Managers of Wealth

Standard Chartered launches Stock Connect II platform to trade China equites this week

The fund administration business of Standard Chartered Bank is one of the best kept secrets in the fund distribution industry

SunGard to explore possible $10bn sale and IPO

SunGard is one of the longest-held investments in private equity history.

Banking technology — how can banks benefit?

In particular, 3G and 4G mobile telecommunications networks and the spread of smart phones have ended any lingering complacency about the position of traditional banking.

SS&C Celebrates 10 Years Since Acquisition of FMC

Since the acquisition of these solutions in April 2005, SS&C has leveraged its comprehensive technology portfolio and expertise to automate the investment management lifecycle and spur the adoption of these solutions.

SEI rolls out global framework for managing compliance across products & jurisdictions

SEI has introduced SEI Firm Compliance, a new global regulatory management framework that equips investment organisations to oversee and orchestrate compliance functions firm-wide, across investment products and regulatory jurisdictions.

Technology companies pose a competitive threat to established lenders

Wall Street traders are already threatened by computers that can do their jobs faster and cheaper. Now the humans of finance have something else to worry about: algorithms that make sure they behave.

5 banks preparing for the Bitcoin bonanza

Finance is bracing itself for the rise of cryptocurrencies.

Banque Pictet & Cie live on Calypso for collateral management

The previous collateral operation was largely manual and unable to scale with the growing business and associated customer agreements

ERI wins "Transaction Processing" award

The jury explained: “This award is for the quality of a firm’s excellence in designing, distributing and supporting the OLYMPIC Banking System; a system now in wide use in the sector. Indeed, more than 300 banks use OLYMPIC Banking System, a v

Anita Borg Institute names BNY Mellon Top Company for Women in Technology

The Index measures women's representation within the technical workforce

SS&C Appoints VP for Strategic Development for Institutional Customers

He brings to SS&C more than 30 years of experience as a software architect and consultant.

Pershing licenses Redi2 Technologies' Revenue Manager

Redi2 Technologies enables the establishment of an innovative Enterprise Billing System

UBS to Open Blockchain Research Lab in London

Swiss banking giant UBS is to open a technology lab in London to explore how blockchain technology can be used in financial services

Avaloq, DBS, Leonteq and Numerix Join Forces to Create Innovative Platform for Structured Products

Avaloq, DBS, Leonteq and Numerix have signed a letter of intent for the implementation of an integrated multi-issuer investment products distribution system (“IPDS”)

The Risks and Costs of an Ineffective Middle-Office

When assessing the various risks that might affect investment firms, fund managers and investors often overlook an element that can lead to failure if neglected: an ineffective middle-office.

Calastone expands Middle East coverage by connecting NBAD

Calastone has been successfully serving its fund manager, distributor, platform, custodian and fund administration clients since it launched in 2008.

15 apps for transforming your phone into the ultimate toolkit

The best utility apps are designed to make your hectic life a little bit easier, and maybe even more enjoyable

21 of the most expensive iPhone and iPad apps in the world

If you think $10 is too much money for an app, you won't even consider downloading anything on this list.

Brooks to spend £4 million on new tech system

The system will be built internally and with the help of third parties.

Robo-Advisers Are Marching Into the Wealth-Management Industry

But they're now under siege from well-funded startups that offer a wide array of advisory services at a low cost thanks to broad use of automated functions.

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