05/23/2019
BBH’s former global head of e-FX trading sets up new firm
James Robertson founds Equitas Technology
FinTech
05/22/2019
How to buy Bitcoin in Brazil
If you’re looking to buy Bitcoin in Brazil, there are multiple options and payment methods available. Check out this handy guide to find out more
05/22/2019
Aon, CNA, Everest Re and Hartford among 15 new members joining blockchain consortium
The new members in the property and casualty sector are Aon, CNA Financial Corporation, Everest Reinsurance Company, Extraordinary Re, The Hartford, The Norfolk & Dedham Group, and Selective Insurance Company of America.
05/22/2019
TCW brings artificial intelligence fund to Italy
The fund reinvests cash flows into 25-60 listed companies with a minimum market capitalisation of $300m that capitalize on innovations in analysis, forecasting, efficiency, automation, consistency, and scale.
05/20/2019
Bank of America CIO Says Bitcoin Investments Signal A Looming Recession
The chief investment officer at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Michael Hartnett, has recently caused a bit of a stir. Specifically, Hartnett has come out and said that the recent rise in the price of Bitcoin is a sign of a looming recession.
05/17/2019
Here’s how artificial intelligence impacts the banking industry
The intersection of banking and technology, such as artificial intelligence, most prominently appears in fraud management and customer service.
05/17/2019
Technology prompts banks to ponder future of branches
United Bankshares Inc., which has 139 branches in five states and Washington, D.C., is also innovating.
05/17/2019
BRAZIL: New disclosure requirement introduced for crypto asset transactions
A crypto asset can be used as an investment, to transfer amounts or for access to services, and does not constitute a form of legal currency.
05/16/2019
genesis launches Creative Studio to fast track delivery of solutions
This innovative launch by genesis comes in response to the growing market demand to build and deploy web-based solutions across capital markets
05/15/2019
WoodmenLife Selects SS&C to Streamline Loan Administration and Accounting
SS&C continues to grow client base of commercial lenders and servicers with addition of leading Omaha-based life insurance company
05/14/2019
Appleby partners with Collision tech conference
Appleby has established itself as a leading provider of offshore legal services to technology companies and we are looking forward to joining the multi-faceted sessions and networking events.
05/13/2019
The Future of Customer Engagement with Blockchain
Blockchain makes data management more systematic, allowing business leaders to make decisions using the most up to date data.
05/10/2019
Surveys suggest 68% of high net-worth investors will own cryptos by 2022
The first of several surveys came from the Dubai-based deVere Group, an independent financial advisory organization.
05/09/2019
Focus on mobile wealth management
It is not possible to even list all the features in a review of this length, but this is a system for firms who want to engage with wealth clients across all generations.
05/09/2019
Bank workers who survive robot uprising stand to make more money
Forty per cent of existing jobs at financial firms could be automated with current technology, McKinsey said.
05/09/2019
Why Canadian banks are choosing the SecureKey blockchain system
The SecureKey blockchain transfers personal data to network participants safely and helps businesses provide streamlined client services and onboarding
05/09/2019
There’s a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It’s Crypto-Friendly
Lorenzo de’ Medici founded the bank alongside Ed Boyle, who was previously managing director of Americas at Fidor Bank and vice president and general manager of American Express’ prepaid card business before that.
05/07/2019
Institutions Inbound: Fidelity Set to Launch Crypto Trading Service as Interest in Markets Flourishes
The launch of this new service will initially be aimed exclusively at institutional investors, who will invest through Fidelity’s new digital asset trading service, aptly dubbed Fidelity Digital Assets
05/07/2019
Human hedge fund managers embrace robot-rival tools
They insisted it is not a cost-cutting strategy to replace human managers.
05/03/2019
Institutional Investors Are ‘Open’ to Adding Crypto to Their Portfolios
Just under a quarter of allocators and asset managers said they already had exposure to digital assets in a Fidelity Investments survey.