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Sustainable investing app Clim8 to close its doors

Mar 29, 2023

Sustainable, Clima8, close, doorsClim8, the UK-based climate-focused investment app, is set to cease operations at the end of May due to the challenging economic conditions.

Swift completes blockchain pilot for corporate actions data

Mar 29, 2023

Swift, blockchain, corporateBanking cooperative and financial messaging network Swift has hailed the results of a recently completed pilot involving the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for corporate actions data.

CFA Institute publishes AI handbook for fund managers

Mar 29, 2023

CFA, AI, handbook, artificial intelligence, fund managersGlobal trade body CFA Institute has published a handbook on the use of artificial intelligence and big data by investment managers.

Calastone makes executive appointments

Mar 29, 2023

Calastone, executive, appointmentsFunds network Calastone has announced a number of promotions among its senior management and the recruitment of a chief commercial officer (CCO).

Inaccurate data thwarting asset managers’ reconciliations

Mar 29, 2023

An inability to extract accurate data is the biggest problem facing buy-side firms when it comes to their trade reconciliations.

Morgan Stanley tests ChatGPT with financial advisors

Mar 22, 2023

Morngan Stanley, ChatGPT, financial, advisorsMorgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is running a series of tests with its financial advisors on the use of OpenAI’s chatbot ChatGPT.

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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.

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