Issues Archive»FundTech Autumn 2020

Editorial: Paying your way

Nicholas_PrattThis issue focuses on the changing relationship between fund managers and fintech start-ups.

Interview: Man on a mission

Artificial_intelligenceNicholas Pratt talks to former quant investor Michael Kollo about his new drive to promote responsible automation and ethical AI.

Country focus: China’s fintech ambition

China’s fintech ambitionNicholas Pratt examines whether China’s fintech ambitions will be dented by its ongoing trade war with the US.

Fintech focus: Terms of engagement

ConnectivityFundTech spoke to four fintechs, all at different stages of development, about their biggest challenges when it comes to engaging with fund managers.

Roundtable: From fundtechs to fund managers

FundTech_Roundtable_Autumn_2020Our experts discuss Covid-19, innovation labs, institutional attitudes and what makes a successful start-up. Chaired by Nicholas Pratt.

Sponsored feature: Global TA – a platform story

Richard_ClarksonOracle’s global head of solutions, Richard Clarkson, charts the evolution of the transfer agency model from its simple beginning to its digital future.

Outsourcing: The art of the outsourced deal

outsourcingAs outsourcing moves increasingly towards the front office, Nicholas Pratt looks at the various options for outsourced dealing services.

Regulation: Giant steps

EU regulationAs the EU takes the first significant step towards a regulated digital asset market, Nicholas Pratt takes a closer look at the proposals.

Most read features

Roundtable: The digital transformation opportunity

The funds industry is looking at adopting new types of technology, from automation to ESG reporting, blockchain and tokenisation. A FundsTech roundtable in March explored how these will revolutionise the sector.

Regulation: Panel calls for simplicity in ESG reporting

The industry accepts the need for more rigour in ESG fund reporting, but the work will be pointless if investors don’t understand the end result. Nicholas Pratt reports.

Tokenisation: The incredible potential of tokenisation

Tokenisation offers a new generation of investors access to a wide range of asset classes. But a lack of analysts is one reason why the market may not be ready for the possibilities, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Cryptocurrencies: Crypto funds face long wait for regulatory approval

While crypto currencies forge onwards, access for investors who prefer to invest through regulated vehicles remains muted. A wait-and-see stance by regulators lies at the centre of this, finds Nicholas Pratt.

Artificial Intelligence: For explainable AI, look in the white box

The rise in AI investing parallels A growing need to understand how computers make decisions, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds.

Sponsored Profiles

The importance of trust when building successful client-vendor teams

Petra Roche and Anna Kanior-FlorekFundTech speaks to Metrosoft’s Petra Roche and Anna Kanior-Florek about cross-organisational relationships and why mutual trust...

The digitally connected Global Transfer Agent

Anand Ramachandran, Vice President, Global Head of Solutions, Richard Clarkson, Head of Solutions, Funds and Swapnil Joshi, Senior Strategy Manager from Oracle Financial Services Global...

Data consolidation takes centre stage in asset management M&A

MergersConsolidation between asset management firms is overwhelmingly expected to increase. Operational challenges remain thanks to legacy systems. But in a recent...

Are you being microserved?

As asset managers grapple with new digital technology, FundsTech talks to Calastone’s Adam Belding about the importance of software architecture and the benefits...