04/02/2015
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
FinTech
03/31/2015
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”)
03/30/2015
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.
03/24/2015
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.
03/22/2015
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
03/22/2015
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.
03/20/2015
Brooks to spend £4 million on new tech system
The system will be built internally and with the help of third parties.
03/19/2015
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.
03/19/2015
City Of London Wealth Management Awards Recognises FxPro as Best FX Service Provider
Seismic events such as the Swiss National Bank's removal of the Swiss Franc peg against the euro have rocked the FX industry
03/19/2015
Advent Receives a Top Award Honor From The Hedge Fund Journal
It offers comprehensive instrument coverage, financial general ledger, and industry-standard integration tools enabling firms to manage complex investment strategies and fund structures.
03/18/2015
WealthCloud Wins Best CRM System
WealthCloud was awarded "Best CRM System" at the 2nd Family Wealth Report Awards 2015.
03/18/2015
UBS partners Diebold on branch automation
By providing a consistent omni-channel user experience across UBS' network, the new units allow consumers to conveniently and securely execute transactions such as bill payments or get an overview of assets.
03/17/2015
Wheelhouse Analytics and Envestnet Partner To Launch Envestnet Institute On Campus
The purpose of Envestnet Institute On Campus is to provide college students with the tools they need to prepare and secure a position in the wealth management industry.
03/17/2015
Bitcoin Users To Approach 5 Million by 2019 - Juniper Research
Adoption Likely to be Limited to Niche Demographics
03/17/2015
Asia’s banks on data science recruitment drive
Wealth management and investment banks are also looking to data science insights to improve their offerings.
03/17/2015
UBS AG Brings Future Of Branch Automation To Switzerland With End-To-End Solution
Collaboratively developed in Diebold's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Center of Innovation , UBS and Diebold are making cashless banking transactions easy and secure at more than 400 tailored self-service units throughout UBS' 300-branch
03/17/2015
Multrees chooses Babel Systems' platform
Key component of Multrees' custody and investment administration service for wealth managers and private investment offices
03/16/2015
Swiss private bank chooses AxiomSL platform for Basel III reporting
AxiomSL provides a single platform that can be used for all regulatory calculation and reporting requirements globally.
03/16/2015
UBS uses artificial intelligence to deliver advice
UBS Group, facing the threat of competition from Google and Amazon, has turned to a Singapore-based technology company that uses artificial intelligence for help delivering personalised advice to the bank’s wealthy clients
03/16/2015
Leading UK investment platform launche of a number of new online services
With just over 12 months before the sunset clause deadline, adviser firms are being urged to act now in order to be fully prepared for the end of fund rebates on existing platform business that’s still therefore subject to bundled pricing.