Managers of Wealth - Fintech https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 00:25:07 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Third Financial launches customisable mobile app News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80930/third-financial-launches-customisable-mobile-app It has all the latest security and authentication features, and is fully customisable, so can be provided to the clients of Third Financial using the advisers’ and investment managers’ own brand. Wealth & Asset Management WealthKernel embeds savings accounts with Griffin’s BaaS platform News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80942/wealthkernel-embeds-savings-accounts-with-griffinamprsquos-baas-platform Wealthtech says the accounts will allow customers to “earn interest on funds they may not yet wish to commit to longer-term investments Wealth & Asset Management Broadridge Tailored Shareholder Report Solution Wins Nicsa NOVA Innovation in Operations Award News Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80919/broadridge-tailored-shareholder-report-solution-wins-nicsa-nova-innovation-in-operations-award The awards recognize best-in-class initiatives, technologies and leadership in the asset and wealth management industry. Wealth & Asset Management WealthKernel joins forces with Griffin to offer savings accounts News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80923/wealthkernel-joins-forces-with-griffin-to-offer-savings-accounts Digital investment infrastructure provider WealthKernel is partnering with Griffin to enable fintech’s and wealth managers to embed savings accounts into their services. Wealth & Asset Management FCA-regulated wealth manager Diagram Capital taps Muinmos’ KYC/AML solution News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80925/fca-regulated-wealth-manager-diagram-capital-taps-muinmosamprsquo-kycaml-solution The Muinmos platform provides a sophisticated solution that empowers firms to automate and accelerate their KYC and KYP processes. Wealth & Asset Management Objectway in the Top100 of sustainable ICT News Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80926/objectway-in-the-top100-of-sustainable-ict Social impact and quality of innovation make the difference Wealth & Asset Management Wealth Management Startups See Funding Rise News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80903/wealth-management-startups-see-funding-rise There’s nothing terrible about this sort of asset assortment. Wealth & Asset Management Avaloq and Quadient team up to transform client communications News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80910/avaloq-and-quadient-team-up-to-transform-client-communications Financial services technology provider Avaloq integrates Quadient Inspire to enhance customer communication management. Wealth & Asset Management MUFG to buy robo-advisor for $664m News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80888/mufg-to-buy-robo-advisor-for-664m Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) says it will pay $664 million to take 100% ownership of robo-advisor WealthNavi. Wealth & Asset Management Client experience – trends and developments News Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80880/client-experience-ampndash-trends-and-developments Emerging trends and key developments shaping client experience in wealth management by Brewen Latimier, Financial Services Consultant, Colombus Consulting Wealth & Asset Management DailyPay Appoints Accomplished Commercial Leader As Chief Commercial Officer News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80931/dailypay-appoints-accomplished-commercial-leader-as-chief-commercial-officer Ryan brings to DailyPay vast expertise in scaling organizations, exemplified by his leadership roles at companies Executive Moves Checkout.com names CFO News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80937/checkoutcom-names-cfo Checkout.com handles payments for the world’s leading enterprises that shape the digital economy Executive Moves xMoney Global names Greg Siourounis as co-founder and CEO News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80945/xmoney-global-names-greg-siourounis-as-co-founder-and-ceo He joins xMoney directly from blockchain and smart contract platform Sui Foundation Executive Moves Zurich crypto boutique recruits Abrdn executives in restructuring News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80922/zurich-crypto-boutique-recruits-abrdn-executives-in-restructuring Crypto asset manager 21.co hires three senior staff from Abrdn for its new-look setup. Executive Moves Pipe appoints new leadership team News Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80921/pipe-appoints-new-leadership-team Rakipovic, Wiger, Loh and Lear will further accelerate Pipe’s mission to scale globally, expand the embedded financial suite of products, and reach more SMBs through global partners. Executive Moves UK regtech Vixio names Christian Erlandson as new board chair News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80907/uk-regtech-vixio-names-christian-erlandson-as-new-board-chair Erlandson steps into the role previously held by Gehan Talwatte, who chaired the company for the last two years. Executive Moves Starling Bank appoints chief marketing officer News Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80885/starling-bank-appoints-chief-marketing-officer Michele brings more than 20 years of experience working for some of the world’s largest digital businesses Executive Moves Comviva appoints Raja Mansukhani chief strategy, technology and transformation officer News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80861/comviva-appoints-raja-mansukhani-chief-strategy-technology-and-transformation-officer Prior to joining Comviva, Raja was the CEO of a Digital Platforms company within the Axiata Group. Executive Moves Starling poaches TSB's Hyder to lead SME banking unit News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80862/starling-poaches-tsbamp039s-hyder-to-lead-sme-banking-unit In his new role, he is tasked with driving commercial growth and innovation in Starling’s business banking division, developing and launching new propositions. Executive Moves SIX appoints Bjørn Sibbern as new CEO News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80870/six-appoints-bjamposlashrn-sibbern-as-new-ceo Since joining SIX as CEO in 2018, Jos Dijsselhof has played a pivotal role in developing the company commercially and expanding its international presence. Executive Moves Crypto.com Gains Mastercard License to Launch Crypto Cards in Bahrain, GCC News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80933/cryptocom-gains-mastercard-license-to-launch-crypto-cards-in-bahrain-gcc This move leverages Crypto.com’s recently acquired license from the Central Bank of Bahrain Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance BSP May Grant More Than Four New Digital Bank Licenses in 2025 News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80934/bsp-may-grant-more-than-four-new-digital-bank-licenses-in-2025 This decision depends on whether applicants can meet the enhanced requirements set by the Philippines central bank. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait implements SymphonyAI AML tech News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80939/bank-of-bahrain-and-kuwait-implements-symphonyai-aml-tech This move is aimed at enhancing regulatory compliance and effectively targeting financial crime. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance The UK's Online Safety Act – where are we a year on? News Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80899/the-ukamp039s-online-safety-act-ampndash-where-are-we-a-year-on On 19 March 2024, practitioners witnessed the first conviction for cyberflashing under the act. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Reem Finance selects Temenos to power new digital community bank in the UAE News Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80874/reem-finance-selects-temenos-to-power-new-digital-community-bank-in-the-uae Temenos SaaS enables rapid time-to-market and streamlined scalability, ensuring agility and efficiency as the business grows Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Navigating new frontiers in tax compliance with AI technology News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80871/navigating-new-frontiers-in-tax-compliance-with-ai-technology AI’s role in enhancing tax compliance primarily focuses on automating mundane tasks such as data entry, document review, and tax calculations. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance New regulations reinforce Dubai’s progressive virtual assets landscape News Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80850/new-regulations-reinforce-dubaiamprsquos-progressive-virtual-assets-landscape The cryptocurrency market, which experienced a significant downturn with the collapse of FTX Trading Ltd in 2022 Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Britain’s finance watchdog sets out plan to implement crypto regulation regime by 2026 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80851/britainamprsquos-finance-watchdog-sets-out-plan-to-implement-crypto-regulation-regime-by-2026 The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled a timeline detailing key dates and milestones it’s working toward on its regulatory roadmap for crypto. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Signicat Taps AsiaVerify to Strengthen its Identity Verification in APAC News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80831/signicat-taps-asiaverify-to-strengthen-its-identity-verification-in-apac The partnership will streamline compliance processes Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Central Bank of Brazil to pilot CBDC trade finance solution with Chainlink, Microsoft, 7COMm and Banco Inter News Aggregation Team Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80790/central-bank-of-brazil-to-pilot-cbdc-trade-finance-solution-with-chainlink-microsoft-7comm-and-banco-inter Participants will collaborate on automating supply chain management and other trade finance processes by combining blockchain technology and oracles into a single solution. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance dLocal, Spreedly partner to boost payment access in APAC & Africa News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80941/dlocal-spreedly-partner-to-boost-payment-access-in-apac-ampamp-africa It will offer customers access to dLocal’s over 900 alternative payment methods (APMs) and the benefits of Spreedly’s vast payment ecosystem. Retail Banking Valiram Taps Atome to Offer ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ in Malaysia and Singapore News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80917/valiram-taps-atome-to-offer-amplsquobuy-now-pay-lateramprsquo-in-malaysia-and-singapore This enables Valiram's customers to split their purchases into multiple interest-free payments. Retail Banking Tranglo expands remittance services to 7 African countries News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80875/tranglo-expands-remittance-services-to-7-african-countries Tranglo tackles this with its efficient and cost-efficient solutions, making cross-border payments simpler and more affordable. Retail Banking Real-Time Payments to Give 21 Million Filipinos Bank Access by 2028 News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80878/real-time-payments-to-give-21-million-filipinos-bank-access-by-2028 This economic uplift could create approximately 29,238 jobs across the Philippines. Retail Banking Norway joins Eurosystem’s instant payment service News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80886/norway-joins-eurosystemamprsquos-instant-payment-service Norway has struck a deal to add the krone to the Eurosystem’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (Tips) service. Retail Banking Embedded credit card platform Cardless raises $30 million News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80838/embedded-credit-card-platform-cardless-raises-30-million The funding was led by Activant Capital Retail Banking No-code payment orchestrator Norbr raise €3 million News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80839/no-code-payment-orchestrator-norbr-raise-ampeuro3-million He says the company will invest the fresh capital in product development, compliance tools and hiring. Retail Banking HSBC UK enters POS financing market News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80824/hsbc-uk-enters-pos-financing-market HSBC Flexipay will be available to Brits regardless of whether they have an existing relationship with the bank, with the promise of quick applications and decisions during the checkout process. Retail Banking Mastercard and New Africa Technology launch FinTech card in Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire & Benin News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80825/mastercard-and-new-africa-technology-launch-fintech-card-in-senegal-campocircte-damprsquoivoire-ampamp-benin "This collaboration represents a major step forward in making financial services more accessible across the region,” said Birane N’dour, CEO of New Africa Technology. Retail Banking Mollie and PayPal join forces on marketplace payments News Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80835/mollie-and-paypal-join-forces-on-marketplace-payments This strategic partnership with PayPal underscores Mollie’s commitment to delivering innovative and tailored payment solutions Retail Banking Power purchase agreements can help data centre sustainability goals News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80932/power-purchase-agreements-can-help-data-centre-sustainability-goals To prevent overheating and maintain optimal performance, data centres use extensive cooling systems, which can accrue a lot of energy consumption. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Ripple Awaits Regulatory Green Light for RLUSD Stablecoin Launch News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80935/ripple-awaits-regulatory-green-light-for-rlusd-stablecoin-launch Ripple has yet to secure the final approval from the New York Department of Financial Services Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Independent Reserve Opens Singapore Office News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80936/independent-reserve-opens-singapore-office Independent Reserve was among the first to secure a full digital payment token license in Singapore Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Nuvei introduces blockchain-based payments in Latin America News Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80943/nuvei-introduces-blockchain-based-payments-in-latin-america The solution benefits from Visa’s wide acceptance and simplifies corporate treasury management, offering faster cross-border transactions, secure digital asset custody, reduced currency complexity, and improved operational liquidity. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI dtcpay Announces Shift to Stablecoin-Only Payment Services by 2025 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80911/dtcpay-announces-shift-to-stablecoin-only-payment-services-by-2025 dtcpay will phase out of support for Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the year Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI 9fin raises $50m to build debt capital markets technology News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80913/9fin-raises-50m-to-build-debt-capital-markets-technology 9fin is used by asset managers with a combined AUM of over $17 trillion Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI The rise of AI agents News Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80924/the-rise-of-ai-agents The unprecedented rise of three-trillion-dollar market cap companies such as Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft highlights Big Tech’s dominance. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Crypto and FinTech Cry Foul Over Debanking — Could Real Issue Lie in Risk? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80905/crypto-and-fintech-cry-foul-over-debanking-ampmdash-could-real-issue-lie-in-risk This can occur for various reasons, including regulatory concerns, perceived risks, compliance issues or reputational considerations. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Augmented Advocacy Series (Bermuda): Copyright infringement in the age of AI News Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80890/augmented-advocacy-series-bermuda-copyright-infringement-in-the-age-of-ai AI refers to systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI AI misinformation now perceived a top risk to business News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80898/ai-misinformation-now-perceived-a-top-risk-to-business “People are using AI for nefarious reasons to trick people into doing things they would not otherwise do,” Mr Smith said. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI TSB banking app goes down leaving thousands unable to access accounts News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80892/tsb-banking-app-goes-down-leaving-thousands-unable-to-access-accounts Down Detector, which monitors site outages, has seen over 2,100 reports this morning. Mobile Banking ‘Internet For All’: Government Launches $1.7B Project to Expand Access in Mozambique News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80893/amplsquointernet-for-allamprsquo-government-launches-17b-project-to-expand-access-in-mozambique The survey on ‘Mobile Phone Users’, produced in coordination with the National Statistics Institute (INE), also revealed that the cost of living and purchasing power of Mozambicans is very low compared to other SADC Mobile Banking Guernsey’s mobile mast emissions are well within safe levels News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80896/guernseyamprsquos-mobile-mast-emissions-are-well-within-safe-levels Mobile masts help Guernsey residents and visitors to the Island stay connected Mobile Banking GCash makes it easier for Filipinos in Europe to send remittances News Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80844/gcash-makes-it-easier-for-filipinos-in-europe-to-send-remittances Previously, sending money from the UK and Europe to the Philippines has been a complex and time-consuming process, often involving expensive fees and multiple intermediaries. Mobile Banking Adyen goes live with Tap to Pay on iPhone with NewStore in NZ News Aggregation Team Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80810/adyen-goes-live-with-tap-to-pay-on-iphone-with-newstore-in-nz At checkout, merchants will prompt the customer to hold their contactless payment near the merchant’s iPhone, and the payment will be securely completed using NFC technology. Mobile Banking Lloyds Bank adds Benefit Calculator to mobile app News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 21, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80788/lloyds-bank-adds-benefit-calculator-to-mobile-app Lloyds says the tool, developed by Scottish fintech inbest, could help a wide range of people to access support Mobile Banking Hejaz launches Australia’s first halal investment app News Team Tuesday, November 19, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80748/hejaz-launches-australiaamprsquos-first-halal-investment-app The Halal Money app has rapidly gained over 15,000 downloads in the first weeks of its beta launch, and Hejaz expects it to be embraced by Muslims nationwide. Mobile Banking Myanmar’s Wave Money taps Amdocs for Digital Financial Services platform News Aggregation Team Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80730/myanmaramprsquos-wave-money-taps-amdocs-for-digital-financial-services-platform Wave Money has chosen to deploy Amdocs’ Digital Financial Services platform to enhance its service capabilities. Mobile Banking FIS: Lack of Branches, In-Person Service Keep Singaporeans Loyal to Traditional Banks News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80697/fis-lack-of-branches-in-person-service-keep-singaporeans-loyal-to-traditional-banks The survey, which polled over 1,000 retail banking customers, highlights the growing appeal of digital banks across all age groups. Mobile Banking European mobile payment operators enable interoperability News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 14, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80705/european-mobile-payment-operators-enable-interoperability The partners say their effort is a viable option for the Eurosystem's objective of encouraging the adoption of pan-European instant transfers using existing infrastructures. Mobile Banking Bridging the gap between tech, finance and people News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80938/bridging-the-gap-between-tech-finance-and-people A global provider of universal banking and digital financial software solutions explains how the financial services sector is harnessing the power of AI, blockchain and quantum computing to meet customer expectations in a new digital era Comment & Analysis Three-quarters of financial product sales in UK conducted online News Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80873/three-quarters-of-financial-product-sales-in-uk-conducted-online For the first time over half (52%) of all interactions that European customers have with their banks regarding new product purchases are on digital channels, further supporting this trend. Comment & Analysis Is the Digital Banking boom neglecting older generations? News Aggregation Team Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80739/is-the-digital-banking-boom-neglecting-older-generations Additionally, 78% of that same group believe that the increasing digitalisation of society marginalises older people, who often face barriers to accessing, understanding, and using technology. Comment & Analysis The sun shines on the brave News Aggregation Team Friday, November 08, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80639/the-sun-shines-on-the-brave This relationship has turbo-charged us. Comment & Analysis Beyond banking’s four walls: the journey to open finance News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 06, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80601/beyond-bankingamprsquos-four-walls-the-journey-to-open-finance The introduction of customer-centric financial services via open banking presents a unique opportunity for consumers and businesses alike. Comment & Analysis The shifting sands of influence in fintech News Aggregation Team Friday, October 25, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80473/the-shifting-sands-of-influence-in-fintech London was the place that took centre stage in the fintech revolution Comment & Analysis Nearly 80 Million U.S. Consumers Lost Money to Scams in Last Five Years, With AI Key to Tackling Fraud and Financial Crime News Aggregation Team Wednesday, October 23, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80445/nearly-80-million-us-consumers-lost-money-to-scams-in-last-five-years-with-ai-key-to-tackling-fraud-and-financial-crime Three in ten (30%) U.S. consumers say they or their households suffered losses after being targeted by scammers. Comment & Analysis Finastra Simplifies SME Lending with New Loan Servicing Solution News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80418/finastra-simplifies-sme-lending-with-new-loan-servicing-solution By integrating this new functionality into its existing Loan IQ platform, financial institutions can manage their entire loan portfolios within a single system. Comment & Analysis The evolution of connectivity and preparing for what’s next News Aggregation Team Tuesday, October 22, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80423/the-evolution-of-connectivity-and-preparing-for-whatamprsquos-next In 2020, the world was taught an important lesson about the value of being connected. Comment & Analysis Is the fintech industry ready for Gen Z demands? Gen Z leads the rewards revolution, finds ZBD payments study News Aggregation Team Monday, October 21, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80410/is-the-fintech-industry-ready-for-gen-z-demands-gen-z-leads-the-rewards-revolution-finds-zbd-payments-study Gen Z will likely be the largest and richest generation in human history. Comment & Analysis Warning over cybercrime surge in South Africa this holiday season News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80894/warning-over-cybercrime-surge-in-south-africa-this-holiday-season South Africa ranks 14th globally in the average cost of a data breach, reaching $2.78 million (~R50 million) in 2024, according to Allianz. Cyber Security IoD Jersey Digital Committee urges proactive leadership on cyber and information security risk News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80895/iod-jersey-digital-committee-urges-proactive-leadership-on-cyber-and-information-security-risk Further presentations from BDO and Matt Palmer, Director of the Jersey Cyber Security Centre further reiterated that Directors need to have the skills and knowledge to lead their business Cyber Security Hackers steal $17 million from Central Bank of Uganda News Aggregation Team Friday, November 29, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80872/hackers-steal-17-million-from-central-bank-of-uganda Hackers have breached the Central Bank of Uganda's firewalls and stolen $17 million from Treasury accounts. Cyber Security Will 2025 be the turning point for cybersecurity in finance? News Aggregation Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80869/will-2025-be-the-turning-point-for-cybersecurity-in-finance This growing threat landscape is driving a fundamental shift in cybersecurity strategies. Cyber Security Cybersecurity law package 2024 passed by the Australian parliament News Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80837/cybersecurity-law-package-2024-passed-by-the-australian-parliament Under the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Act 2024 there will be a new limited-use obligation on the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) to protect the information voluntarily provided Cyber Security Online Fraud Charter Hasn’t Had Desired Impact: 6.6mil UK Adult Fall Victim to Fraud Finds Which? News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 26, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80836/online-fraud-charter-hasnamprsquot-had-desired-impact-66mil-uk-adult-fall-victim-to-fraud-finds-which Major tech companies vowed to adopt “a raft of measures” to protect users from scam content, including verifying new advertisers and promptly removing any fraudulent content. Cyber Security Finastra Confirms Breach Amid Hacker’s 400GB Data Theft Claim News Aggregation Team Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80809/finastra-confirms-breach-amid-hackeramprsquos-400gb-data-theft-claim This trove of information reportedly included sensitive client files and internal Finastra documents. Cyber Security Channel Island tech specialists join Europe-wide cybersecurity initiative News Aggregation Team Monday, November 25, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80818/channel-island-tech-specialists-join-europe-wide-cybersecurity-initiative Cybersecurity experts from all over Europe, including the UK and Ireland participated in the second annual conference of European internet security professionals in Brussels. Cyber Security BioCatch pilots fraud intelligence network with cohort of Aussie banks News Aggregation Team Friday, November 22, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80789/biocatch-pilots-fraud-intelligence-network-with-cohort-of-aussie-banks The pilot will see the participating banks use BioCatch Trust as an additional protection layer to assess risks linked to the accounts customers direct domestic online payments to. Cyber Security Fraud fears impacting small businesses News Aggregation Team Monday, November 18, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80737/fraud-fears-impacting-small-businesses Fear of fraud is pushing consumers to larger businesses, further undermining SME business. Cyber Security 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 Family guys focus on the Fed, tech and succession plans News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 25, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80111/family-guys-focus-on-the-fed-tech-and-succession-plans Family offices are becoming increasingly professionalised and global. Research Visa reveals SME megatrends in the UAE News Team Monday, July 22, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79381/visa-reveals-sme-megatrends-in-the-uae Visa recognizes the pivotal role of SMEs in driving economic growth Research Digital infrastructure top challenge to real world asset tokenisation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79329/digital-infrastructure-top-challenge-to-real-world-asset-tokenisation Cybersecurity, decentralised finance and digital identity were also recognised as critical elements Research May crypto investments hit $1B driven by Notcoin launch — KuCoin News Aggregation Team Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78919/may-crypto-investments-hit-1b-driven-by-notcoin-launch-ampmdash-kucoin KuCoin Research believes that the low float, high FDV trend in crypto led investors to other options like Notcoin, which had all its tokens circulating during launch. Research How AI Can Help Asset Managers Do Their Jobs News Aggregation Team Thursday, May 30, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78742/how-ai-can-help-asset-managers-do-their-jobs Digging up data, boosting productivity, divining client needs—these are among the benefits artificial intelligence can bring, per a BCG report. Research Investing in Fintech: How Technology is Reshaping the Financial Services Landscape News Aggregation Team Friday, May 17, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78598/investing-in-fintech-how-technology-is-reshaping-the-financial-services-landscape Recent quarters have seen a slowing in the rate of deals being done but fintech innovation remains a very powerful economic driver across the global economy. Research Time to ditch your wallet for good. Are you in? News Aggregation Team Monday, May 13, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78523/time-to-ditch-your-wallet-for-good-are-you-in Bank of Valletta has rolled out an extensive digital wallet service Research API Security in Open Banking: Balancing Innovation with Risk Management News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80944/api-security-in-open-banking-balancing-innovation-with-risk-management To maximize API security, consider implementing multi-factor authentication, authorization protocols, and other tools. Innovation & Startups AI Revolution Set to Triple Southeast Asia’s Data Center Capacity by 2030 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80918/ai-revolution-set-to-triple-southeast-asiaamprsquos-data-center-capacity-by-2030 With billions of dollars already poured in, Southeast Asia is uniquely positioned to benefit from this trend Innovation & Startups Synthetic data platform Synthera raises $1.86 million pre-Seed investment News Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80904/synthetic-data-platform-synthera-raises-186-million-pre-seed-investment Synthera tackles these limitations head-on by creating synthetic financial data that generates realistic market scenarios. Innovation & Startups HSBC Innovation Banking UK backs CoachHub with €40m News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80906/hsbc-innovation-banking-uk-backs-coachhub-with-ampeuro40m This strategic capital marks a significant milestone as we further our mission to democratise coaching Innovation & Startups KPay Raises US$55 Million Series A to Fuel Asian Expansion Plans News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80908/kpay-raises-us55-million-series-a-to-fuel-asian-expansion-plans The funding will be used to fuel KPay‘s expansion plans across key Asian economies, including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand. Innovation & Startups How Cloud ERP Is Transforming The Future Of Banking News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80912/how-cloud-erp-is-transforming-the-future-of-banking Cloud ERP integrates SCB's financial processes into a unified cloud ERP platform Innovation & Startups WPS Advisory works with Moneyhub on development of LifeStage financial app News Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80915/wps-advisory-works-with-moneyhub-on-development-of-lifestage-financial-app Moneyhub and WPS Advisory have also integrated the platform with three separate partners. Innovation & Startups Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025 News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80889/why-identity-management-is-an-essential-investment-for-australian-financial-services-providers-in-2025 That's to be expected, given the well documented benefits such a strategy can deliver. Innovation & Startups The Evolving Relationship Between Fintechs and Traditional Banks News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80891/the-evolving-relationship-between-fintechs-and-traditional-banks This article explores the nuances of this evolving relationship, highlighting the challenges, opportunities, and implications for the future of banking. Innovation & Startups Tenity to Invest in XRP Ledger Startups as It Doubles Down on DeFi News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80900/tenity-to-invest-in-xrp-ledger-startups-as-it-doubles-down-on-defi Tenity has highlighted the XRP Ledger’s speed, energy efficiency, and security as key factors for its adoption. Innovation & Startups 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 ETFs Utilize Integrated Management Approach, Provide Allocations to All Core Equity Asset Classes News Team Friday, October 11, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80305/etfs-utilize-integrated-management-approach-provide-allocations-to-all-core-equity-asset-classes The new equity-based ETFs now provide building block solutions for investor portfolios across all core equity asset classes. Trading Platforms Broadridge Launches Tradeverse, Transforms the Way Global Financial Firms Manage Their Trading Data News Aggregation Team Wednesday, September 04, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79880/broadridge-launches-tradeverse-transforms-the-way-global-financial-firms-manage-their-trading-data Cloud-native platform reinvents the data lake by capturing and harmonizing the full transaction lifecycle, enabling firms to unlock opportunities through advanced data analytics and AI capabilities Trading Platforms Newgen launches trade finance platform in the Middle East News Team Monday, September 02, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79845/newgen-launches-trade-finance-platform-in-the-middle-east The Middle East launch of Newgen’s trade finance platform follows a strong year of growth for the company Trading Platforms Payoneer acquires payroll start-up Skuad in Singapore for $61m News Aggregation Team Thursday, August 08, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79588/payoneer-acquires-payroll-start-up-skuad-in-singapore-for-61m It currently operates in 160 countries worldwide with support for 100 currencies. Trading Platforms Trading app gamification can increase risk taking - FCA News Aggregation Team Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79032/trading-app-gamification-can-increase-risk-taking-fca In addition, DEPs have a larger impact on people with low financial literacy, women and younger Brits. Trading Platforms FintechOS bags $60m in Series B+ investment round News Aggregation Team Tuesday, June 04, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78795/fintechos-bags-60m-in-series-b-investment-round It says its low-code tech “simplifies and accelerates the launching, servicing, and expansion of financial products and services”. Trading Platforms HPS set to acquire digital banking and payment software provider CR2 News Aggregation Team Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78724/hps-set-to-acquire-digital-banking-and-payment-software-provider-cr2 The deal includes all of CR2’s assets and technology, including its flagship BankWorld platform. Trading Platforms Citi fined $79M by UK regulators for trading control failures News Aggregation Team Friday, May 24, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78699/citi-fined-79m-by-uk-regulators-for-trading-control-failures Citigroup Inc. has been slapped with a hefty $79 million fine by British regulators, marking one of the largest penalties ever issued in the UK for breaches in trading systems. Trading Platforms BNP Paribas Securities Services unveils post-trade data services with NeoXam News Aggregation Team Thursday, December 05, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80940/bnp-paribas-securities-services-unveils-post-trade-data-services-with-neoxam All are operated on NeoXam’s advanced and scalable technology. Alternative Investments QuantHouse adds Saudi Exchange data News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80916/quanthouse-adds-saudi-exchange-data All of this data is available to QuantHouse clients through a single API, enabling it to be integrated into existing client workflows. Alternative Investments Amsterdam’s ThreatFabric raises additional funds from Rabo Investments to enhance banking security News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80927/amsterdamamprsquos-threatfabric-raises-additional-funds-from-rabo-investments-to-enhance-banking-security Rabo Investments joins existing investors Motive Ventures, 10x Founders, and 14Peaks Capital. Alternative Investments Banked buys Australian A2A payments outfit Waave News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80928/banked-buys-australian-a2a-payments-outfit-waave n Europe, the EPI's new Wero wallet is widely expected to accelerate adoption of Pay by Bank, while in the US giant retailer Walmart is getting ready to enter the fray. Alternative Investments Ebury strengthens Irish presence with new Dublin office News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 04, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80929/ebury-strengthens-irish-presence-with-new-dublin-office The office will also support the continued growth of Ebury Institutional Solutions Alternative Investments Mexican fintech start-up R2 secures $50m debt facility and $9m in fresh equity News Aggregation Team Tuesday, December 03, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80909/mexican-fintech-start-up-r2-secures-50m-debt-facility-and-9m-in-fresh-equity Founded in 2020, R2 offers an API-first embedded lending platform built to enable companies to offer revenue-based financing to their small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers in Latin America. Alternative Investments Investor Demand For Control Will Drive Tokenisation Agenda – But Education and Collaboration Are Key News Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80897/investor-demand-for-control-will-drive-tokenisation-agenda-ampndash-but-education-and-collaboration-are-key Education and creating forums for sensible constructive conversation is significantly important if we are to maintain momentum as an industry Alternative Investments DBS, EnterpriseSG, and IMDA Launch ‘Spark GenAI’ to Drive AI Awareness for SMEs News Aggregation Team Monday, December 02, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80901/dbs-enterprisesg-and-imda-launch-amplsquospark-genaiamprsquo-to-drive-ai-awareness-for-smes Spark GenAI seeks to address this gap by providing SMEs with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively integrate Gen AI. Alternative Investments LTX, A Broadridge Company, Announces Strategic Partnership with TransFICC to Improve Connectivity and Onboarding Speeds News Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80849/ltx-a-broadridge-company-announces-strategic-partnership-with-transficc-to-improve-connectivity-and-onboarding-speeds Sell-side clients benefit from simplified integration and connectivity to LTX, reduced operational risk and implementation costs and improved time-to-market Alternative Investments Partior Welcomes Deutsche Bank as Strategic Investor News Aggregation Team Wednesday, November 27, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80853/partior-welcomes-deutsche-bank-as-strategic-investor This also complements Deutsche Bank’s recent launch of dbX, a next-generation correspondent banking ecosystem designed to optimise and expand its financial institution client services. Alternative Investments 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 UK climate fintech Zero secures partners ahead of launch News Aggregation Team Wednesday, August 28, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79794/uk-climate-fintech-zero-secures-partners-ahead-of-launch Through personalised insights and recommendations, Zero say it will help people reduce their carbon footprint and contribute to climate and nature-positive solutions. Planet SOS “We want to be the App Store for Recycling”: meet EasyWaste the tech entrepreneur working to eradicate waste News Team Thursday, August 08, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79583/ampldquowe-want-to-be-the-app-store-for-recyclingamprdquo-meet-easywaste-the-tech-entrepreneur-working-to-eradicate-waste The award recognises young, innovative talents working in areas Planet SOS Investor Communications Japan and Broadridge Launch ESG Solution for Corporate Issuers in Japan News Team Thursday, August 01, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79506/investor-communications-japan-and-broadridge-launch-esg-solution-for-corporate-issuers-in-japan Solution enables firms to evaluate and improve their ESG performance Planet SOS Data shows decrease in late-stage climate tech funding News Aggregation Team Wednesday, July 10, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/79246/data-shows-decrease-in-late-stage-climate-tech-funding This marked the first overall decrease in deal activity, with the total deal count dropping by 3% compared to last year. Planet SOS ING mobile app to show CO2 emissions of customer transactions News Aggregation Team Monday, June 17, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78949/ing-mobile-app-to-show-co2-emissions-of-customer-transactions In addition to insight into their CO2 emissions, customers also receive tips to reduce their emissions and a comparison is made with the average CO2 emissions of the Dutch. Planet SOS ERM expands APAC presence with Energetics acquisition News Aggregation Team Friday, June 07, 2024 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/78849/erm-expands-apac-presence-with-energetics-acquisition With a workforce of around 100 professionals, Energetics offers tailored services Planet SOS