Fintech

Asia | 8 Dec 16

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are to “foster collaboration between the two regulatory authorities in promoting financial innovation”.

Platforms | 28 Nov 16

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.

Asia | 27 Oct 16

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.

Africa | 24 Oct 16

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.

Best Practice | 16 Sep 16

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.