Barclays’ announcement on Monday that it has launched an execution-only platform should come as no surprise. But, it should serve as a reminder to wealth managers not to get too complacent.
Disruption of the funds management industry through the application of financial technology (fintech) is likely to come from mainland China, according to ICI Global, the international arm of the Investment Company Institute.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has signed a cooperation agreement with the Capital Markets Authority of Kenya (CMA) in a bid to boost financial services technology for both countries.
Much has been written about the disruptive impact technology has and is liable to continue to have on the financial services sector but the point, however, is to take some action.
From semiconductor manufacturer TSMC to companies specialising in advanced driver assistance systems (Adas) in automobiles, Taiwan is home to a number of disruptive innovators that investors would be wise to take notice of, according to Hermes senior investment analyst Kunjal Gala.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) and the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (Finma) signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to foster greater cooperation on fintech.
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore (Mas) has set up an international technology advisory panel (Itap) to discuss fintech developments around the world and how Singapore can harness new technologies to enhance its financial services industry.
Financial advisers making the most of technological advances have almost 40% more assets under management (AUM) than their counterparts, new research suggests.
Millennials are more likely to turn to robo-advice than a financial adviser for help with their personal finances, new research suggests.
Millennials, the generation aged between 18-34, will be the driving force behind asset managers adopting fintech, a leading industry expert said.
The Bank of England (BoE) is to work in partnership with fintech firms to harness innovations for central banking, offering companies the opportunity to demonstrate their solutions for real issues facing policymakers.
