Ignition dominates the rising star and partnership categories at the global Banking Technology Awards
Ignition Advice has remarkably achieved three finalist places in the global Banking Technology Awards.
Australian fintech Ignition forms multi year multi million dollar partnership with tier one bank
Bank of Ireland’s Seán Ó Murchú joined Manish Prasad and Alan Quinlan from Ignition Advice in today launching a new digital advice platform for Irish consumers. Seán Ó Murchú, Director, Wealth Advice and Distribution at Bank of Ireland, said, “Creating a single, digital advice platform will have a transformational impact on the Irish market,”. Ignition Advice technology will support Bank of Ireland customers across all areas of their financial lives, from financial wellness and saving, to investment and insurance. Scalable solutions allow the bank to offer digital financial advice to all of their customers, while the Ignition Advice hybrid model allows the bank to fully integrate digital advice with telephone […]
Milliman and Ignition Wealth announce synergistic collaboration
Milliman Australia Practice Leader Wade Matterson and Ignition Wealth CEO Manish Prasad today announced a global collaboration between their two firms to combine Ignition Wealth’s integrated bank grade white label digital engagement and advice solutions with Milliman’s analytics, data and consulting prowess. Wade Matterson, Practice Leader, Milliman Australia and Manish Prasad, CEO, Ignition Wealth said, “We are delighted to announce a symbiotic new collaboration between Milliman and Ignition Wealth. Our businesses share a commitment to enrich the advice experience and enable better financial outcomes for every consumer.” The relationship has grown naturally from multiple synergies including an emphatic consumer-centric focus, growing global footprints and equally matched best in class status […]
Ignition Wealth demonstrates information security commitment
Ignition Wealth’s recent ISO/IEC27001:2013 certification evidences the firm’s advanced information security practices. “The current financial services news cycle has data security at the front of client’s minds. Ignition Wealth is an international business entrusted with our client’s customers’ and members’ financial data. The security of that data is paramount to our bank grade clientele,” said Mark Fordree, Group CEO, Ignition Wealth. Information security has been an essential priority for Ignition Wealth since the firm’s inception. To ensure the safety of our client data confidentiality, integrity and availability we maintain a multi-step risk management process. Ignition Wealth’s information security management system (ISMS) operates to the ISO/IEC’s ISO27001 standards. In response to […]
Ignition Wealth announces new CEO Manish Prasad
Ignition Wealth Co-Founder and inaugural CEO Mark Fordree today announced the appointment of Manish Prasad to the role of CEO of Ignition Wealth. “On behalf of the Ignition Wealth Board, executive team and staff, we are extremely pleased to have engaged Manish Prasad to lead Ignition Wealth. Manish is a deeply experienced and well respected financial services executive, whose expertise and knowledge will guide Ignition Wealth as we continue to grow.”, said Mark Fordree, Executive Director, Ignition Wealth. Manish is a highly credentialed financial services executive with deep domain experience in financial advice across all channels and segments. Manish’s career includes senior roles globally for NAB/MLC, AMP/AXA, Genesys Wealth Advisors, […]
Ignition Wealth appointment flags fintech future
The new chief executive of Ignition Wealth’s Ireland business is keen to deliver the next generation of fintech to Irish institutions. Named in the top role on Wednesday, Alan Quinlan said his appointment marks a “well-timed opportunity to raise the bar on what’s possible in fintech in Ireland.” “We are working to evolve technology for financial services, bringing a global perspective to development, compliance and customer experience,” Quinlan said. Quinlan’s background includes senior roles at BT Financial Group in Australia and Mercer Ireland. Ignition Wealth added that Mark Fordree now becomes group chief executive. Fordree said the firm is deploying a multi-currency and multi-language platform in Ireland. The Ireland business […]
Ignition Wealth launches Ignition Priority One Assist to support XPLAN solutions
Ignition Wealth’s XPLAN consultancy team offer Australian advice practices a full range of consultancy and customisation options, either under a bespoke arrangement or through our Managed Services packages, Core, Pro and Ignition Next. From September 1, the XPLAN Consultancy Team will also offer the Ignition Priority One Assist Service. “If your practice is using XPLAN (and most are), any breakdown can impact your business efficiency. We know practices need a fast, efficient and expert response. Our on call team of XPLAN technicians are highly trained and will work rapidly to have your XPLAN running and delivering your advice vision.” – Richard Liverpool, Head of Sales and Marketing, Ignition Wealth. […]
Ignition Wealth to open in Ireland
Ignition Wealth CEO Mark Fordree has announced two significant appointments, with a view to opening Ignition Wealth Ireland. Irish fintech expert Peter Oakes has joined the Ignition Wealth executive team as a member of the Advisory Board. Peter Oakes is renowned in the Irish financial services industry for his astute knowledge and innovative attitude. As a former senior executive at both the Central Bank of Ireland and Bank of America Peter holds an excellent international banking pedigree. As an early adopter, and advocate of financial technology and ‘regtech’ Peter will provide guidance to Ignition Wealth globally and advise on the current capital raise in Ireland. In addition, leading […]
