WealthTech

How can robo-advisors stand out from the pack?

In a crowded robo-advisor marketplace, having different models or pricing is not a differentiator, it’s how you interact with customers that will aid success, according to SenaHill partner Kyle Zasky.

BlueYard bets on future of fintech, web, sustainability with €110m second fund

European venture capital newcomer BlueYard Capital has pulled in more than €110m for the final close of its second fund.

Japanese banking giant MUFG launches JPY20bn FinTech fund

Japanese banking giant Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has launched a JPY20bn ($185m) FinTech-focused venture capital fund targeting US and Asian startups.

Financial planning software developer Vena Solutions gets $115m equity financing

Cloud-based financial planning and analysis software developer Vena Solutions has picked up $115m of equity financing led by JMI Equity.

Robo-advisers are growing in popularity, but are still only at the beginning stages

Opportunities are rapidly increasing for robo-advisers, but the market needs an ‘awful lot more collaboration’, according to a panel at the Global WealthTech Summit 2018.

FinTech backer Menlo Ventures launches $450m-targeting special opportunities fund

Menlo Ventures is upping the stakes for its second tilt at a "special opportunity" fund raise by eyeing up to $450m for the vehicle.

Carta pulls in $80m during 2018, raising its valuation to $800m

Carta, a company which helps to manage the equity of private and public companies and investors, pulled in $80m during 2018, alongside the close of its Series D.

Australia’s Volt Bank launches through Temenos Cloud

Australian challenger Volt Bank has launched its new online banking platform powered by Temenos'?financial software offering.Volt?bank has launched on the Temenos Cloud which will...

Robinhood launches checking and savings app

Free stock trading platform Robinhood has launched a new checking and savings service, which offers 3 per cent interest on savings.

iwoca leverages open banking for new partnership with Barclays & HSBC

Barclays and HSBC have both connected with small business lender iwoca, making full use of the opportunities presented by open banking.

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Another strong week for FinTechs with 26 deals recorded

FinTech Global reported on another powerful week in the FinTech sector, with a total of $783m raised across 26 deals.   This top performing deal...
FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney launches micro-investing app to help families secure financial future

FutureMoney, a FinTech company founded by industry veterans, has launched a new micro-investing platform aimed at helping families build generational wealth.
Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood and Pentaho team up to enhance data analytics capabilities

Camwood, a leading IT consultancy specialising in digital evolution through the lens of applications, has partnered with Pentaho, a subsidiary of the Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, to bring its data analytics platform to market via a new managed services offering.
Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary introduces innovative flight delay insurance with Companjon

Erste Bank Hungary has launched Flight Delay Insurance, a new service available to its customers in the George app.
Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla partners with Visa to enhance account verification in pay by bank

Dwolla, a leading U.S.-based account-to-account (A2A) payment solution provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments.

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