07/05/2017
Blockchain: A Game-Changer for Asset Managers?
Natixis Asset Management has been testing a new blockchain-powered fund management tool. Moody's sees this as "credit positive" for asset managers.
FinTech
07/05/2017
SEI acquires family office tech firm
Archway’s specialized technologies and deep knowledge of the private wealth services industry give us a more powerful.
07/04/2017
Altcoins Have More Prospects Than Bitcoin, Experts Say
Right now, the main competitor to the world’s largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin is Ethereum (ETH).
07/03/2017
Credit Suisse Launches Online Relationship Onboarding
The entire process, including client identification and signing the application, will be fully digital and paperless.
07/02/2017
Canada's largest bank is exploring disruptive technology
Bank CEO says innovation is key to future success
07/02/2017
New York private schools begin accepting tuition fees in Bitcoin
He predicts that the number is likely to rise as the popularity of cryptocurrency continues to grow.
07/02/2017
Traditional wealth management challenged by robo-adviser boom
Robo-advisers are lying in wait to pick off clients from traditional wealth management firms which must modernise or face an uncertain future in a data-driven world
06/30/2017
Fintech firm partners with British Bankers' Association
This is also in line with Profile’s strategic approach to the industry, as its fintech solutions provide a flexible and tailored service
06/30/2017
Fintech does not currently pose a risk to financial stability, says Financial Stability Board
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), however, said that risks could "emerge quickly if left unchecked".
06/30/2017
The digital wealth tsunami
Prabhakara says the consolidated view of their accounts helps clients gain insights into their assets and set better investment objectives.
06/30/2017
Powering the platforms: Whose technology is the best?
Should platforms take more control of their technology?
06/28/2017
Luxembourg and Singapore fintech hubs connect
The LHoFT and LATTICE80 agree to cooperate in a number of areas, including the exchange of information on innovation projects
06/28/2017
Cyber attack sweeps globe, researchers see 'WannaCry' link
The virus crippled computers running Microsoft Corp's Windows by encrypting hard drives and overwriting files, then demanded $300 (£234) in bitcoin payments to restore access.
06/28/2017
Baloise Grabs Digital Startup
MOVU AG is a Swiss start-up founded in Zurich in 2014 by Laurent Decrue, Nenad Nikolic and Nicolas Bürer.
06/28/2017
A digital audit could do you good by Adam Riddell
The overall key message in all this is actually a fairly traditional one in an updated context – the importance of having a crisis communications plan in place.
06/28/2017
International RegTech Association Officially Launched
The Executive Board will determine the strategy, working policies, and code of ethics of the Association.
06/28/2017
Beware Cryptocurrency "Gold Rush Mentality": Aberdeen Asset Mgmt
It may be important to note, however, that digital currencies are not the only assets which have seen gains to record levels in recent months.
06/27/2017
Vontobel chooses Clearstream as partner for hedge funds business
The current regulatory agenda has made asset safety a key concern for financial institutions and the asset management industry.
06/26/2017
Swiss Cantonal Banks in Fintech Joint Venture
The banks will implement the agreed pact over the course of this year.
06/23/2017
Investec's digital boss on why robo launch took two years
‘Investec is all about service. What we didn’t want to do was dilute that approach.