ING spins out advanced analytics portfolio tool
by Ben Poole
The move is designed to accelerate the growth of Katana.
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Top 10 market structure trends for 2020
by Ben Poole
New Greenwich Associates report finds that technology will continue to drive financial market evolution in the new year.
Is ‘monetary magic’ dead?
by Ben Poole
How far has central bank power waned since the global financial crisis?
UK’s Johnson to give financial markets the willies?
by Ben Poole
deVere Group cautions investors that Brexit's market impact could rumble on well into the new decade.
Global growth predicted to decelerate, but no risk of recession in the short term
by Ben Poole
Santander Wealth Management estimates show global growth of 3%, as long as current geopolitical uncertainties are clarified.
Mischler expands cash management and liquidity platform
by Ben Poole
Former BofA executives to spearhead latest initiative for broker-dealer.
The age of uncertainty - what should investors look out for in 2020?
by Ben Poole
Outlook from HSBC suggests US macro outperformance is likely to fade next year.
State Street investor confidence metric up in November
by Ben Poole
The Global Investor Confidence Index increased by 1.7 Points to 80.9.
Wells Fargo/Gallup US investor confidence survey shows slight improvement
by Ben Poole
The Investor Optimism Index rebounds after dipping in an earlier quarter.
Goldman Sachs Asset Management tackles liquidity management with digital ecosystem
by Ben Poole
Mosaic is designed to facilitate greater access to data, execution, and expertise.
Liquid alternative ETFs set for growth, research finds
by Ben Poole
Greenwich Associates projects institutional investment in liquid alternative ETFs climbing to approximately US$114bn this year.
MDOTM and Raiffeisen collaborate on AI and sustainable investing
by Ben Poole
AI will be used to deliver efficient portfolio construction.
Citi partners with Cachematrix on digital investment portal
by Ben Poole
The platform is designed to deliver an upgraded client experience for money market fund portfolio management.
Deutsche Bank research paper tackles the history and future of debt
by Ben Poole
The report suggests debt, inflation, nominal GDP, yields, and central bank balance sheets could all be set to increase.
Standard Bank adopts TCS BaNCS Digital for investor services
by Ben Poole
The bank is going digital to handle increasing demand for investor services in African capital markets.
CaixaBank R&D looks to apply quantum computing to Spanish financial activity
by Ben Poole
The bank-adapted quantum algorithm assess capital at risk for financial assets such as mortgage and treasury bill portfolios.
Cashwerkz rolls out API-enabled platform architecture for investing cash
by Ben Poole
The server-less platform will help the company scale as it onboards new banking partners.
State Street claims record access to cleared repo financing
by Ben Poole
In a partnership with FICC, the bank has seen investment volumes hit US$140bn.
Asia investors undeterred by low returns on money market funds
by Graham Buck
Preservation of capital and the provision of liquidity are the main reasons for the increasing popularity of MMFs
ETFs “are no Harry Potter product”, claims industry
by Graham Buck
The European Systematic Risk Board (ESRB) warned that exchange traded funds pose a possible systemic risk to the financial system
Blockchain loses its allure for investors
by Graham Buck
With bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies restored to favour, blockchain investment this year could be 60% down on 2018, data suggests
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank seeks global deals
by Graham Buck
Its recent annual board of governors meeting in Luxembourg, where two agreements were signed, was the first to be held outside Asia
Money market funds step up focus on governance
by Graham Buck
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations have become more integrated into MMFs on both sides of the Atlantic
JP Morgan unveils low-cost robo advisor
by Graham Buck
The bank is releasing a digital investing service called You Invest Portfolios, which has been several years in development