Managers of Wealth Americas

De Beers Piloting Blockchain Platform for Diamonds

Each block must be validated by the blockchain community before it is added to the digital ledger.

Bitcoin Hedge Fund Created by 2 Former BlackRock Bond Specialists

While cryptocurrencies are volatile to say the least, it is hard to stand out in the bond market, which has prompted the launch of the new hedge fund.

Hedge fund giant Klarman trashes bitcoin, says cryptocurrencies are ‘tulip bulbs for the digital age’

Baupost's Seth Klarman says the volatility of cryptocurrencies detracts from their ability to be a "medium of exchange."

Robo-advisor platform launches across Canada for independent advisors

‘PPI Valet powered by WealthBar’ gives advisors online convenience and access to premium investments for clients

Värde Partners Appoints SS&C for Fund Administration Mandate

After a competitive due diligence process, Värde chose SS&C GlobeOp for its proven services aimed at complex, hybrid structures.

Chevy Chase Trust Selects FIS for Unified Wealth Management Technology Platform and Services

FIS provides wealth management services and solutions to more than 600 firms around the world.

CellTrust SL2 Selected by Merrill Lynch Wealth Management

CellTrust partners with a number of leading enterprise mobility management

World Federation of Exchanges publishes cybersecurity guidelines

Applying small ‘nudges’, or offering incentives regularly to staff, leads to greater discussion and awareness of cyber threats which may result in better cultural outcomes.

Carson Group’s Bet on Digital Experience Pays Off in Double-Digit Growth

The firm’s tweaks to it’s client-facing portal is meant to highlight when and how the advisor has added value to the relationship.

Cryptocurrency is changing the financial world

The main draw for cryptocurrency users is the fact that the system is decentralized.

Beware if you are a speculator: What wealth managers are telling their clients on Bitcoin

Bumpy start to 2018

Humans can win the race against robot lawyers

Senior lawyers will already have felt the effects of technological changes during their careers.

Creating business value with Legal Entity Identifiers Interview with Stephan Wolf, CEO, GLEIF

The use of Legal Entity Identifiers (LEIs) as a common identifier to combat this issue has a wide range of business use cases that span multiple industries, business activities and functions.

SS&C to buy DST Systems in $5.4 bln deal

The transaction significantly increases SS&C’s scale, with approximately $3.9 billion in combined pro forma revenue and 13,000 clients.

Road to bitcoin ETF paved with red tape

The SEC has pending applications for at least 14 different bitcoin ETFs or related products, regulatory filings show.

TD Bank Group acquires artificial intelligence innovator

TD is collaborating with the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, which is developing the next generation of AI technologies.

Mike Novogratz is planning a crypto version of Goldman Sachs

Famed hedge funder turned cryptocurrency enthusiast Mike Novogratz announced Tuesday that he is launching a cryptocurrency bank.

Dimon changes tune on bitcoin, says 'blockchain is real'

Dimon's skeptical view of bitcoin has been well documented.

Pension risk as US watchdog warns savers of bitcoin ‘scammers’ and ‘bogus investments’

A MAJOR finance fraud watchdog has warned investors that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum and ripple are risky investments, often favoured by hackers and crooks.

Big Money Is Betting On A Bitcoin Price Collapse (BTC)

One month after their launch, futures trading volumes remain very modest compared to average Bitcoin trading volumes of around $15bn per day

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