Transformation Underway... But Nobody Cares

whitePaper | August 15, 2020

Capital markets institutions have traditionally devoted the bulk of their mind and wallet share on front office revenue-generating activities. Post-trade operations have been overlooked; they are mired in legacy systems and siloed operations that require significant manual intervention, making it a critical source of inefficiency and operational risk. As revenue streams are challenged by uncertain economics and growing competition, post-trade operations are coming under scrutiny for reducing costs, boosting margins, and improving return on equity.

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Financial inclusion can be characterised as a means to an end. By ensuring access for households and small and medium enterprises to safe, essential financial services, financial inclusion is a key facilitator of inclusive economic growth. Not only does financial inclusion promote regional economic objectives, it is also considered as an enabler for 7 of the 17 sustainable development goals defined by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs.

whitePaper | December 7, 2022

Blockchain -based technologies continue their disruptive journey in the financial services industry. Some jurisdictions more than others are taking the stage as Fintech power houses with transformative initiatives and a particular focus on digital assets. Technology, favourable regulation and ecosystems attract investors and drive the market to innovative solutions. Regulators are addressing the risks while looking at the potential benefits of digital assets and their underlying technologies. The aim is the protection of consumers, investors and businesses, as well as maintaining the safety and soundness of the financial market s .

whitePaper | April 14, 2022

Gone are the days when customers would visit brick and mortar stores 3-5 times a week to complete their daily chores, buy luxury items or do banking. With the proliferation of mobile technology, social media, and internet banking, customer expectations shifted and evolved. Moreover, with the rise of on-demand and one-click mindset, induced by the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Uber, along with the need for hyper-personalisation, people were no longer willing to wait and watch for any of the businesses, and the case of financial services was no different. It is needless to mention that customer expectations and digital transformation have been evolving in parallel ever since.

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

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whitePaper | June 15, 2023

Asset managers headquartered in Europe saw their private market assets continue to grow in 2022, albeit more slowly than in previous years, and their total assets under management (AUM) exceeded €2.3 trillion (US$2.4 billion) by the end of the year. Institutional investors remain the region’s major allocators to private assets—European high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) investors are still underexposed to private asset classes, although that is set to change.