Managers of Wealth - Fintech https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:14:05 GMT part of MediaG8way Group https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/ https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/assets/images/logo.png Managers of Wealth - Fintech KohanaPHP Merit Financial Advisors Acquires $260M SSC Wealth News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85523/merit-financial-advisors-acquires-260m-ssc-wealth As part of the acquisition, four SSC Wealth members, including partners and wealth managers Bert Falley and Michele Hammann, will join Merit Financial Advisors as regional VP and partners at Merit Financial Advisors Wealth & Asset Management Pave taps Fidelity to scale automated wealth management News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85507/pave-taps-fidelity-to-scale-automated-wealth-management Advisors will be able to automate portfolio processes across connected accounts while maintaining existing custodial relationships, a structure designed to reduce operational disruption. Wealth & Asset Management Banking behemoth JP Morgan Nutmegs rivals with purchase of WealthOS News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85508/banking-behemoth-jp-morgan-nutmegs-rivals-with-purchase-of-wealthos JP Morgan Chase has swooped to buy pensions technology platform WealthOS for an undisclosed sum, according to an internal memo circulated by the American banking giant and seen by Sky News. Wealth & Asset Management Wealth management and the tokenised future News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85509/wealth-management-and-the-tokenised-future With its latest move, the company, which launched in 2007 and now has more than 40 million registered users, will be launching US equities as ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain. Wealth & Asset Management UBS Explores BTC Trading For Wealthy Clients As Wall Street Embraces Crypto News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85512/ubs-explores-btc-trading-for-wealthy-clients-as-wall-street-embraces-crypto The Swiss bank, which managed $4.7 trillion in wealth assets as of September 30, is selecting partners for a cryptocurrency offering after months of discussions. Wealth & Asset Management WRISE Group Partners to Expand UAE Private Banking Access News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85484/wrise-group-partners-to-expand-uae-private-banking-access The partnership marks a significant milestone in WRISE Group's expansion strategy across the United Arab Emirates and the broader Middle East. Wealth & Asset Management Broadridge Recognized as One of FORTUNE Magazine’s 2026 ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85491/broadridge-recognized-as-one-of-fortune-magazineamprsquos-2026-amplsquoworldamprsquos-most-admired-companiesamprsquo These honors reflect Broadridge’s continued investment in next-generation capabilities that help clients drive efficiency, resilience, and growth. Wealth & Asset Management Alpaca becomes a unicorn News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85406/alpaca-becomes-a-unicorn Alpaca’s scalable APIs and self-clearing custody enable global access to stocks, ETFs, options, crypto and fixed income products. Wealth & Asset Management Crypto exchange Coincheck to buy digital asset manager 3iQ News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85380/crypto-exchange-coincheck-to-buy-digital-asset-manager-3iq 3iQ was founded in 2012 and in 2024, Japanese fintech Monex acquired a majority stake for approximately $46 million. Wealth & Asset Management iAltA acquires BridgeFT News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85381/ialta-acquires-bridgeft BridgeFT has been a leader in helping advisors and wealth technology companies unify critical client and portfolio data to power applications across the wealth management ecosystem. Wealth & Asset Management Idong Usoro named Miconex’s first chief digital and operations officer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85535/idong-usoro-named-miconexamprsquos-first-chief-digital-and-operations-officer Usoro has supported the Scottish fintech in a strategic advisory capacity for the last seven years. Executive Moves Wells Fargo hires former AWS exec Faraz Shafiq to lead AI innovation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85545/wells-fargo-hires-former-aws-exec-faraz-shafiq-to-lead-ai-innovation As head of AI products and solutions, Wells Fargo says Shafiq "will oversee the vision, roadmap, and development for enterprise-wide, AI-powered products". Executive Moves Zachery Anderson joins JP Morgan Payments as chief data and analytics officer News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85546/zachery-anderson-joins-jp-morgan-payments-as-chief-data-and-analytics-officer Anderson moves from NatWest, where he has served as chief data and analytics officer, and head of open banking, personalisation, and AI since 2020. Executive Moves Amazon Said to Be on Track for Largest Corporate Layoffs in Its History News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85525/amazon-said-to-be-on-track-for-largest-corporate-layoffs-in-its-history The latest reductions are expected to affect teams across AWS, retail and Prime Video, even as the company continues to report strong business performance. Executive Moves Pranav Seth Appointed Chairman of Techcom General Insurance News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85526/pranav-seth-appointed-chairman-of-techcom-general-insurance He previously served as Chief Digital Officer at Techcombank and has held senior roles at OCBC and McKinsey Executive Moves Fourthline appoints Fleur de Roos as chief operating officer News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85529/fourthline-appoints-fleur-de-roos-as-chief-operating-officer Her background includes training in law at Utrecht University and early-career experience at international law firm Clifford Chance, where she worked in corporate law and financial services. Executive Moves Revolut Seeks Senior Management for Swiss Expansion News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85510/revolut-seeks-senior-management-for-swiss-expansion The breadth and seniority of these positions is unprecedented for Revolut in the local market. Executive Moves Citigroup Hires Tech Executive Govind for Investment Banking News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85485/citigroup-hires-tech-executive-govind-for-investment-banking Mark Keene and Pankaj Goel said in the memo that Govind will report to them. Executive Moves ThetRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85497/thetray-appoints-brad-levy-as-ceo Levy brings decades of experience building and leading mission-critical financial infrastructure at scale. Executive Moves Smarsh strengthens leadership team News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85480/smarsh-strengthens-leadership-team Smarsh is positioning its platform to help customers automate compliance and unlock actionable insights within increasingly complex regulatory environments. Executive Moves Malaysia tests bank readiness for MyDigital ID rollout News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85533/malaysia-tests-bank-readiness-for-mydigital-id-rollout The update was disclosed by the Ministry of Finance in a written parliamentary response, with local news agency Bernama reporting on the progress of the initiative. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Nedbank issues urgent scam alert over AI-generated investment fraud News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85522/nedbank-issues-urgent-scam-alert-over-ai-generated-investment-fraud Nedbank has confirmed that the content is a scam and is not linked to the bank or any of its legitimate products. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance FCA seeks feedback on further rules for cryptoasset firms News Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85530/fca-seeks-feedback-on-further-rules-for-cryptoasset-firms These proposals continue our progress towards an open, sustainable and competitive crypto market that people can trust. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance States Assembly approves Cyber Security Law News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85514/states-assembly-approves-cyber-security-law The main effect of the Law will be on organisations that are classed as OES in a range of sectors Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance PayPal introduces free DIY tax filing News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85473/paypal-introduces-free-diy-tax-filing With this partnership, PayPal keeps financial management in one convenient destination while expanding the suite of financial tools that help customers get more out of their money. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance UK Small Businesses Invest Nearly £5bn a Year in Tax and Accounting Software as Monzo Launches Free HMRC-Recognised Tool, Powered by Sage News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85454/uk-small-businesses-invest-nearly-amppound5bn-a-year-in-tax-and-accounting-software-as-monzo-launches-free-hmrc-recognised-tool-powered-by-sage The new MTD rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Monzo launches free tax tool ahead of new rules News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85434/monzo-launches-free-tax-tool-ahead-of-new-rules The Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax rules will require sole traders and landlords to use approved digital systems to submit quarterly income and expenses updates. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance FTC asks court to hold payment processor Cliq in contempt News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85435/ftc-asks-court-to-hold-payment-processor-cliq-in-contempt The commission has asked the court to impose at least $52.9 million in compensatory relief for consumers, modify the 2015 order to permanently ban Phillips and Blaugrund from the payment processing business Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Razorpay secures RBI approval for cross-border payments News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85418/razorpay-secures-rbi-approval-for-cross-border-payments The approval enables Razorpay to expand its regulated role in facilitating cross-border transactions for Indian merchants as well as overseas businesses operating in the country. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance Metro Bank modernises AML operations with SymphonyAI News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85371/metro-bank-modernises-aml-operations-with-symphonyai The bank faced mounting challenges linked to its legacy platform, which had become difficult to enhance without significant cost and internal effort. Legal,Regulation,Tax & Compliance WireBarley Partners with LAFC in First Deal for Korean Fintech News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85532/wirebarley-partners-with-lafc-in-first-deal-for-korean-fintech The collaboration unites two brands built on global connectivity, trust, and community. Retail Banking Checkout.com to Handle Payments for Freenow Across Nine European Markets News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85544/checkoutcom-to-handle-payments-for-freenow-across-nine-european-markets The partnership will support post-paid journeys and provide AI-driven insights to improve payment reliability and performance Retail Banking Thisbank, the UK's new branchless bank, promises human touch and competitive savings News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85502/thisbank-the-ukamp039s-new-branchless-bank-promises-human-touch-and-competitive-savings Thisbank was created by revitalising the UK arm of loss-making JN Bank under new leadership and ownership and backed by UK and US investment. Retail Banking Montran opens new office in Dubai News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85504/montran-opens-new-office-in-dubai The Dubai office will serve as Montran's regional hub for infrastructure projects and client partnerships across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the broader MENA region. Retail Banking Flutterwave to offer stablecoin wallets to merchants in Africa News Aggregation Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85505/flutterwave-to-offer-stablecoin-wallets-to-merchants-in-africa Flutterwave will provide merchants with a comprehensive embedded wallet experience that facilitates seamless transactions using stablecoin payments. Retail Banking UK credit card use rises as debit spending softens News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85494/uk-credit-card-use-rises-as-debit-spending-softens Credit cards, by contrast, recorded stronger momentum. Retail Banking 9Pay Pilots Stablecoin-to-QR Payments Under Vietnam IFC Sandbox News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85495/9pay-pilots-stablecoin-to-qr-payments-under-vietnam-ifc-sandbox The trial focuses on simplifying cross-border payments for overseas users through local QR networks. Retail Banking Wise Serves Nearly 11 Million Users, Plans 2026 Dual Listing News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85467/wise-serves-nearly-11-million-users-plans-2026-dual-listing New product launches and regulatory approvals in Asia and Africa supported Wise’s continued international expansion. Retail Banking Zepz buys Pomelo to expand beyond remittances News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85469/zepz-buys-pomelo-to-expand-beyond-remittances The deal strengthens Zepz's position in the Philippines, a huge market where Pomelo - not to be confused with the Argentinian payments startup of the same name - has a strong presence. Retail Banking TrueLayer and Stripe bring Pay by Bank payments to Finland News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85476/truelayer-and-stripe-bring-pay-by-bank-payments-to-finland The rollout begins this month and will soon be available to all Kustom merchants. Retail Banking Sage Capital Management launches private banking service for institutional clients News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85531/sage-capital-management-launches-private-banking-service-for-institutional-clients In addition, Sage Capital Management has introduced a proprietary unified trading platform for liquidity, execution, risk management, and Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA). Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Trading 212 sold crypto ETNs to UK retail investors without FCA authorisation - FT News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85534/trading-212-sold-crypto-etns-to-uk-retail-investors-without-fca-authorisation-ft Trading 212 was selling crypto ETNs without this authorisation until it applied for it last week. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI PayPal takes next step in AI rollout with Cymbio acquisition News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85536/paypal-takes-next-step-in-ai-rollout-with-cymbio-acquisition The acquisition marks the next step in PayPal and Cymbio's collaborative journey, with PayPal tapping Cymbio in October 2025 to power its agent ready and store sync AI solutions. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI BOV and Oracle collaborate to advance AI-first banking transformation News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85538/bov-and-oracle-collaborate-to-advance-ai-first-banking-transformation The collaboration is anchored on four pillars: governance and engagement, compliance and risk management, innovation and skills development, and performance excellence. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Artificial intelligence’s long-term winners - Investment Outlook 2026 News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85539/artificial-intelligenceamprsquos-long-term-winners-investment-outlook-2026 The high visibility of incremental revenue from cloud computing, coupled with the significant cost-saving opportunities that AI offers to global corporations, underscores the rationale behind these investments. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Read New Report on the Impact of Stablecoins News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85540/read-new-report-on-the-impact-of-stablecoins Institutional investors are the key force behind stablecoin growth Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Intellect brings AI-first payments platform to US market News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85541/intellect-brings-ai-first-payments-platform-to-us-market Intellect brings proven scale, already serving 18 banks and 176 credit unions across North America, including several of the world’s largest financial institutions. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI How AWS Drives Cloud‑Powered Banking Growth for Nationwide News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85543/how-aws-drives-cloudpowered-banking-growth-for-nationwide The world’s largest building society, Nationwide, has expanded its partnership with AWS in a new agreement designed to accelerate digital innovation and enhance experiences. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Dambisa Moyo identifies the forces that will decide which firms win and which will fall behind in today's technology race News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85518/dambisa-moyo-identifies-the-forces-that-will-decide-which-firms-win-and-which-will-fall-behind-in-todayamp039s-technology-race Valuations came to reflect long-term growth potential rather than short-term profitability. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Stablecoins, AI and the Infrastructure Questions Facing Fintech News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85519/stablecoins-ai-and-the-infrastructure-questions-facing-fintech The Fintech Times asked industry experts to share their insights on what this means for payments, infrastructure and the next phase of fintech adoption. Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI Australian digital lender in1bank shuts down News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85537/australian-digital-lender-in1bank-shuts-down All accounts will be closed by 5 February, when the in1bank app will also stop working. Mobile Banking Volante Technologies introduces Multi-cloud Resiliency Service to ensure non-stop payments processing during major cloud outages News Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85489/volante-technologies-introduces-multi-cloud-resiliency-service-to-ensure-non-stop-payments-processing-during-major-cloud-outages Recent large-scale outages across hyperscale cloud providers have demonstrated the real-world impact of cloud concentration risk for banks Mobile Banking The Flows Are Moving in Africa News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85475/the-flows-are-moving-in-africa The fact is that this adoption is scaling outside traditional pipes, through wallets, exchanges, and platform ecosystems. Mobile Banking GCash Lending Arm Adds Free Health Insurance to GLoan Borrowers News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85439/gcash-lending-arm-adds-free-health-insurance-to-gloan-borrowers The promotion applies to loans of at least PHP 500 with a minimum one-month tenor for verified users aged 21-65. Mobile Banking Ingenico teams with Toshiba on enterprise mobile payments News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85440/ingenico-teams-with-toshiba-on-enterprise-mobile-payments The partnership reflects a broader shift in retail technology, as grocers and large-format retailers look to reduce checkout friction, manage peak-time congestion and improve staff productivity. Mobile Banking Plans underway to support enhanced mobile services in Jersey News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85429/plans-underway-to-support-enhanced-mobile-services-in-jersey The JCRA has set out plans in a published Draft Spectrum Strategy and is seeking comments and views before finalising them later in the year. Mobile Banking Nationwide taps Moneyhub for spending insights tech News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85385/nationwide-taps-moneyhub-for-spending-insights-tech Nationwide, which counts 16 million members in the UK, has opted for Moneyhub's categorisation and enrichment engine. Mobile Banking Monzo bank says issue affecting its mobile app resolved News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85392/monzo-bank-says-issue-affecting-its-mobile-app-resolved The company earlier acknowledged an issue affecting its app - telling customers who tried to use it that it would "not be fully functional" while it investigated. Mobile Banking Vietnam Tightens Mobile Banking Security With New Rules News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85369/vietnam-tightens-mobile-banking-security-with-new-rules A sweeping set of cybersecurity regulations will soon require banks to block outdated apps and restrict access on modified smartphones, reshaping how millions in Vietnam use digital banking. Mobile Banking “A quantum computer makes it possible to open everything” News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85339/ampldquoa-quantum-computer-makes-it-possible-to-open-everythingamprdquo How a future quantum breakthrough could retroactively expose today’s banking, medical and state secrets, and why regulators say banks must act now. Mobile Banking Digital assets and payments News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85452/digital-assets-and-payments Increasing regulatory clarity sets the stage for strategic choices Comment & Analysis Mixed views on island economy, survey suggests News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85445/mixed-views-on-island-economy-survey-suggests It suggested 17% felt optimistic about Jersey's economy, while 63% expected things to get worse. Comment & Analysis How will technology develop in 2026? News Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85194/how-will-technology-develop-in-2026 Over the past decade, AI has evolved from a nascent technology into a cornerstone of the wealth management industry. Comment & Analysis Technology in production: Why most digital capability breaks after deployment News Aggregation Team Friday, December 19, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85200/technology-in-production-why-most-digital-capability-breaks-after-deployment Dr. Gulzar Singh looks at technology from a production and operations lens, focusing on what happens after launch when systems enter live environments Comment & Analysis Fintech hiring hits new heights as UK unemployment rises News Aggregation Team Wednesday, December 17, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85172/fintech-hiring-hits-new-heights-as-uk-unemployment-rises Growth outside the capital remains positive, with regional markets projected to increase hiring by 16%. Comment & Analysis Why the AI megatrend is far from peaking News Team Thursday, December 11, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85114/why-the-ai-megatrend-is-far-from-peaking AI remains the decade’s most disruptive technology, with cloud platforms and semiconductor suppliers poised to benefit most. Comment & Analysis ABN Amro to axe 5200 staff News Aggregation Team Tuesday, November 25, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84909/abn-amro-to-axe-5200-staff Alonside this, operations are being simplified by reducing the number of legal entities, optimising and digitalising end-to-end processes. Comment & Analysis Tech overload slows UK wealth managers, survey shows News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84863/tech-overload-slows-uk-wealth-managers-survey-shows This fragmentation appears to be straining day-to-day operations, with one in three UK wealth managers saying they struggle to locate the information they need, and almost half (44%) viewing their systems as outdated. Comment & Analysis Nearly 70% of marketing leaders agree agentic AI will be transformative, yet effectiveness remains elusive News Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84871/nearly-70-of-marketing-leaders-agree-agentic-ai-will-be-transformative-yet-effectiveness-remains-elusive The report also finds that current martech and data strategies fail to leverage real-time data for seamless customer experiences. Comment & Analysis How High-Net-Worth Individuals Cultivate Powerful Connections: Proven Tactics News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84873/how-high-net-worth-individuals-cultivate-powerful-connections-proven-tactics For leaders at the pinnacle of their industries, networking isn’t a numbers game; it’s an art form, informed by data, exclusivity, and intentionality. Comment & Analysis Scammers impersonate Nabtrade's Tom Piotrowsk to endorse bogus investments News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85486/scammers-impersonate-nabtradeamp039s-tom-piotrowsk-to-endorse-bogus-investments The bank is reporting a 15% increase in the number of these scams starting on social media platforms and websites.  Cyber Security How Bermuda business can stay cyber-safe in 2026 News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85427/how-bermuda-business-can-stay-cyber-safe-in-2026 This shift is happening worldwide and Bermuda is very much a part of it. Cyber Security Cybercrime on the rise in Cayman News Aggregation Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85428/cybercrime-on-the-rise-in-cayman Cybercrime is on the rise globally, yet Watson feels that it is being exacerbated by the cost of living in Cayman. Cyber Security EY named a “Verified Leader” in Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting Services (2025) News Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85368/ey-named-a-ampldquoverified-leaderamprdquo-in-industrial-cybersecurity-consulting-services-2025 EY recognized by Westlands Advisory Navigator for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Consulting & Managed Services in 2025. Cyber Security Revolut to tackle impersonation scams News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 13, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85378/revolut-to-tackle-impersonation-scams Challenger bank Revolut has introduced a new security measure designed to thwart the rising threat of impersonation scams. Cyber Security Passwords will be on the way out in 2026 as passkeys take over News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85306/passwords-will-be-on-the-way-out-in-2026-as-passkeys-take-over The curse of having to remember easily hackable passwords may soon be over, as a new alternative is set to take over in 2026 Cyber Security Majority of UK firms exposed to cyber-threats amid AI transformation push News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85314/majority-of-uk-firms-exposed-to-cyber-threats-amid-ai-transformation-push However, amid a dire situation, it was a risk many firms felt was worth the leap of faith. Cyber Security Compliance and Complexity Prove the Need for Smarter Fraud Prevention News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85274/compliance-and-complexity-prove-the-need-for-smarter-fraud-prevention Fraud continues to threaten UK businesses with losses exceeding £1.1bn in 2024 alone. Cyber Security The top cybersecurity incidents of 2025 – and the lessons learned News Aggregation Team Friday, January 02, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85262/the-top-cybersecurity-incidents-of-2025-ampndash-and-the-lessons-learned Indeed, a number of vendors shouldered highly disruptive data breaches. Cyber Security Singapore to Introduce Mandatory Caning for Scammers from 30 Dec News Aggregation Team Monday, December 22, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85219/singapore-to-introduce-mandatory-caning-for-scammers-from-30-dec Amendments cover organised scam groups, money mules and selected offences involving SIM cards and digital identities. Cyber Security India sees spike in AI driven ransomware attacks News Aggregation Team Monday, November 10, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84732/india-sees-spike-in-ai-driven-ransomware-attacks The findings come at a pivotal time for India’s rapidly digitising economy, where generative AI is transforming operations and productivity. Research Nasdaq Verafin unveils agentic AI AML workers News Aggregation Team Monday, July 21, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83422/nasdaq-verafin-unveils-agentic-ai-aml-workers Nasdaq's anti-financial crime unit Verafin has launched a suite of agentic AI digital workers built to help banks with anti-money laundering compliance by automating low-value, high-volume processes. Research Research Reveals More Than 75% of UK Wealth Managers Planning Acquisitions News Team Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/83155/research-reveals-more-than-75-of-uk-wealth-managers-planning-acquisitions As M&A Activity Grows, Nearly 20% of Consolidators Pause Initiatives Due to Integration Issues Research 66% of Zillennials Use Their Phones as Bank Branch News Aggregation Team Wednesday, April 30, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82476/66-of-zillennials-use-their-phones-as-bank-branch Despite their digital proclivities, zillennials are 23% more likely than the average consumer to primarily bank at national banks. Research Capgemini: Banks Face Loyalty Crisis Over Card Services News Aggregation Team Friday, March 14, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/82007/capgemini-banks-face-loyalty-crisis-over-card-services The research found that 88% of industry executives globally consider an expanding reward ecosystem Research Paytech start-up Mimo raises $8.5m equity investment, inks embedded funding partnership with Froda News Aggregation Team Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81974/paytech-start-up-mimo-raises-85m-equity-investment-inks-embedded-funding-partnership-with-froda This planned product development will include an invoice capture and bookkeeping automation tool called Fetch Research Barclays’ £7.5 million bill joins growing list of bank IT issues News Aggregation Team Friday, March 07, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81916/barclaysamprsquo-amppound75-million-bill-joins-growing-list-of-bank-it-issues The Barclays incident alone will result in customers getting as much as £7.5 million ($9.7 million) in compensation Research Mastercard joins with Tamara to scale split payments in the UAE News Team Thursday, February 20, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81743/mastercard-joins-with-tamara-to-scale-split-payments-in-the-uae Mastercard and Tamara, one of the leading fintech platform in the GCC for shopping, payments, and banking, are collaborating to launch a new virtual card in the UAE to strengthen the split payment ecosystem. Research LSEG releases research and insights app News Team Tuesday, January 28, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/81488/lseg-releases-research-and-insights-app This app provides a seamless, efficient way to access LSEG’s extensive range of research and insights Research Cyber attack fears pile further pressure on business owners reeling from Budget cost hikes News Team Thursday, November 28, 2024 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/80864/cyber-attack-fears-pile-further-pressure-on-business-owners-reeling-from-budget-cost-hikes Businesses already face a number of headwinds from rising employer National Insurance contributions, a hike in the minimum wage and more demanding employee rights, and it seems technological worries are adding to the burden. Research Barclays expands Demo Directory for startups News Team Tuesday, January 27, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85542/barclays-expands-demo-directory-for-startups The update expands the platform beyond investor access alone, enabling corporates to discover new technologies, source innovation and invest in future growth opportunities aligned to their strategic priorities. Innovation & Startups Vietnam's biometric surge powers digital banking overhaul News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85515/vietnamamp039s-biometric-surge-powers-digital-banking-overhaul Public reception has been largely positive, yet concerns remain over data security and personal privacy. Innovation & Startups The Role of Technology in Bringing Banking Closer News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85516/the-role-of-technology-in-bringing-banking-closer Traditionally, banks relied heavily on physical branches to serve customers. Innovation & Startups Digital Identity Emerges as Africa’s Essential Infrastructure Backbone News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85521/digital-identity-emerges-as-africaamprsquos-essential-infrastructure-backbone The agreement, announced on Jan. 20, represents an intra-African technology export in the digital ID sector. Innovation & Startups Australian digital bank in1bank to cease operations News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85528/australian-digital-bank-in1bank-to-cease-operations The company writes on its website: "Please note that the in1bank app will no longer be in service, effective at 5pm AEDT on 5th February 2026." Innovation & Startups Lucht Probst Associates (LPA) acquires Derivative Partners from Avaloq News Team Friday, January 23, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85511/lucht-probst-associates-lpa-acquires-derivative-partners-from-avaloq With this acquisition, LPA strengthens its presence in the Swiss financial center and expands its value chain in the area of ​​automated and data-driven solutions. Innovation & Startups Cayman Web3 company makes Nasdaq move News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85492/cayman-web3-company-makes-nasdaq-move Yet the news is the latest visible sign of Cayman’s Web3 growth. Innovation & Startups Finextra launches NextGen FinCrime, a new leadership event redefining trust in finance News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 22, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85493/finextra-launches-nextgen-fincrime-a-new-leadership-event-redefining-trust-in-finance This conference brings together leaders across banking, payments, fintech, and technology to examine that complexity and build collective strategies for resilience. Innovation & Startups Finserve Appoints Spring Capital to Distribute Longest-running Active Global Defence Fund News Team Wednesday, January 21, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85477/finserve-appoints-spring-capital-to-distribute-longest-running-active-global-defence-fund Independent funds distributor to market the Finserve Global Security Fund, the UK and Europe’s first actively managed global defence fund, as interest in defence, cybersecurity and space intensifies Innovation & Startups Revolut applies for Peru banking licence News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85465/revolut-applies-for-peru-banking-licence Peru is the fifth Latin American market targeted by the firm, following announcements in Brazil, Colombia, Argentina and Mexico, where in October it was granted a banking license. Innovation & Startups Global online trading platform, Interactive Brokers, signals Irish banking licence interest News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85517/global-online-trading-platform-interactive-brokers-signals-irish-banking-licence-interest Asked by an analyst whether Interactive Brokers had aspirations for a European banking licence, Galik said the company had not yet started the process. Trading Platforms Nyse develops tokenised securities platform News Aggregation Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85455/nyse-develops-tokenised-securities-platform Its design combines the Nyse’s Pillar matching engine with blockchain-based post-trade systems, including the capability to support multiple chains for settlement and custody. Trading Platforms Finastra powers BNI’s trade finance platform modernisation News Aggregation Team Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85386/finastra-powers-bniamprsquos-trade-finance-platform-modernisation BNI is completing the migration of nine international locations from standalone local instances to a centralised system as part of its broader trade modernisation program. Trading Platforms Interactive Brokers unveils smarter IBKR GlobalTrader mobile trading News Aggregation Team Monday, January 05, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85275/interactive-brokers-unveils-smarter-ibkr-globaltrader-mobile-trading Users can trade equities, ETFs, options, and digital assets, alongside integrated access to forecast contracts, all within a single mobile experience. Trading Platforms NaroIQ receives BaFin licence to launch ETF infrastructure platform News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84877/naroiq-receives-bafin-licence-to-launch-etf-infrastructure-platform German start-up completes regulatory approvals to help traditional fund managers break into the ETF market with integrated tech solutions. Trading Platforms Bowman to axe 30% of the Fed's bank-supervision staff News Aggregation Team Friday, October 31, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84624/bowman-to-axe-30-of-the-fedamp039s-bank-supervision-staff Earlier this year the Federal Reserve announced plans to cut 10% of its workforce in alignment with President Donald Trump’s plans to streamline the federal government. Trading Platforms Quantitative Brokers Launches Algorithmic Trading Suite on Brazil’s B3 Exchange News Aggregation Team Monday, October 20, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84479/quantitative-brokers-launches-algorithmic-trading-suite-on-brazilamprsquos-b3-exchange The move enables institutional traders to access QB’s advanced execution tools (Bolt, Strobe, and Closer), which are said to be tailored to the nuances of Brazil’s local market structure. Trading Platforms Moomoo Singapore Taps Fireblocks to Secure and Scale Crypto Services News Aggregation Team Thursday, October 09, 2025 1:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84358/moomoo-singapore-taps-fireblocks-to-secure-and-scale-crypto-services The partnership will see Moomoo integrate Fireblocks’ Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) infrastructure to strengthen the scalability, reliability, and security of its digital asset offerings. Trading Platforms 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 Quantum Tech in Banking and Fintech: The Next Big Thing News Aggregation Team Monday, January 26, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85524/quantum-tech-in-banking-and-fintech-the-next-big-thing Together, these innovations have the potential to reshape how financial institutions approach security, risk management, payments, and complex decision-making. Alternative Investments Finserve appoints Spring Capital to distribute industry's longest running active global defence fund News Team Tuesday, January 20, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85458/finserve-appoints-spring-capital-to-distribute-industryamp039s-longest-running-active-global-defence-fund Independent funds distributor to market the Finserve Global Security Fund, the UK and Europe’s first actively managed global defence fund, as interest in defence, cybersecurity and space intensifies Alternative Investments UK fintech raised $5.3Bn in 2025, up 10% from 2024 News Aggregation Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85442/uk-fintech-raised-53bn-in-2025-up-10-from-2024 The year saw continued participation in large funding rounds, with 11 $100+ million funding rounds recorded, compared to 10 such rounds in 2024 and 12 such rounds in 2023. Alternative Investments Jet Bank and Backbase partner to launch Albania’s first digital-only bank News Team Monday, January 19, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85448/jet-bank-and-backbase-partner-to-launch-albaniaamprsquos-first-digital-only-bank The partnership positions Jet Bank to deliver a fully digital, customer-first banking experience built on a unified engagement platform designed for speed, scalability, and continuous innovation. Alternative Investments Ripple pumps funds into LMAX News Team Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85431/ripple-pumps-funds-into-lmax This arrangement underscores the shared vision between both companies to build a more efficient, on-chain financial ecosystem that allows for frictionless settlement and value movement. Alternative Investments Temenos announces strong preliminary Q4 and FY-25 results News Team Thursday, January 15, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85408/temenos-announces-strong-preliminary-q4-and-fy-25-results Q4 and FY-25 summary (growth rates are vs. Q4 and FY-24 proforma, excluding Multifonds) Alternative Investments AI security firm Torq bags $140m Series D at $1.2bn valuation News Aggregation Team Monday, January 12, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85366/ai-security-firm-torq-bags-140m-series-d-at-12bn-valuation Its technology is built around agentic AI, enabling security teams to deploy autonomous agents that can handle complex security workflows with limited human intervention. Alternative Investments Zilch to acquire Lithuania’s Fjord Bank for expansion in Europe News Aggregation Team Friday, January 09, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85345/zilch-to-acquire-lithuaniaamprsquos-fjord-bank-for-expansion-in-europe With this deal, Zilch will obtain a European banking licence, allowing it to broaden its reach within the European market. Alternative Investments UK fintech stamps its authority on Europe but faces global threats News Aggregation Team Thursday, January 08, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85328/uk-fintech-stamps-its-authority-on-europe-but-faces-global-threats A surge in investment in the second half of 2025 helped UK fintech hold onto the second place spot for total investment. Alternative Investments Barclays invests in Ubyx to advance digital money connectivity News Team Wednesday, January 07, 2026 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/85313/barclays-invests-in-ubyx-to-advance-digital-money-connectivity Ubyx provides a global clearing system for tokenised deposits and stablecoins Alternative Investments Advisors warm up to emerging energy plays in client portfolios News Aggregation Team Friday, November 21, 2025 12:00 am https://fintech.managersofwealth.com/article/84874/advisors-warm-up-to-emerging-energy-plays-in-client-portfolios Wealth managers say AI and other new technologies are changing the way they invest in energy in client portfolios. Planet SOS 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