Financial companies are increasingly turning to advanced technology to bolster their key services. Automated fund management is becoming a daily reality for many retail investors as advanced financial technology becomes miniaturised – companies like Nutmeg have built their business model on mobile-based automatic investment. With that shift comes a heavy…
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Telecom Liechtenstein (FL1) Protects Geneva Airport Against Electronic Eavesdropping
In order to step up its precautions against cyberattacks and to provide its users with the best possible security for their mobile communications, Geneva Airport shall be secured against the electronic eavesdropping of mobile devices from now by FL1 from its base in Liechtenstein. Specifically, so-called IMSI catchers (fake mobile…
A second Brexit Vote is the Only Credible Solution to End Gridlock
The credible way to end Brexit gridlock and give UK and global business much-needed certainty is with a second referendum, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, the founder and chief executive of deVere Group, come as the UK and…
Global Hotspots for London Office Investment
In the aftermath of the vote to leave the EU two-and-a-half years ago, plenty has been written about the future global standing of the UK. Many naysayers suggesting London will be particularly hard-hit by the economic fallout. Naturally, like with any change, there will be an adjustment period. But new research…
Strategic Investment in the Cybersecurity Company Sepio Systems
Energias de Portugal, which ranks among Europe’s major electricity operators, and is one of Portugal’s largest business groups has completed a strategic investment in the Israel- and US-based cybersecurity company Sepio Systems. EDP is a vertically integrated utility company that has electricity, gas and…
Banks and Insurers Underestimated the Magnitude of the Digital Transformation Challenge
A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute has found that financial services firms are lagging behind in digital transformation compared to other industry sectors. Financial services firms report falling confidence in their digital capabilities, and a shortage of the skills, leadership and collective vision needed to…