking-is-weaving-a-new-financial-narrative-in-asia In the digital age, banks are sitting on a goldmine of customer data. Mobile Banking PwC Romania partners with Finqware News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83285/pwc-romania-partners-with-finqware Through the FinqTreasury platform, an Open Banking corporate data hub, Finqware is positioned to become the preferred real-time cash management solution for medium to large businesses in Europe. Mobile Banking Is the UAE setting the pace for mobile payments adoption? News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83288/is-the-uae-setting-the-pace-for-mobile-payments-adoption These trends are supported by a robust business and regulatory environment, with UAE merchants and the government working closely to deliver secure, seamless, and customer-centric digital payment experiences. Mobile Banking What the MAS Annual Report Reveals About the Future of Fintech in Singapore News Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83434/what-the-mas-annual-report-reveals-about-the-future-of-fintech-in-singapore From AI risks to quantum resilience, here’s what stood out on fintech in the MAS Annual Report for 2024/2025. Comment & Analysis Digital Banks or E-Wallets, Who’s Winning the Battle? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83435/digital-banks-or-e-wallets-whoamprsquos-winning-the-battle E-wallets and digital banks are converging in Southeast Asia. Who’s winning the fintech race, and what matters more: speed, scale, or profitability? Comment & Analysis ECB accelerates digital euro preparation work News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83419/ecb-accelerates-digital-euro-preparation-work The European Central Bank is accelerating work on a digital euro to keep up with the "ambitious pace" set by EU leaders Comment & Analysis Square joins S&P 500 News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83423/square-joins-sampampp-500 Shares in Block rose on Monday as the Jack Dorsey-founded fintech joined the benchmark S&P 500 index. Comment & Analysis Family Remittances Power Africa’s Growth, But Biggest Economy Faces Regulatory Bottlenecks News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83388/family-remittances-power-africaamprsquos-growth-but-biggest-economy-faces-regulatory-bottlenecks With Africa expected to represent a quarter of the global population by 2050, the demand for efficient and affordable digital finance platforms is only set to rise. Comment & Analysis Franklin Templeton: Secret Gathering of Blockchain Giants in Zurich News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83294/franklin-templeton-secret-gathering-of-blockchain-giants-in-zurich The key condition for the gathering: absolute confidentiality. Comment & Analysis Hong Kong's Digital Banking User Experience Survey 2025 News Team Monday, July 07, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83252/hong-kongamp039s-digital-banking-user-experience-survey-2025 Nearly a Quarter of Respondents Have a Poor Impression of Digital Banks Only 30% of Users Prefer Digital Banks for Financial Management Comment & Analysis Banking business models in a frictionless world News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83163/banking-business-models-in-a-frictionless-world With the rise of new technologies, is the traditional banking business model on the verge of collapse? Comment & Analysis UK Banks Brace for Battle With Increasingly Sophisticated Money Laundering Networks News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83068/uk-banks-brace-for-battle-with-increasingly-sophisticated-money-laundering-networks This rising challenge demands advanced technology and regulatory vigilance to protect the UK’s financial system. Comment & Analysis Banking In The Age Of AI: How Technology Is Redefining Customer Experience And Risk Management News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83001/banking-in-the-age-of-ai-how-technology-is-redefining-customer-experience-and-risk-management AI tools help analyze customer behavior, financial habits and preferences to deliver tailored services that meet individual needs. Comment & Analysis Ransomware payments ban to be introduced in the UK News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83451/ransomware-payments-ban-to-be-introduced-in-the-uk The government is still considering whether to apply mandatory reporting obligations to just ransomware incidents or to extend them to other forms of cyber incidents Cyber Security Unified Endpoint Management and Security News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83415/unified-endpoint-management-and-security Why it is the cyber defence every business needs Cyber Security Cambodia Arrests Over 1,000 in Cyber-Scam Raids News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83403/cambodia-arrests-over-1000-in-cyber-scam-raids Crackdown targets compounds linked to forced labour and transnational crime amid rising regional tensions and human rights concerns. Cyber Security Cloud Carib: Cyberattacks in region could reach 300 mil. per month by yearend News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83390/cloud-carib-cyberattacks-in-region-could-reach-300-mil-per-month-by-yearend He said the number of cyberattacks in the region is a chief reason why regional governments and businesses need to bring their data home from large cloud facilities abroad. Cyber Security MAS Chief: Singapore Must Choose Security Over Convenience in Fight Against Scams News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83370/mas-chief-singapore-must-choose-security-over-convenience-in-fight-against-scams Banks are rolling out real-time fraud detection, cooling-off periods, and physical authentication tools as part of MAS’ broader efforts to address rising scam risks. Cyber Security Hackers Leverage Polyglot Files to Evade Email Filters and Deliver Malware News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83378/hackers-leverage-polyglot-files-to-evade-email-filters-and-deliver-malware The latest campaigns stand out for exploiting legitimate email addresses from previously compromised entities to send phishing emails. Cyber Security Financial crime: a call for collective action News Aggregation Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83333/financial-crime-a-call-for-collective-action Today’s cybercriminals are not physically robbing individuals or bank branches, but are sitting behind screens, hidden by layers of digital anonymity Cyber Security Cybersecurity: Pictet launches offensive for external asset managers News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83326/cybersecurity-pictet-launches-offensive-for-external-asset-managers Now the traditional Geneva-based firm is taking its efforts a step further , as Alain Gallati, Market Head of Pictet Asset Services German-speaking Switzerland, explains in a finews.ch podcast . Cyber Security Thaakar: Sophos Will Demystify Cybersecurity in Nigeria News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83307/thaakar-sophos-will-demystify-cybersecurity-in-nigeria It’s a platform to align with our partners and co-create the future of cybersecurity in the region. Cyber Security Zurich strengthens digital defence with BOXX Insurance deal News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83246/zurich-strengthens-digital-defence-with-boxx-insurance-deal As part of the move, BOXX will continue to operate as a standalone entity under Zurich Global Ventures. Cyber Security Nasdaq Verafin unveils agentic AI AML workers News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83422/nasdaq-verafin-unveils-agentic-ai-aml-workers Nasdaq's anti-financial crime unit Verafin has launched a suite of agentic AI digital workers built to help banks with anti-money laundering compliance by automating low-value, high-volume processes. Research Research Reveals More Than 75% of UK Wealth Managers Planning Acquisitions News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83155/research-reveals-more-than-75-of-uk-wealth-managers-planning-acquisitions As M&A Activity Grows, Nearly 20% of Consolidators Pause Initiatives Due to Integration Issues Research 66% of Zillennials Use Their Phones as Bank Branch News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82476/66-of-zillennials-use-their-phones-as-bank-branch Despite their digital proclivities, zillennials are 23% more likely than the average consumer to primarily bank at national banks. Research Capgemini: Banks Face Loyalty Crisis Over Card Services News Aggregation Team Friday, March 14, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82007/capgemini-banks-face-loyalty-crisis-over-card-services The research found that 88% of industry executives globally consider an expanding reward ecosystem Research Paytech start-up Mimo raises $8.5m equity investment, inks embedded funding partnership with Froda News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81974/paytech-start-up-mimo-raises-85m-equity-investment-inks-embedded-funding-partnership-with-froda This planned product development will include an invoice capture and bookkeeping automation tool called Fetch Research Barclays’ £7.5 million bill joins growing list of bank IT issues News Aggregation Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81916/barclaysamprsquo-amppound75-million-bill-joins-growing-list-of-bank-it-issues The Barclays incident alone will result in customers getting as much as £7.5 million ($9.7 million) in compensation Research Mastercard joins with Tamara to scale split payments in the UAE News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81743/mastercard-joins-with-tamara-to-scale-split-payments-in-the-uae Mastercard and Tamara, one of the leading fintech platform in the GCC for shopping, payments, and banking, are collaborating to launch a new virtual card in the UAE to strengthen the split payment ecosystem. Research LSEG releases research and insights app News Team Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81488/lseg-releases-research-and-insights-app This app provides a seamless, efficient way to access LSEG’s extensive range of research and insights Research Cyber attack fears pile further pressure on business owners reeling from Budget cost hikes News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80864/cyber-attack-fears-pile-further-pressure-on-business-owners-reeling-from-budget-cost-hikes Businesses already face a number of headwinds from rising employer National Insurance contributions, a hike in the minimum wage and more demanding employee rights, and it seems technological worries are adding to the burden. Research Two-Thirds of Banks Losing Clients Due to Poor Onboarding, Warns Fenergo News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80784/two-thirds-of-banks-losing-clients-due-to-poor-onboarding-warns-fenergo It’s more important than ever for financial institutions to improve their KYC procedures. Research Temenos Announces Strong Q2-25 Results; FY-25 Guidance Raised on Back of Strong H1-25 News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83447/temenos-announces-strong-q2-25-results-fy-25-guidance-raised-on-back-of-strong-h1-25 Strong Q2-25 and H1-25 performance across key metrics Innovation & Startups Lloyds Banking Group and NCR Atleos Advance Branch Modernization with New Technology News Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83449/lloyds-banking-group-and-ncr-atleos-advance-branch-modernization-with-new-technology With this initiative, branch colleagues will no longer be required to maintain any element of the ATM, allowing them to spend more time engaging customers and strengthening relationships. Innovation & Startups Accenture Acquires Aristal to Strengthen Malaysian Banking Services News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83453/accenture-acquires-aristal-to-strengthen-malaysian-banking-services Aristal’s 30-member team will join Accenture’s Malaysia operations as banks across Southeast Asia ramp up core system upgrades and digital transformation efforts. Innovation & Startups Banking in 2025: Revolutionizing Finance with Technology and Inclusion News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83454/banking-in-2025-revolutionizing-finance-with-technology-and-inclusion From Digital Currencies to AI-Driven Solutions, The Future of Global Banking Innovation & Startups Vietnam ramps up pace of digital transformation as biometrics cleans up banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83439/vietnam-ramps-up-pace-of-digital-transformation-as-biometrics-cleans-up-banking Mobile broadband now reaches 99.3 percent of villages and hamlets, with Vietnam ranked 20th globally in broadband access speed and 26th in fixed broadband. Innovation & Startups Monzo and Starling co-founder invests in UK fintech startup Monet News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83440/monzo-and-starling-co-founder-invests-in-uk-fintech-startup-monet Paul Rippon says his interest represent his largest angel investment to date. Innovation & Startups Ageras acquires Dutch payroll firm employes to expand in Europe News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83443/ageras-acquires-dutch-payroll-firm-employes-to-expand-in-europe The addition of employes to Ageras’ portfolio strengthens its footprint in the Netherlands Innovation & Startups Tech innovation recognition for MyAnova–JTC partnership driving employee engagement News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83425/tech-innovation-recognition-for-myanovaampndashjtc-partnership-driving-employee-engagement Our nomination recognises the remarkable outcomes achieved in partnership with JTC Group. Innovation & Startups Digicel certified for data privacy and security News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83397/digicel-certified-for-data-privacy-and-security The certifications followed two ISO audits evaluating the company’s privacy and cybersecurity operations, controls, processes, policies and procedures. Innovation & Startups From frustration to delight: Designing the next generation of AI-powered banking chatbots News Aggregation Team Friday, July 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83400/from-frustration-to-delight-designing-the-next-generation-of-ai-powered-banking-chatbots Today’s banking chatbots may frustrate some. Tomorrow’s will likely advise, anticipate, and act. Innovation & Startups Nasdaq integrates with Canton Network for digital assets collateral News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83165/nasdaq-integrates-with-canton-network-for-digital-assets-collateral This integration facilitates the automated 24/7 management of margins and collateral across a diverse range of assets, including fixed income, exchange-traded derivatives, and crypto derivatives. Trading Platforms X to offer trading services soon, claims CEO News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83078/x-to-offer-trading-services-soon-claims-ceo Musk has a long-held ambition to transform X into an "everything app" along the lines of Chinese giant WeChat, where users can conduct their "entire financial life". Trading Platforms Trading platform Tradu partners Salt Edge for PSD2 compliance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82778/trading-platform-tradu-partners-salt-edge-for-psd2-compliance Tradu is adopting Salt Edge's open banking compliance solution and PIS gateway through the partnership. Trading Platforms Broadridge Announces New Patent on Large Language Model Orchestration of Machine Learning Agents News Team Friday, May 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82662/broadridge-announces-new-patent-on-large-language-model-orchestration-of-machine-learning-agents These patented methods and systems are behind BondGPT, Broadridge’s award-winning GenAI application first demonstrated in the market in the LTX e-trading platform, a Broadridge subsidiary. Trading Platforms Robinhood to bring tokenisation to Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, May 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82587/robinhood-to-bring-tokenisation-to-europe Two blockchain providers mentioned in the report are Arbitrum and Solana. Trading Platforms Archax acquires Globacap as bridgehead to the US News Team Monday, March 31, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82175/archax-acquires-globacap-as-bridgehead-to-the-us Through this acquisition, Archax will leverage these permissions and capabilities to offer its relevant core real-world asset (RWA) products and services in the US. Trading Platforms Moody's unveils unified platform to help businesses identify counterparty risk News Team Monday, February 10, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81623/moodyamp039s-unveils-unified-platform-to-help-businesses-identify-counterparty-risk Understanding and managing counterparty data is not just about identifying threats but also about seizing opportunity. Trading Platforms Standard Chartered Has Introduced SC PrismFX News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81416/standard-chartered-has-introduced-sc-prismfx For Corporate clients, SC PrismFX provides a consistent transactional FX payments experience across Standard Chartered’s markets globally Trading Platforms India's Fyers launches options trading platform News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80860/indiaamp039s-fyers-launches-options-trading-platform Scalpers seek quick profits from minor price fluctuations, typically holding positions for extremely short periods, sometimes just seconds. Trading Platforms TD Bank Joins LTX, A Broadridge Company, As a Liquidity Provider News Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80421/td-bank-joins-ltx-a-broadridge-company-as-a-liquidity-provider TD Bank will contribute axes, or pre-trade indications of interest, to LTX’s Liquidity Cloud and utilize LTX’s RFQ+ protocol to provide Investment Grade and High Yield bond liquidity to its institutional clients. Trading Platforms Viva Finance lands $220m to expand access to credit across the US News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83392/viva-finance-lands-220m-to-expand-access-to-credit-across-the-us Since launching its lending platform in 2020, Viva claims to have originated over $250 million in payroll-deducted loans. Alternative Investments French startup Spiko raises $22m News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83393/french-startup-spiko-raises-22m The startup, founded in 2023, is focused on cash management for SMEs using blockchain technology. Alternative Investments Digital assets breakthrough: Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax complete UK-first use of digital assets News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83360/digital-assets-breakthrough-aberdeen-investments-lloyds-banking-group-and-archax-complete-uk-first-use-of-digital-assets Landmark collaboration underscores the UK’s capability to become a global hub for digital asset innovation. Alternative Investments Financial advisors look to digitise onboarding News Team Tuesday, July 15, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83364/financial-advisors-look-to-digitise-onboarding Onboarding absorbs a significant amount of time, half of which is not spent directly with the client. Alternative Investments Deloitte and AuditBoard ally for GRC services News Team Monday, July 14, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83345/deloitte-and-auditboard-ally-for-grc-services The certified team will provide specialised training, resources, content and tailored consulting tailored to the specific requirements in Germany and beyond. Alternative Investments Apache Capital appoints Ocorian to provide services on BTR platforms News Aggregation Team Friday, July 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83327/apache-capital-appoints-ocorian-to-provide-services-on-btr-platforms “We value long-term relationships, built on service quality and trust and Ocorian delivers on both." Alternative Investments Swiss AI specialists targets family offices and HNWIs with new ICAV News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 10, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83309/swiss-ai-specialists-targets-family-offices-and-hnwis-with-new-icav Seed share class investors include some of the most prominent and renowned family offices globally Alternative Investments SBI Group selects nCino platform for Credit Guarantee business News Aggregation Team Friday, July 04, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83244/sbi-group-selects-ncino-platform-for-credit-guarantee-business SBI Credit Guarantee operates as a division of SBI Aruhi and launched operations in April. Alternative Investments Natech Banking Solutions raises $33m Series B News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83213/natech-banking-solutions-raises-33m-series-b The Series B, comprising $26 million in equity and $7 million in debt, will support R&D initiatives focused on AI, BaaS, and composable banking solutions. Alternative Investments Sweden's Länsförsäkringar Bank acquires Savr to enhance digital investment offerings News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83197/swedenamp039s-lampaumlnsfampoumlrsampaumlkringar-bank-acquires-savr-to-enhance-digital-investment-offerings Subject to regulatory approval from the Swedish FSA, the deal is expected to close before year-end. Alternative Investments Temenos continues to top ESG ratings from Dow Jones, S&P Global, Sustainalytics and CDP News Team Wednesday, March 26, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82123/temenos-continues-to-top-esg-ratings-from-dow-jones-sampampp-global-sustainalytics-and-cdp Consistently strong ESG ratings reflect Temenos’ leadership in sustainability for the banking industry Planet SOS ESG in Action: The Role of Fintech Companies in Belgium’s Sustainable Financial Future News Aggregation Team Tuesday, February 18, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81709/esg-in-action-the-role-of-fintech-companies-in-belgiumamprsquos-sustainable-financial-future Belgian fintech firms are also actively fostering collaboration with traditional financial institutions Planet SOS Cynergy Bank issues debit cards made from Parley Ocean plastic News Team Monday, February 17, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81700/cynergy-bank-issues-debit-cards-made-from-parley-ocean-plastic This innovative launch aligns with Cynergy Bank’s commitment to sustainability and its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Planet SOS Modern Bankers in an age of sustainable banking: Three take-aways News Team Wednesday, January 22, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81409/modern-bankers-in-an-age-of-sustainable-banking-three-take-aways Capgemini offers expertise in ESG data management and sector-specific sustainability trends to make banks and bankers future ready. Planet SOS Evolving Attitudes: Zumo Reveals Even Traditional Investors are Turning to Sustainable Investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 02, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81184/evolving-attitudes-zumo-reveals-even-traditional-investors-are-turning-to-sustainable-investments Sitting down with Nick Jones, we learnt how his company Zumo, the digital-assets-as-a-service platform is creating a more sustainable world. Planet SOS Northern Trust signs MoU with University of Singapore to advance green finance innovation News Team Tuesday, December 17, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81065/northern-trust-signs-mou-with-university-of-singapore-to-advance-green-finance-innovation The partnership will also contribute to academic engagements through Northern Trust’s partnership with the Singapore Blockchain Innovation Programme Planet SOS BlackRock, MAS Unveil Blended Finance Initiative for SE Asia Decarbonisation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80674/blackrock-mas-unveil-blended-finance-initiative-for-se-asia-decarbonisation The programme aims to mobilise capital for decarbonisation projects in Southeast Asia Planet SOS Is Sustainability the New Priority in Digital Banking? News Aggregation Team Monday, October 21, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80403/is-sustainability-the-new-priority-in-digital-banking Regulatory pressures and growing consumer demand for responsible practices are driving the strategic direction of digital banking, with sustainability and ESG commitments playing a central role. Planet SOS ESG Data & Solutions introduces ESGSure to transform ESG research News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 11, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79964/esg-data-ampamp-solutions-introduces-esgsure-to-transform-esg-research ESG Data & Solutions is dedicated to enhancing the accessibility and reliability of ESG data. Planet SOS Carbon Capture Gets Boost from Major Bank of America Investment News Aggregation Team Thursday, September 05, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79904/carbon-capture-gets-boost-from-major-bank-of-america-investment This investment represents a significant vote of confidence in carbon capture technology Planet SOS