Dubai and Australia Ink FinTech Agreement
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management, Infrastructure
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) entered into an agreement today that sets out a framework for cooperation on financial technology (FinTech) innovation.
Majority of Asset Managers Expected to Offer ETFs in Next Five Years
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management
Two-thirds (67%) of respondents interviewed for the EY report Global ETF Research 2017: reshaping around the investor believe most managers will have an ETF offering in the next five years. The new entrants will join a market that is expected to reach US$7.6t globally by the end of 2020.
FLEXTRADE INTRODUCES ENHANCED CROSS-OMS AGGREGATION FOR MIFID II
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management
FlexTrade (@FlexTrade), a global leader in multi-asset execution and order management systems, today announced the rollout of an enhanced version of its multi-OMS aggregation functionality, an in-built feature of the FlexTRADER EMS, which allows users to merge and net orders across multiple OMSs regardless of the underlying version or implementation.
Framework, Private Equity investment Data Management, Appoints Director of Global Business Development
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
Framework, the private equity (PE) investment data firm, enabling PE investment management enterprises to deliver transparency, insight and accountability to their investors, today announced the appointment of Jesper Steiness, as Director of Global Business Development. The appointment will strengthen the leadership team as Framework concentrate on accelerating their current growth and focus on innovation in private equity operations.
Barings Backs Sentinel Capital Partners in Acquisition of Nekoosa
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management, M&A Deals
Barings, one of the world's leading asset management firms, announced today that it served as Lead Agent on a senior secured credit facility to support Sentinel Capital Partners in its acquisition of Nekoosa ("Nekoosa" or the "Company").
ScoreStream Receives Intel Capital Funding
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
Today we are proud to announce ScoreStream has received funding from Intel Capital, Intel's strategic investment and M&A organization. ScoreStream is a crowd sourcing platform for capturing and syndicating local sports content to consumers and media companies. ScoreStream has partnerships with most of the major broadcast television groups, iHeart Media, and the Associated Press.
AMX Selects InvestCloud to Power its Exchange Solution
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management
InvestCloud Inc., a global FinTech firm, has been selected by The Asset Management Exchange (AMX) to build a bespoke digital solution for its growing client base of both asset owners and asset managers. The digital interface will provide clients with a flexible, intuitive and transparent way to access and monitor some $2 billion of investments already on the exchange.
CoInvestor Provides First Digital Access for Advisers Into LendInvest's Real Estate Fund
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Asset Management
CoInvestor, the alternative assets platform, has been chosen by LendInvest Capital as a preferred method for UK advisers to invest in its Luxembourg-domiciled Real Estate Opportunity Fund. The £130 million lending fund offers investors the opportunity to participate in a diverse pool of real estate-backed loans originated and underwritten by LendInvest’s experienced underwriting team. The fund aims to deliver a sustainable, uncorrelated income... more
Grinnell College selects InvestCloud for endowment platform
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
InvestCloud Inc., a global FinTech firm, has been selected by Grinnell College as its digital platform of choice for its endowment. The Iowa liberal arts college will use InvestCloud Navy to simplify investment management, improve efficiency and centralize data. The $1.8 billion fund includes investments in equities, hedge funds, private equity and real assets. The fund previously relied on multiple service providers, with information spread... more
Bank of Thailand selects SimCorp Dimension
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services to the global financial services industry, announced today that The Bank of Thailand, Thailand’s central bank, has selected SimCorp Dimension as its new investment management platform to support the reserve management and monetary policy operations of its USD 226 billion reserves.
INDOS Moves to Digitize the AIFMD Depositary Space
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management
INDOS Financial Limited (“INDOS”), the leading UK independent depositary, has gone live with the second and key phase of the integration of its cloud-based DEPOcheck software. DEPOcheck provides an integrated workflow management and fund oversight solution for depositary businesses. DEPOcheck was developed on behalf of INDOS by Centigen Soft.
Pioneering Fintech Platform Opens Up Business Deal Flow to Investors and Corporate Advisers
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management, Risk Management, Infrastructure
Pomanda is a platform for investors, advisers, professional service providers and the business owners they engage with. The first platform to be built around the transaction journey – no matter which stage or side of the deal you are on. Gives users the tools to value companies, conduct business analytics and connect to deal-flow in a confidential and secure space. Combines cutting edge technology, industry insight and academic research to... more
Kestra Private Wealth Services Recruits Experienced Financial Advisors
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Wealth Management
Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC (Kestra PWS), a registered investment advisor subsidiary of Kestra Financial, Inc., that supports independent advisor teams nationwide, announces the addition of White Cap Wealth Management (White Cap). Based in Provo, Utah, the advisory team at White Cap Wealth Management oversees approximately $150 million in assets and is led by David Johnston, President, and KC Johnston, Chief Financial Officer.
Gemalto survey confirms that Consumers lack confidence in IoT device security
- 7 years 10 months ago
- Investment Management, Security
Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today reveal that 90% of consumers lack confidence in the security of Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This comes as more than two-thirds of consumers and almost 80% of organizations support governments getting involved in setting IoT security.
Yoma Bank Completes Successful Fusion Treasury Implementation with Finastra
- 7 years 11 months ago
- Treasury
On September 25th, 2017, Yoma Bank successfully implemented Fusion Treasury, powered by Opics, with Finastra. The new front-to-back Treasury solution is part of Yoma Bank's technology-led journey and its continued endeavor to deliver intuitive and personalized solutions for its treasury clients, while maintaining adequate controls, managing risks, continuing regulatory compliance, and improving efficiency.
