Robo Advisors

Saudi allows two firms to test computerized investment advice

The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved two robo-advisory services to being opperations in the country.

StashAway collects $12m in Series B led by Eight Road Ventures

StashAway, a Singapore-based robo-advisor, has collected $12m in its Series B round to support

Plum pulls in $4.5m in funding, after 433% increase in user base over past...

Personal finance management chatbot Plum has received $4.5m in new financing, on the back of a 433 per cent user growth over the past year.

Vestwell secures $30m through Series B round

Digital retirement platform Vestwell has raised $30m in its Series B funding round.

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.

A pension dashboard can evolve retirement investment advice

A pension dashboard would help robo advisors to improve the obstacle course of retirement planning, according to EValue chief development director Andrew Storey in a research interview with FinTech Global.

How Santander is looking to fill the gap in robo advice

A lot of the current robo advisor offerings don’t actually give advice and instead provide consumers with guidance, according to Santander UK head of compliance Joel Viney in a research interview with FinTech Global.

StashAway launches services into Malaysia

Singapore-based robo-advisor StashAway has launched its services into Malaysia.

Wahed Invest nets $8m in funding, valuing it at $100m

Sharia-compliant ethical investing platform Wahed Invest has raised $8m in funding, valuing the company at $100m.

ING invests £5m into SMEs loan comparison platform Funding Options

ING Ventures has invested £5m into Funding Options, an online marketplace designed to help SMEs find the best financing options.

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How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

How French banks can strengthen conflicts of interest controls

French investment banks face growing pressure to strengthen conflicts of interest frameworks as the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) raises the bar on compliance...
Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Why slow onboarding is costing private banks clients

Onboarding is the first impression a new client forms of their private bank, yet according to fincite, it is often the weakest link in...
How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

How banks are winning the digital wallet fraud war

Phishing and fraud targeting digital wallets are surging globally, creating a growing challenge for banks and customers alike. Tieto Banktech recently delved into how...
Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Payments firm Triple-A secures VARA IPA in Dubai

Triple-A, a global payment institution, has been awarded In-Principle Approval (IPA) from Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) for the provision of Broker-Dealer services. The...
FLOAT lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe's tech funding gap

Float lands €4.5m Series A to close Europe’s tech funding gap

Float, the Stockholm-founded revenue-based financing platform serving European tech SMEs, has secured €4.5m in a Series A round as it looks to narrow the...

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