10/13/2019
Ransomware Attacks for 2019 Already Outpacing Total Number of Incidents in 2018
Some ransom demands have grown to the six-and seven-figure range
FinTech
10/11/2019
NexJ Systems launches CRM for wealth management
NexJ CRM for Wealth Management is purpose built to provide financial advisors the ability to save time, optimize customer value, and enhance client engagement.
10/11/2019
Broadridge pushes deeper into wealth management with Fi360 takeover
The acquisition will also further strengthen Broadridge's data and analytics tools and solutions suite that enable asset managers to grow their businesses by providing greater transparency into the retirement market.
10/11/2019
Wealth managers battle to make it Appen
A meaningful app offering is no longer just ‘nice to have’, but an increasingly serious business channel.
10/10/2019
Banking giant UBS officially implements we.trade blockchain
The Swiss bank revealed it went live on we.trade at the start of October, providing services to small and mid-sized enterprises.
10/10/2019
Mind the cryptoasset information gap
Potentially large and unhedged exposures to cryptoassets could have financial stability implications, particularly given there is currently no prudential treatment for cryptofasset exposures of financial institutions.
10/09/2019
Avaloq Outline is SIX’s new network partner for digital invoicing via online banking
Thanks to its wide range of services, Avaloq Outline has qualified as a new eBill provider for SIX.
10/09/2019
South African fintech firm secures majority stake in Liechtenstein PB
The transaction, which is subject to the approval of the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority, is expected to close in March 2020.
10/09/2019
SNB and BIS sign operational agreement on BIS Innovation Hub Centre in Switzerland
The Swiss Centre will initially conduct research on two projects.
10/09/2019
“Use Bitcoin”: Swiss Government Narcs on 3.1M Foreign Bank Accounts
The FTA sent information on approximately 3.1 million financial accounts to the partner states and obtained information on approximately 2.4 million accounts.”
10/08/2019
‘Jim’ the Chatbot Helps Singapore Bank Hire for Its Wealth Business
Quality of shortlisted candidates improved after DBS uses Jim
10/08/2019
Using AI for safekeeping capital investments and portfolio optimisation
There are several ways in which we can apply AI strategies in order to solve the main challenges faced by wealth managers today.
10/08/2019
Citi Partners with Software Fintech to Launch Refreshed Digital Investment Portal
Best-in-class Digital Investment Platform delivers Upgraded Client Experience for Money Market Fund Portfolio Management
10/08/2019
Directors Failing to Receive Majority Support Hits Five-Year High
The number of board nominees failing to get at least 50% support was 478 compared to 416 in the first six months of 2018.
10/06/2019
SS&C GlobeOp named Best Private Equity Fund Administrator
Private Equity Wire’s readers’ votes determine the winners of each category.
10/04/2019
Refinitiv and SigFig Partner to deliver digital advice technology solutions to wealth management clients
The latest research from Refinitiv shows that the pace of digital evolution is quickening.
10/03/2019
Focus Solutions awarded ISO 27001 certification
The certification was granted following a rigorous external audit of all of Focus’ activities by the leading ISO certification specialist QAS International Ltd.
10/03/2019
Taking tech to the next level
Technology should move towards a ‘New World Advice’ model to enable advisers to serve customers better, analyse and manage assets more efficiently and attract new clients.
10/03/2019
Bank founder launches technology fund
The fund, which is available to Switzerland’s qualified investors, is domiciled in Luxembourg.
10/03/2019
Crypto Wealth Management Platform B21 Receives Gibraltar Blockchain License
According to B21, the company underwent rigorous due diligence to earn its DLT license and joins a select few cryptocurrency firms to achieve the distinction.