02/11/2016
SS&C Redefines Reporting and Client Communications in the Black Diamond Wealth Platform
The new functionality announced today supports not only the advisor-client relationship, but also helps advisors improve productivity.
FinTech
02/11/2016
Allocated Bullion Exchange Soft Launches Worldwide
ABX is a membership-based, institutional exchange, offering trading, storage and delivery services for physical precious metals in one electronic environment
02/11/2016
SS&C Enhances Capabilities to Support Straight-Through- Margining Requirements
New service streamlines margining of non-cleared OTC derivatives
02/11/2016
The digital imperative for wealth managers
The swift rise in new millionaires across Asia Pacific continues to propel the region to the top of the world's wealthiest markets.
02/11/2016
Profile: PortfolioMetrix is on a mission to kill 'Frankenstein' systems
A low-to-zero marketing budget, no regional representation and a lack of the heritage branding many still consider synonymous with private client businesses continue to present barriers to entry.
02/10/2016
Novia Global signs raft of distribution agreements
International platform provider Novia Global has signed distribution contracts with a raft of businesses including FCA-authorised Global Wealth Management Solutions.
02/10/2016
Avaloq group now sole owner of its Swiss BPO centre
The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. BSI, the bank that founded B-Source in 1995 as a BPO pioneer, remains an important customer of the Avaloq group.
02/10/2016
The digital imperative for wealth managers
Credit Suisse is leading the way with a global digital private banking platform for clients in Asia Pacific
02/10/2016
Lombard International Assurance to Open Belgium Branch
The opening of a new branch in Belgium is an important step in this direction
02/09/2016
German robo-advisor joins UK wealth invasion
Scalable Capital has already operated in Germany with a different team and the recent authorisation by the FCA marks the company's expansion into the UK.
02/08/2016
Five UK fund houses explore blockchain technology
It is the first time asset managers have come together to experiment with blockchain, which is a giant, online public ledger.
02/08/2016
White Paper Showcases Five Things Blockchain Must Get Right in Order to Transform Payments
DH Corporation has released a white paper showcasing five things that the banking industry must get right with regard to blockchain in order for it to transform the payments landscape.
02/08/2016
Vescore AG Goes Live With SimCorp’s Integrated Front to Back Solution
The predecessor company of today's Vescore AG made the decision to enhance its institutional client business in the summer of 2014 and selected SimCorp Dimension to support this strategy. The company has gone live with the new system on time and on b
02/05/2016
Private banker Nordea integrates front to back office to drive efficiency and customer experience
On the customer facing side of the business the bank has replaced its complex ‘multi-system’ front-office workspace with a single workstation giving a 360 degree client view.
02/03/2016
Wealth managers hire Donkey Kong coders to woo millennials
Magic jewels, power bars or golden nuggets are the conventional objects of desire for the video game devotee.
02/03/2016
Microsoft steps up AI push with Swiftkey deal
Exit delivers exceptional returns to investors in UK’s largest venture capital trust
02/02/2016
Money Machines: Online Wealth Platforms Seek to Tap a Richer Vein
In the wake of the robo-advisers, newer fintech players target the high-net-worth market with specialized services.
02/02/2016
Nikko Asset Management Selects SmartStream’s TLM OnDemand for Reconciliations
TLM OnDemand for reconciliations is the software-as-a-service version of SmartStream’s market-leading reconciliations technology.
02/01/2016
10 Digital Trends Banking Should Embrace
Rather than viewing fintech start-ups and digital disruptors as threats, traditional banks and credit unions can view digital trends as a roadmap for success.
02/01/2016
Understanding the cyber threat cycle is key
It’s estimated that 90% of attacks can be prevented by keeping software up-to-date and continually monitoring database activity, especially privileged access.