04/10/2017
MiFID II brings a world of change for the buy side … and not just in Europe
The business conduct requirements will also be far more onerous
FinTech
04/10/2017
Fintech vs techfin — technology incarnations vs finance incumbents
Historically, this has been the forte of new private upstarts rather than the established players from the private or public- sector world.
04/10/2017
deVere Group to shake-up banking sector with e-money app: deVere Vault
“This is a low-cost, e-money app designed for today’s globalised world.”
04/10/2017
Software firm acquires Swiss-based private banking IT system
New Access will be able to offer a highly competitive front-to-back office software solution allowing private banks to cover the entire functional coverage with only one provider.
04/10/2017
How AI could transform wealth management
David Horton, head of innovation at Synechron, said AI is being used by legacy wealth managers as a way of targeting the mass affluent.
04/10/2017
IBM Names Five Essential Qualities For Banks in Today's Digital and Cloud Environment
As banks face this environment, they must adopt a cloud-first disruptor mindset.
04/07/2017
First Rate Announces Partnership with Wealth Access
It allows for on-demand reporting in a digital experience that is unmatched in the industry
04/07/2017
80 Percent Of Financial Firms Expect Transformative Impact Of Blockchain
As many financial institutions start to move beyond proof of concept testing on Blockchain, and towards implementation, we are now entering a key phase in the route to adoption.
04/07/2017
Steve Cohen's Investment Firm Takes Stake in Street Contxt
The rules will put a premium on accurate and market-moving research as firms look to keep costs down.
04/07/2017
SS&C Celebrates Black Diamond Wealth Platform 1,000 Client Milestone
These firms selected Black Diamond to help strengthen their client relationships, reduce their back-office overhead, and drive efficiency and productivity.
04/07/2017
StatPro to acquire UBS Delta
The acquisition is phased over three to five years as StatPro incorporates UBS Delta’s functionality into its flagship product, StatPro Revolution.
04/06/2017
Model Bank Award Winners Announced
Every year we feel privileged to receive so many amazing stories from financial institutions from all over the world, and a little daunted by the prospect of having to pick the most worthy award recipients
04/06/2017
New insurance covers cyber risks for the wealthy
The Private Client Group caters to families with a net worth of more than $1 million and includes 40 percent of the individuals on the Forbes 400 list of the richest Americans.
04/06/2017
Plum launches high net worth home cyber cover
It also offers identity theft resolution services, IT forensic specialists, data restoration support and a specialist 24 hour claims helpline.
04/06/2017
Standard Chartered Private Bank launches industry-first digital wealth advisory tool
With multi-source information efficiently available on a single portal, RMs can spend more time with clients to better understand their needs.
04/06/2017
We've changed our name!
Sammedia is now moneyinfo limited
04/06/2017
Implementing Disruptive Technologies in Financial Markets by Tom Carey
A panel of senior industry leaders took a close look at how financial institutions can approach implementation of these disruptive technologies.
04/06/2017
How a new breed of investment providers are challenging DIY and discretionary management incumbents
While fund managers are launching funds focused on the theme of robotics and increasing automation, investment houses are using new technology to bring more accurate, efficient and cheaper products and services to investors.
04/05/2017
White Paper 'Demystifies' the Cloud for Wealth Managers
Cloud computing has fast become the 'new normal' in IT
04/05/2017
Ghosts in the Cockpit—Pilotless Flight Takes Off
Airbus plans to fly a prototype craft at the end of this year.