digital assets
Waters Wrap: A useful use-case for blockchain? (And Broadridge’s bond play)
While not a fan of blockchain, Anthony looks at some potential use-cases for the tool in the world of capital markets. He also gives his thoughts on Broadridge’s soon-to-launch LTX platform.)
This Week: SGX/Trumid/Hillhouse, Northern Trust/IHS Markit, LME, Six, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
As the Benefits of Digital Assets Become Harder to Ignore, What’s the Path Forward?
Lisa Iagatta, Isitc chair, says financial institutions have an opportunity to create more efficient processes in areas such as trade settlements through the use of digital assets.
Waters Wrap: Is AML Tech Worth the Cost? (And Cloud Moves & More Blockchain)
Anthony wonders if AML platforms are being scrutinized enough by banks and regulators, then looks at Wells Fargo's tapping of HPR for its quant division and Northern Trust’s blockchain plans.
Northern Trust Turns to DLT for the Future
Distributed-ledger technology will help ensure asset safety and allow custodians to provide more value to clients using AI and analytics.
This Week: RepRisk/JP Morgan; TP Icap; Moody’s/MioTech; FTSE Russell; SimCorp & More
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
This Week: ASIC/RBA, TSE, Schroders/SteelEye, HKEx, Talos, and more
A look at some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Barclays Proposes New Taxonomy for Digital Tokens
The UK bank argues that a common approach to classifying tokens is needed to prevent regulatory arbitrage.
People Moves: BNY Mellon, RJ O’Brien, CrossTower
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Mark McKeon (pictured) who has been appointed Global Head of Front-to-Back Solutions at BNY Mellon’s asset servicing business.
Brave New Coin Eyes Structured Products
The company aims to have a principal-protected structured income product by mid-September.
The Need for a Designated Crypto Asset Regulator
Senior academic says a new taxonomy—and a new regulator—is needed to determine whether crypto assets should fall under existing financial frameworks.
CryptoCompare Eyes Asia Cryptocurrency Indexes
The cryptocurrency data provider and index operator plans to exploit demand for digital currency trading in APAC by launching index products in the region.
This Week: ICE, Nasdaq/R3, BMLL/OpenFin, DASH
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
SIX Builds Quantum Security for DLT-Based Exchange
The Swiss Exchange is future-proofing SDX with post-quantum encryption, ahead of its full-service launch.
HSBC Securities Arm ‘Strangles’ Legacy Tech with API Wrapper
The securities services business has embarked on an API strategy to offload its legacy tech and produce better connected products.
Blockchain in the Capital Markets: Slow Progress in 2019
While real blockchain rollouts are still few and far between, some firms made progress in 2019. Here are 18 projects in some stage of development.
This Week: Fidelity Digital Asset, State Street, HSBC, Instinet, INTL FCStone, Quantopian
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
OKEx Expands Crypto Derivatives Offering
The Malta-headquartered digital asset exchange has upgraded its trading architecture, with an eye on futures and options trading features.
Fundament Expanding Tokenized German Real Estate Offering
For it's real estate token, 90% of investment is coming from institutional firms.
Universal-Investment Building Amazon-Style Offering For Funds
The Frankfurt-based firm still has to get regulatory approval for the blockchain project, but aims to start beta testing next year.
AFME Calls for pan-European Crypto Asset Taxonomy
The industry body has urged EU lawmakers and stakeholders to become leaders in delivering a common regulatory framework for digital assets.
DTCC Explores Gatekeeper Role for DLT Networks
Post-trade company looks to stay ahead of DLT curve with plans to act as CCP for firms trading on permission-based blockchains.
People Moves: BMLL, DriveWealth, Blockchain, GCTA
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the past week, including Howard Surloff (pictured, right), who joins Blockchain.
Nasdaq Eyes Blockchain Project for OTC Markets
Technology provider's effort to track the lifecycle of a digital asset moves beyond the proof-of-concept phase.