Sidekick raises £8.5m to democratize wealth management in the UK
Sidekick, a UK-based financial services innovator, has successfully secured £8.5m in combined seed and debt financing to revolutionize access to wealth management.
Navigating risks in wealth management: A balanced approach
Wealth management is not just about augmenting capital—it’s equally about safeguarding it. In an era where market fluctuations can be swift and severe, the essence of wealth management lies in its dual approach: growth and security. This balance is maintained through meticulous risk management strategies, which play a pivotal role in helping clients achieve their financial goals while minimizing potential risks.
Exploring the potential of Sukuk: A sustainable investment option
The global financial landscape is witnessing a surge in interest in Sukuk, a Sharia-compliant financial instrument gaining traction beyond Islamic communities.
Balancing privacy and personalisation: Social media data in investing
Personalisation has continued to feature as an integral part of digitalisation strategies. Spurred on by the demand for it by consumers, companies across the financial services landscape are transforming their products to be personalised to specific customer needs.
11thEstate, investment recovery FinTech, bags $2m seed funding from Social Leverage
11thEstate, the first-to-market platform for investors to effortlessly receive entitlements from securities class action settlements and shareholder compensations, has announced the successful closing of a $2m seed round.
The future of investing: Velexa’s role in shaping accessible wealth management
The proliferation of WealthTech companies has helped more retail investors gain access to the world of investing, but there is still a gap. New technology and access to financial education is helping to bolster the democratisation of investing.
FE fundinfo acquires Dericon to expand in German wealth management market
FE fundinfo, a key player in financial data services, has expanded its reach in the European market by acquiring Dericon, a German FinTech firm based in Frankfurt.
Blockchain innovator Alphaledger secures Series A funding
Alphaledger, a leading provider of blockchain infrastructure for fixed income assets, focused on the origination and development of autonomous clearing, announced the first closing of its Series A funding round.
Revolutionising financial data management with KidbrookeONE
Navigating ESG integration presents unique opportunities for differentiation but also brings challenges from a data management perspective.
Blossom Social secures $2.1m to expand US investing network
Blossom Social, a Vancouver-based FinTech startup, has successfully secured more than $2.1m CAD in seed funding. The funds were raised to support the expansion of its investing social network into the US.