Managers of Wealth Americas

2020 predictions for asset management

Models will continue to gain ground.

NORD/LB migrates New York, Singapore and Shanghai branches to Avaloq Banking Suite

NORD/LB Luxembourg Covered Bond Bank generates competitive refinancing for NORD/LB group's core lending business through the issuance of high-quality covered bonds.

Phoenix American Financial Services Announces New Client Partnership with LaSalle Investment Management

The Company's industry leading STAR-XMS transfer agent system is the result of Phoenix's direct experience as a fund sponsor as well as decades of experience as an administrator for alternative investment funds.

IBM and Chamber of Fintech partner to transform banking in Argentina

Fintech companies are leveraging on technologies that allow robust growth.

North America saw the most crypto and blockchain investment in 2019

Overall, the blockchain/cryptocurrency sector saw approximately $3.7B in investments across 741 different deals during 2019.

Fintech regulation to watch in 2020

Attorneys say stakeholders are likely to see increased awareness of fintech issues in the national capital in 2020

JPMorgan to ban third-party fintech platforms from accessing customer passwords

In a shareholder letter back in 2016 he wrote: "Many third parties sell or trade information in a way customers may not understand, and the third parties, quite often, are doing it for their own economic benefit -- not for the customer's".

When Is It Ethical to Not Replace Humans with AI?

There are legitimate questions about the ethics of employing AI in place of human workers. But what about when there's a moral imperative to automate?

Banco do Brasil partners with Bom Pra Crédito to develop new fintech solutions

Brazilian bank, Banco do Brasil has partnered with a Fintech Bom pra Crédito, a marketplace that compares the conditions for personal credit among 36 financial institutions in the country.

Five Countries Where Crypto Regulation Changed the Most in 2019

“Some countries now consider them legal tender, while many viewing cryptocurrencies as commodities. Governments around the world are keenly aware of the problem that the technology is rapidly outpacing the laws that govern it.”

Binance.US Launches App’s Beta Test on Android Devices

In recent months, Binance.US has actively expanded its offerings.

Fintech lenders tighten their standards, becoming more like banks

In the last year, though, companies, including LendingClub Corp., have been tightening the spigot, following a revolt by investors upset over years of unexpected losses.

InterGen Data Selected for 2020 MassChallenge FinTech Program

InterGen Data joins the MCFT20 cohort of top fintech startups for 6-Month MassChallenge FinTech Program

As Banking M&A Heats Up, Cloud Computing Can Be a Deal Saver

The cloud can eliminate key technical obstacles that can slow or even ruin a merger’s success.

Silicon Valley giant behind Spotify eyes bumper investment in Revolut

TCV, which has also invested in UK money transfer group World Remit, is reportedly looking to commit

Credit Suisse Names Confluent a Disruptive Technology Award Winner

Event streaming pioneer honored as “Game Changer” that is disrupting traditional enterprise IT in Credit Suisse’s 2nd annual award

Top Five Privacy Predictions for 2020

All in all, 2020 should be a big year for both data privacy regulations and technology solutions

Deepfakes, Artificial Intelligence, and Corporate Espionage

As deepfake technology becomes simultaneously more sophisticated and widely available, malign actors will be interested in using deepfakes to do much more than commit traditional cybercrimes

Fintech lenders tighten standards, become more like banks

“We, together with others, are being increasingly picky about the loans that we are booking,” LendingClub CEO Scott Sanborn told investors last month.

J.D. Power merges with Autodata, following acquisition

Autodata Solutions brings a variety of capabilities, including software for dealer-to-OEM vehicle ordering and consumer marketing research.