Managers of Wealth - Fintech https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 04 Jul 2025 01:30:26 BST part of MediaG8way Group https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Broadridge to Acquire Acolin, Accelerating Modernization and Transparency in Cross-Border Fund Distribution News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83225/broadridge-to-acquire-acolin-accelerating-modernization-and-transparency-in-cross-border-fund-distribution Acquisition will enhance Broadridge’s global fund distribution, data and regulatory service capabilities and reinforce its role at the intersection of funds and distributors Wealth & Asset Management Citi Wealth taps Allfundds for streamlined trade execution News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83199/citi-wealth-taps-allfundds-for-streamlined-trade-execution The innovative Allfunds platform will enable streamlined trade execution, settlement, and reconciliation processes. Wealth & Asset Management IE University, Franklin Templeton, and OpenWealth team up to launch the IE Family Offices Knowledge Hub News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83208/ie-university-franklin-templeton-and-openwealth-team-up-to-launch-the-ie-family-offices-knowledge-hub As Family Offices grow in significance for investment and legacy preservation, the Hub aims to offer comprehensive knowledge that blends academic research with practical insights to address the real challenges families face when managing multigenerational Wealth & Asset Management Aquiline Completes Acquisition of SEI’s Family Office Services Business News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83209/aquiline-completes-acquisition-of-seiamprsquos-family-office-services-business Effective June 30, the business will now operate under the name Archway and deliver integrated technology and outsourced services that support the accounting, investment management, and reporting needs of family offices and financial intermediaries. Wealth & Asset Management Canada's Raymond James opts for FNZ wealth management tech News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83190/canadaamp039s-raymond-james-opts-for-fnz-wealth-management-tech Raymond James says it will make "a significant investment" into its wealth management infrastructure through the new partnership. Wealth & Asset Management Endowus Wealth Insights Report 2025: Bridging the Wealth & Retirement Gap: Endowus Wealth Report Reveals Disconnect Between Investor Goals and Behaviour in Singapore News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83153/endowus-wealth-insights-report-2025-bridging-the-wealth-ampamp-retirement-gap-endowus-wealth-report-reveals-disconnect-between-investor-goals-and-behaviour-in-singapore Endowus study reveals gap between goals and actions, calling for stronger advisor alignment and greater fee transparency Wealth & Asset Management Envestnet to sell open finance business Yodlee to PE firm STG News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83135/envestnet-to-sell-open-finance-business-yodlee-to-pe-firm-stg This transaction is the first step in our value creation plan as a private company Wealth & Asset Management Joyce Woo on Compliance and Technology in Wealth Management News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83062/joyce-woo-on-compliance-and-technology-in-wealth-management Speaking alongside other industry experts, Woo addressed delays in compliance processes, the complexities of adopting artificial intelligence (AI), Wealth & Asset Management Arab Bank Switzerland to launch yield-bearing bitcoin product wor HNW clients News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83069/arab-bank-switzerland-to-launch-yield-bearing-bitcoin-product-wor-hnw-clients The collaboration leverages XBTO's proprietary "Diamond Hands" strategy to provide Arab Bank Switzerland's clientele with an actively managed approach to generating yield on their Bitcoin holdings. Wealth & Asset Management Neobanks and Neobrokers: Why they are successful where many online banks of the 1990s failed News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83070/neobanks-and-neobrokers-why-they-are-successful-where-many-online-banks-of-the-1990s-failed They are growing faster, appealing to investors worldwide, and gaining the trust of new target groups who had previously had little involvement with financial topics. Wealth & Asset Management Broadridge Announces Expanded Roles for Senior Leaders News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83224/broadridge-announces-expanded-roles-for-senior-leaders The changes are effective as of July 1. Executive Moves Alibaba Cloud Expands APAC Presence with New Data Centers, Singapore AI Hub News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83210/alibaba-cloud-expands-apac-presence-with-new-data-centers-singapore-ai-hub The new data centers include a third facility in Malaysia, launched on 1 July, and a second in the Philippines scheduled to open in October. Executive Moves N26 hires Santander's Jochen Klöpper as MD in charge of risk management and compliance News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83198/n26-hires-santanderamp039s-jochen-klampoumlpper-as-md-in-charge-of-risk-management-and-compliance N26 is planning changes to its leadership team. Executive Moves Digital Jersey announces board changes News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83166/digital-jersey-announces-board-changes His appointment was formally confirmed via a Ministerial Decision this week. Executive Moves Future FinTech Announces Changes to its Management and Board of Directors News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83178/future-fintech-announces-changes-to-its-management-and-board-of-directors The resignations of Mr. Ming Yi, Mr. Fuyou Li and Ms. Ying Li from these positions were not a result of any disagreement with the Company Executive Moves Tandem Bank names new CEO Neil Chandler to lead green banking News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83154/tandem-bank-names-new-ceo-neil-chandler-to-lead-green-banking Chandler will take over the role from outgoing CEO Alex Mollart on 30 June, pending regulatory approval, as Mollart prepares to retire following more than 30 years in the financial services sector. Executive Moves Nomura Asset Management Appoints Terence Lam as Head of Distribution for Asia ex-Japan News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83129/nomura-asset-management-appoints-terence-lam-as-head-of-distribution-for-asia-ex-japan Mr. Lam will be based in Singapore and report to Kenichi Suzuki, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Business Unit at Nomura Asset Management. Executive Moves ANZ head of tech to retire News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83139/anz-head-of-tech-to-retire He joined the bank back in 2017 as tech executive and has overseen the bank's technology strategy ever since. Executive Moves Protean eGov appoints Ranbheer Dhariwal to lead digital pension initiatives News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83142/protean-egov-appoints-ranbheer-dhariwal-to-lead-digital-pension-initiatives The appointment marks a strategic move in Protean’s journey to deepen its impact on India’s evolving pension ecosystem. Executive Moves NAB hires Lloyds' Pete Steel for new digital, data and AI role News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83111/nab-hires-lloydsamp039-pete-steel-for-new-digital-data-and-ai-role He joins in January, subject to regulatory approvals. Executive Moves After Louis lost $109k to scammers, banks are finally combatting the 'flaw' the scammers used News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83219/after-louis-lost-109k-to-scammers-banks-are-finally-combatting-the-amp039flawamp039-the-scammers-used The 24-year-old Sydney-based tradesman made two payments, but two days later received a message from the bank asking for settlement funds. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Katanox Gains FCA Approval to Expand Payment Services in the UK News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83227/katanox-gains-fca-approval-to-expand-payment-services-in-the-uk Industry players have long cited fragmented systems, virtual credit card (VCC) failures, and manual accounting processes as costly and inefficient. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Qatar and Saudi Arabia further align digital and data partnerships News Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83231/qatar-and-saudi-arabia-further-align-digital-and-data-partnerships This development builds on a separate memorandum of understanding signed in April 2024 between Qatar’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and KSA’s Digital Government Authority. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Caceis gets green light for crypto services News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83202/caceis-gets-green-light-for-crypto-services MiCA is the EU’s regulatory framework for crypto-assets, designed to ensure investor protection and market stability. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Landmark EU tech rules holding back innovation, Google says News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83204/landmark-eu-tech-rules-holding-back-innovation-google-says Google will also challenge its critics to back their claims with solid evidence demonstrating the costs and benefits of the regulations. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance MAS to Revamp Product Sheets, Streamline Complex Product Rules for Retail Investors News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83212/mas-to-revamp-product-sheets-streamline-complex-product-rules-for-retail-investors The regulator plans to introduce a Product Knowledge Assessment, a self-check tool designed to gauge an investor’s understanding of product features and risks. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance New Zealand Financial Markets Authority truns the spotlight on cryptocurrencies News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83193/new-zealand-financial-markets-authority-truns-the-spotlight-on-cryptocurrencies When the investor then wants to withdraw funds, they are asked to first pay advance fees to cover taxes or commission. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance MAS Fines Five Payment Firms S$960,000 Over AML/CFT Control Failures News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83175/mas-fines-five-payment-firms-s960000-over-amlcft-control-failures All five institutions have submitted remediation plans and MAS said it will monitor their progress. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83177/data-use-and-access-act-2025 DUAA is wide-ranging legislation and will impact other aspects of charities' and other organisations' data protection compliance. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance FCA concludes financial advice TechSprint News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83179/fca-concludes-financial-advice-techsprint These could include people who may be currently drawing down on their pension unsustainably, not saving enough for retirement or who have excess cash sitting in a current account. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Flagright joins forces with HitPay to boost security in SEA News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83228/flagright-joins-forces-with-hitpay-to-boost-security-in-sea This partnership comes in response to increasingly complex regulatory requirements in the region. Retail Banking Stripe Expands Pay by Bank Offering in Germany and France With TrueLayer Partnership News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83232/stripe-expands-pay-by-bank-offering-in-germany-and-france-with-truelayer-partnership The France and Germany launch builds on Truelayer’s success in these markets. Retail Banking Belgian banks are the first in the Eurozone to go live with Verification Of Payee News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83203/belgian-banks-are-the-first-in-the-eurozone-to-go-live-with-verification-of-payee This provides enhanced protection for cross-border payments within the EU—including for customers of these banks with accounts in other European countries. Retail Banking Arab Bank adopts digital ID via Sanad app, first of Its kind in Jordan News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83207/arab-bank-adopts-digital-id-via-sanad-app-first-of-its-kind-in-jordan The move is part of Arab Bank’s ongoing commitment to driving digital transformation with maximum speed, efficiency, and security. Retail Banking FIS Expands Visa Partnership to Help FIs Drive Growth and Boost Customer Retention News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83182/fis-expands-visa-partnership-to-help-fis-drive-growth-and-boost-customer-retention Following the expansion of its partnership with Visa, banks that join FIS’ technology ecosystem will be able to leverage a range of new payment products and services that can help grow revenues, retain customers and reduce fraud losses. Retail Banking Yonder launches debit cards News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83186/yonder-launches-debit-cards British credit card rewards startup Yonder has launched its first premium debit cards. Retail Banking Peruvian fintech Do Payment expands in Latin America News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83188/peruvian-fintech-do-payment-expands-in-latin-america In Latin America, companies face a critical challenge: the slowness of fund availability, with delays of 48 to 72 hours and even up to one week, directly impacting their liquidity. Retail Banking JCB Rolls Out Apple Pay for Vietcombank, MBBank, and VPBank Cardholders News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83195/jcb-rolls-out-apple-pay-for-vietcombank-mbbank-and-vpbank-cardholders Users will continue to receive existing JCB card benefits, including promotions of up to 30 percent at over 100 restaurants in Vietnam. Retail Banking Viva.com launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Spain News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83196/vivacom-launches-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-in-spain Viva.com provides a broad range of digital financial services and payment solutions aimed at enabling businesses to scale efficiently. Retail Banking JCB has launched contactless subway payment services in Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first such service in mainland China News Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83168/jcb-has-launched-contactless-subway-payment-services-in-shanghai-and-beijing-marking-the-first-such-service-in-mainland-china With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently. Retail Banking Moneythor launches AI suite to boost bank personalisation News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83216/moneythor-launches-ai-suite-to-boost-bank-personalisation Many financial institutions are under pressure to improve customer engagement, an issue underlined by research from Fintech Futures. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Lloyds Banking Group Partners With UnlikelyAI To Test Groundbreaking AI Technology News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83218/lloyds-banking-group-partners-with-unlikelyai-to-test-groundbreaking-ai-technology UnlikelyAI’s platform focuses on delivering AI that is reliable, transparent, explainable and free from hallucinations – meaning that it generates more accurate information. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Canada’s banks are about to get hit by a trillion-dollar stablecoin tsunami News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83220/canadaamprsquos-banks-are-about-to-get-hit-by-a-trillion-dollar-stablecoin-tsunami The U.S. is ready to take stablecoins mainstream. Canada isn’t. Monetary policy and financial stability are on the line. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Microsoft to cut up to 9,000 jobs as it invests in AI News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83223/microsoft-to-cut-up-to-9000-jobs-as-it-invests-in-ai The cuts would equate to 4% of Microsoft's 228,000-strong global workforce. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Paxos Launches USDG Stablecoin in the EU Under MiCA Compliance News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83229/paxos-launches-usdg-stablecoin-in-the-eu-under-mica-compliance The stablecoin is available through platforms including Kraken, Gate, Coinmetro, SwissBorg, Zodia Custody, Orbital, Hercle, CoinsPaid, Bitwyre, Bitnet and HiFi. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Major German bank to offer crypto trading by 2026 amid bank ‘FOMO’ News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83200/major-german-bank-to-offer-crypto-trading-by-2026-amid-bank-amplsquofomoamprsquo Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe execs once ruled out adopting crypto over concerns of volatility and risk, and the banking giant also blocked customer crypto transactions back in 2015. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI QuickBooks Forum Spotlights AI’s Growing Role in the Accounting Sector News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83211/quickbooks-forum-spotlights-aiamprsquos-growing-role-in-the-accounting-sector A key insight from the forum was that accountants must evolve from record-keepers to strategic advisors who interpret data and drive business decisions. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Dentons partners with Legora to roll out collaborative, advanced legal AI across Europe (in Czech) News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83215/dentons-partners-with-legora-to-roll-out-collaborative-advanced-legal-ai-across-europe-in-czech Through this partnership, Dentons lawyers will be able to leverage generative AI, advanced machine learning, and natural language processing to optimize legal workflows. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI How AI Agents can transform banking operations: 3 principles for ‘endgame’, not ‘game over’ News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83184/how-ai-agents-can-transform-banking-operations-3-principles-for-amplsquoendgameamprsquo-not-amplsquogame-overamprsquo David Bholat explains how banks can pivot from viewing AI as a bolt-on-to treating it as a core capability Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI CommBank deploys batallion of AI-powered bot profiles to chat with scammers News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83187/commbank-deploys-batallion-of-ai-powered-bot-profiles-to-chat-with-scammers The AI bots are deployed by Apate.ai - a cyber-intelligence firm and spin-out from Macquarie University. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Paradise Mobile introduces 5G+ News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83226/paradise-mobile-introduces-5g Paradise Mobile’s 5G+ offers this level of performance across Bermuda, not just in tiny city blocks. Mobile Banking What Is Keeping GCash Online While Millions of Filipinos Log In? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83185/what-is-keeping-gcash-online-while-millions-of-filipinos-log-in The transition enabled GCash to reduce database resource costs by 40%, shrink storage space by 70%, and improve system stability even under high concurrency loads. Mobile Banking South African fintech Lesaka to buy Bank Zero in digital banking push News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83189/south-african-fintech-lesaka-to-buy-bank-zero-in-digital-banking-push Bank Zero, founded in 2018, provides an app-driven platform for retail and commercial banking services. Mobile Banking Mobile Payment Solutions Selects Salt Edge to Support Launch of PSD2-Compliant APIs News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83194/mobile-payment-solutions-selects-salt-edge-to-support-launch-of-psd2-compliant-apis By combining MPS’s payment infrastructure with Salt Edge’s extensive connectivity across European banks and compliance expertise, the partnership lays the groundwork for scalable, next-gen financial services. Mobile Banking Absa Bank launches Mobi Tap to boost digital payment access for small businesses News Aggregation Team Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83173/absa-bank-launches-mobi-tap-to-boost-digital-payment-access-for-small-businesses This works without the need for additional hardware or complex integrations. Mobile Banking BBVA launches digital bank in Germany News Aggregation Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83150/bbva-launches-digital-bank-in-germany Spain's BBVA continues its European expansion, launching a 100% digital retail bank in Germany. Mobile Banking GCash Users Can Now Verify Accounts with National ID News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83144/gcash-users-can-now-verify-accounts-with-national-id The initiative allows users to verify their GCash accounts using any form of their National ID, supporting broader financial inclusion efforts. Mobile Banking Thailand central bank awards three virtual banking licences News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83112/thailand-central-bank-awards-three-virtual-banking-licences These successful applicants were selected from five groups that formally submitted their bids to the central bank. Mobile Banking How to achieve seamless and secure digital banking experiences News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83115/how-to-achieve-seamless-and-secure-digital-banking-experiences Banks that successfully meet their customers’ rising digital expectations are recognising the need to place emphasis on human-centred design, and that every interaction must be intuitive. Mobile Banking Consumer Satisfaction with Bank Apps Is Adrift in a Sea of Sameness News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 24, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83099/consumer-satisfaction-with-bank-apps-is-adrift-in-a-sea-of-sameness First, overall satisfaction ratings in the firm’s recent studies show little change overall, a trend that’s been steady over several years. Mobile Banking 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 The digital currency quietly taking over the global financial system News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83002/the-digital-currency-quietly-taking-over-the-global-financial-system In an era where economic statecraft increasingly involves payment systems and financial sanctions, control over monetary infrastructure carries geopolitical weight. Comment & Analysis APAC Fintech Faces 116% Spike in Fraud Linked to Deepfakes, Synthetic IDs News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82968/apac-fintech-faces-116-spike-in-fraud-linked-to-deepfakes-synthetic-ids Singapore recorded a 1500 percent surge in deepfake fraud cases from 2024 Comment & Analysis Paragon Bank Launches Spring: A Pioneering Savings App Powered By Moneyhub News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82932/paragon-bank-launches-spring-a-pioneering-savings-app-powered-by-moneyhub Spring uses Moneyhub’s Open Banking technology, allowing it to connect effortlessly with a customer's existing current account. Comment & Analysis Finnish tax fintech Aibidia raises $28m Series B for US expansion News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 05, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82881/finnish-tax-fintech-aibidia-raises-28m-series-b-for-us-expansion The Series B round was led by Activant, with participation from existing investors, DN Capital, FPV, and Icebreaker.vc Comment & Analysis Mercantile Bank aims to be among top 10 digital banks in three years News Aggregation Team Monday, June 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82825/mercantile-bank-aims-to-be-among-top-10-digital-banks-in-three-years Says Managing Director Mati Ul Hasan Comment & Analysis Why Hong Kong Is Betting on Clarity and Collaboration in Fintech Regulation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82708/why-hong-kong-is-betting-on-clarity-and-collaboration-in-fintech-regulation Asked what sets Hong Kong apart in its regulatory approach to fintech, Chan outlined consistency and structure. Comment & Analysis Digital Banking: Balancing ease of access with security News Aggregation Team Monday, May 12, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82593/digital-banking-balancing-ease-of-access-with-security This is especially true in the onboarding process, where customers create an account with the bank. Comment & Analysis ICO 23andMe investigation a reminder of data protection importance News Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83120/ico-23andme-investigation-a-reminder-of-data-protection-importance The fine stems from a large-scale cyberattack that occurred between April and September 2023. Cyber Security Cyber-risk a boardroom issue, says Aon report News Aggregation Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83066/cyber-risk-a-boardroom-issue-says-aon-report Of the 1,414 cyber-events analysed by Aon researchers, 56 developed into reputation risk events Cyber Security UBS employee details leaked in cyberattack on data provider Chain IQ News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 18, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83044/ubs-employee-details-leaked-in-cyberattack-on-data-provider-chain-iq Swiss bank UBS has fallen victim to a cyberattack at a vendor that leaked the personal details of tens of thousands of employees. Cyber Security Artex report points to cyber, healthcare as risk priorities News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 17, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83020/artex-report-points-to-cyber-healthcare-as-risk-priorities Bermuda Monetary Authority figures from November 2022 showed a major increase in captive use for cyber insurance Cyber Security CyberTech steals spotlight as FinTech firms raise $1.42bn across 19 deals this week News Aggregation Team Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82996/cybertech-steals-spotlight-as-fintech-firms-raise-142bn-across-19-deals-this-week This surge was largely driven by the presence of several mega-rounds, with three deals exceeding $100m, including one that crossed the half-billion-dollar mark. Cyber Security Cyber-risk next big market in captives News Aggregation Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82983/cyber-risk-next-big-market-in-captives Bermuda is already playing an outsized role. Cyber Security Trump’s New Cyber Executive Order Preserves Many Cyber Initiatives, Rolls Back Security Requirements for Contractors, and Changes Cyber Sanctions Regime News Team Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82987/trumpamprsquos-new-cyber-executive-order-preserves-many-cyber-initiatives-rolls-back-security-requirements-for-contractors-and-changes-cyber-sanctions-regime Federal contractors and software vendors will be the most immediate beneficiaries of the new order’s shift away from regulatory expansion, including by rescinding certain software attestation requirements. Cyber Security Guernsey to launch cyber security centre News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82960/guernsey-to-launch-cyber-security-centre The GCSC would be a "vital resource for the bailiwick, helping to build resilience and provide a trusted source of cyber security advice", said a spokesperson for the Committee for Home Affairs. Cyber Security Regional Banks Urged to Prepare for Disruption and Boost Cooperation as Cyber Threats Mount News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82963/regional-banks-urged-to-prepare-for-disruption-and-boost-cooperation-as-cyber-threats-mount Drawing on insights from across the central banking community, he remarked, “If I ask any central bank governor, large or small, what keeps you up at night? Cyber Security Industry associations highlight cybersecurity risks at US regulatory agencies News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 11, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82943/industry-associations-highlight-cybersecurity-risks-at-us-regulatory-agencies Financial institutions are legally required to share sensitive, proprietary and non-public information with their regulators as part of the supervisory process. Cyber Security 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 Majority of banks and insurers struggle to maximize the value from their cloud investments News Team Friday, November 15, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80718/majority-of-banks-and-insurers-struggle-to-maximize-the-value-from-their-cloud-investments The analysis further suggests only 12% of financial services organizations can be considered ‘cloud innovators’. Research FPT partners Standard Chartered-backed audax Financial Technology for digital banking solutions, targeting $100M revenue News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83217/fpt-partners-standard-chartered-backed-audax-financial-technology-for-digital-banking-solutions-targeting-100m-revenue Under this agreement, FPT becomes audax’s largest regional partner in Asia Pacific, taking on a key role in development, testing, deployment, and long-term operational support. Innovation & Startups EU turns to private funding to boost quantum technology ambition News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83221/eu-turns-to-private-funding-to-boost-quantum-technology-ambition The European Commission and EU countries have in the last five years provided more than 11 billion euros ($13 billion) in public funding to quantum technology. Innovation & Startups Middle East digital transformation prompts digital ID adoption and partnership News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83222/middle-east-digital-transformation-prompts-digital-id-adoption-and-partnership This partnership represents a significant step in our international expansion strategy,” said Siobhan Morey-Millington, sales director at Intercede. Innovation & Startups BNY to give AI-powered 'digital employees' their own emails News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83230/bny-to-give-ai-powered-amp039digital-employeesamp039-their-own-emails The agents have direct managers and, because they have their own logins to access apps like their human colleagues, can work autonomously. Innovation & Startups BBVA to roll out GenAI tools to 100,000 employees via Google Cloud News Aggregation Team Thursday, July 03, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83233/bbva-to-roll-out-genai-tools-to-100000-employees-via-google-cloud This data follows the bank's deployment of 11,000 ChatGPT licences from OpenAI. Innovation & Startups FA Solutions wins ‘Best Investment Management System’ at the 2025 Systems in the City Fintech Awards News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83205/fa-solutions-wins-amplsquobest-investment-management-systemamprsquo-at-the-2025-systems-in-the-city-fintech-awards The recognition reflects FA Solutions’ continued commitment to delivering scalable, flexible, and modern investment management technology for wealth and asset managers across Europe and beyond. Innovation & Startups Standard Chartered and Bahrain FinTech Bay select ten female-led startups for the sixth cohort of Futuremakers Women in Tech Programme News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83206/standard-chartered-and-bahrain-fintech-bay-select-ten-female-led-startups-for-the-sixth-cohort-of-futuremakers-women-in-tech-programme This initiative continues to serve as a launchpad for women entrepreneurs driving innovation and impact across key sectors in the Kingdom Innovation & Startups JaJa Finance to offer personalised rewards to credit card customers based on their spending habits News Team Wednesday, July 02, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83214/jaja-finance-to-offer-personalised-rewards-to-credit-card-customers-based-on-their-spending-habits Today, Jaja Finance (“Jaja”) is once again leading the way in tech innovation with the launch of its revolutionary ‘Launch to Rewards’ interactive programme for Jaja Vanta Credit Card customers. Innovation & Startups How ERI is staying agile for the next generation of wealth management News Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83181/how-eri-is-staying-agile-for-the-next-generation-of-wealth-management ERI is the provider of OLYMPIC Banking System - an integrated, realtime core banking and wealth management software package Innovation & Startups Moneythor Unveils AI Suite to Help Banks in South East Asia Bolster Personalisation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, July 01, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83183/moneythor-unveils-ai-suite-to-help-banks-in-south-east-asia-bolster-personalisation Although personalisation is high on the wish-list of consumers, Moneythor says that many banks across South East Asia are struggling to deliver. 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 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 JTC Shortlisted at 2025 Real Deals Sustainable Investment Awards News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83160/jtc-shortlisted-at-2025-real-deals-sustainable-investment-awards The services span advisory, regulatory compliance, outsourced reporting and our virtual Chief Sustainability offering. Alternative Investments JTC Recognised for Marketing and Communications Excellence News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83162/jtc-recognised-for-marketing-and-communications-excellence I’m delighted that our team’s combined efforts to deliver compelling, innovative, multi-channel communications campaigns Alternative Investments LGT and iCapital Join Forces for Alternatives Investing News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83128/lgt-and-icapital-join-forces-for-alternatives-investing The partnership marks a bold step toward automation, transparency, and personalized client service in private markets investing. Alternative Investments Barclays and Citi lead $7 million investment in deal intelligence platform Claira News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83125/barclays-and-citi-lead-7-million-investment-in-deal-intelligence-platform-claira Claira's technology embeds AI into deal workflows, accelerating due diligence and providing easy access to historical deal data and insights. Alternative Investments WealthTech firm Conquest Planning raises $80m to expand in US News Aggregation Team Wednesday, June 25, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83127/wealthtech-firm-conquest-planning-raises-80m-to-expand-in-us Conquest Planning develops advanced digital planning tools for financial advisors and institution Alternative Investments BlackRock’s Bold Move into Crypto: A Turning Point for Digital Finance? News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83087/blackrockamprsquos-bold-move-into-crypto-a-turning-point-for-digital-finance This shift marks a transition from treating crypto as an “experiment” to recognizing it as a legitimate investment class. Alternative Investments Instapay raises $3m to expand digital payments and B2B remittances News Aggregation Team Monday, June 23, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83093/instapay-raises-3m-to-expand-digital-payments-and-b2b-remittances The funding follows Instapay’s $4.75 million Series A round in September 2022, showing continued investor confidence and steady business growth. Alternative Investments Prosperity IFA Limited Selects SEI for Tailored Model Portfolios News Team Friday, June 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83071/prosperity-ifa-limited-selects-sei-for-tailored-model-portfolios Goals-Based Investment Approach and Consultative Services Core to Driving Growth 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