Advisory & Brokerage

Waafi Bank, a Malaysia-based start-up founded in 2020, has chosen The Bank of London, a leading global clearing, agency, and transaction bank, as its banking services provider.

Waafi Bank selects The Bank of London as its UK services provider

Waafi Bank, a Malaysia-based start-up founded in 2020, has chosen The Bank of London, a leading global clearing, agency, and transaction bank, as its banking services provider.
Prior to the pandemic, wealth management was a sector known for its personal, high-touch interactions. Customers expected face-to-face meetings in exclusive offices, often with relationship managers in tailored suits. However, COVID-19 changed everything, accelerating the industry's digitisation process. This shift has led wealth management firms to explore new advisory models, including hybrid approaches that blend traditional and digital services. Global IT business products provider Comarch opens up on this transformation, and looks ahead to the future of wealth management.

What is the future of wealth management?

Prior to the pandemic, wealth management was a sector known for its personal, high-touch interactions. Customers expected face-to-face meetings in exclusive offices, often with...
Futeur.AI, an emerging FinTech firm, has announced the launch of its new business credit management digital platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across America.

Futeur.AI unveils innovative business credit management platform for SMEs

Futeur.AI, an emerging FinTech firm, has announced the launch of its new business credit management digital platform designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises...
Novel secures $15m funding to expand Capital Intelligence platform

Novel secures $15m funding to expand Capital Intelligence platform

Novel, a FinTech platform dedicated to providing non-dilutive capital and strategic tools to tech founders, has announced a successful $15m oversubscribed pre-Series A funding round.
EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the MENA region, has acquired a minority stake in Kenzi Wealth, a Danish FinTech company specialising in AI-powered asset management technologies.

EFG Hermes acquires stake in Kenzi Wealth to revolutionise AI-powered investment management

EFG Hermes, the leading investment bank in the MENA region, has acquired a minority stake in Kenzi Wealth, a Danish FinTech company specialising in AI-powered asset management technologies.
Navigating the future: Top wealth management trends in Q1 2024

Navigating the future: Top wealth management trends in Q1 2024

As we delve into the initial months of 2024, the wealth management sector stands at the cusp of transformation, propelled by technological advancements and a challenging economic landscape.
5 reasons why asset managers must embrace FCC automation

5 reasons why asset managers must embrace FCC automation

In an era where digital transformation is paramount, asset managers are recognising the indispensable role of automating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) processes.
The key to financial innovation: Overcoming data aggregation challenges

The key to financial innovation: Overcoming data aggregation challenges

In the ever-evolving world of financial services, the integration and management of diverse financial data stand as a cornerstone for innovation and customer satisfaction.
What firms should know when looking to custodial independence for advisors

What firms should know when looking to custodial independence for advisors

One of the biggest challenges that wealth firms face is providing their advisors with seamless access to custodial data. This is not just a technical hurdle, but a fundamental aspect of how WealthTech can empower financial advisors to better serve clients with utmost confidence.
The majority of wealth managers (70%) have expressed dissatisfaction or indifference towards their existing technology systems, according to recent research conducted by Avaloq.

Majority of wealth managers are dissatisfied or indifferent to their current technology

The majority of wealth managers (70%) have expressed dissatisfaction or indifference towards their existing technology systems, according to recent research conducted by Avaloq.

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Just $336m was raised across this week's 11 FinTech deals

Just $389m was raised across this week’s 12 FinTech deals

The summer months continue to prove a slow period for FinTech deals, with just $389m raised across 12 deals.  It was a similar picture to...
Leeds United announce multi-year etoro partnership

Leeds United announce multi-year etoro partnership

Leeds United, the English football club competing in the Premier League, has entered into a new multi-year partnership with etoro, the trading and investing...
Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Exchange access

Interactive Brokers adds Bucharest Exchange access

Interactive Brokers, an automated global broker, has added the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) to its trading platform. The addition gives eligible IBKR clients the ability...
BitGo acquires NYDIG's institutional trading arm

BitGo acquires NYDIG’s institutional trading arm

BitGo, the digital asset infrastructure company offering custody, trading, staking, financing and settlement services from regulated cold storage, has entered into a definitive agreement...
Why data centre location won't save wealth managers' sovereignty

Why data centre location won’t save wealth managers’ sovereignty

Digital sovereignty in wealth management is not decided by where a data centre sits, but by who retains control over data, technology and advisory...

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