Distributed-ledger technology
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.
Nasdaq, HKEx: Blockchain’s Disruptive Potential Overstated
Distributed ledger technology won’t replace existing exchange infrastructure despite potential for smaller use cases, say CEOs.
Self-Sovereign Identity: The Next Evolution for KYC
R3's Ivar Wiersma explains how the banking industry is moving toward a self-sovereign identity model.
This Week: ASIC/RBA, TSE, Schroders/SteelEye, HKEx, Talos, and more
A look at some of the past week’s financial technology news.
RPA Provides ‘Quick Wins’, But at What Cost?
Banking experts urge firms to consider re-engineering a process before turning to robotic process automation.
This Week: Nasdaq, Bloomberg, Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Boerse, BNP Paribas, Wolters Kluwer, and More
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
Isda 'Create' Marks Important First Step Toward Smart Contracts
WatersTechnology goes inside Isda Create to see how the organization is aiming to bridge the gap between the worlds of paper contracts and legal data.
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.
SIX’s Purchase of BME Boosts Presence but Tech Challenges Lie Ahead
Exchange partnership will deliver benefits of scale but rationalizing trading infrastructure will take time, say observers
This Week: Vanguard, OneMarketData, SS&C, Xignite, Esma, SimCorp, Nasdaq
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 198: DTCC’s Peve on DLT
Jennifer Peve, managing director of business innovation at the DTCC, discusses the DLT projects the firm is working on, and how the technology has evolved over the last four years.
Banks Need a Hybrid Approach to Cryptography in Face of Quantum Threat
Execs from Barclays, IBM & Post-Quantum discuss why financial firms have to start preparing today for the future of hacking and quantum computing.
R3: Digital Asset Exchanges Will Expand Range of Traded Assets
The development of digital asset exchanges could disrupt capital markets by introducing new asset types and extending trading hours.
ASX Reviews CHESS Replacement Timeline as Coronavirus Bites
The exchange will consult on a new schedule in June, but industry testing of the platform is still on track for July.
LSEG To Build DLT PoC for Equities Settlement
The exchange's blockchain architect says the product is being prepared for testing in the FCA's sandbox.
Deutsche Börse Foresees DLT Role as Network Operator
The exchange says its function may evolve from a traditional market infrastructure provider to managing decentralized networks.
This Week: Refinitiv/Google Cloud; DTCC; Bloomberg/ MSCI; and more
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
ASX on Track for CHESS Replacement Testing
The Aussie exchange is to begin industry-wide testing of its DLT settlement program.
Barclays Finds Blockchain Nirvana
Digital token USC could transform financial markets. But first, backers must prove it is secure.
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.
IBM Exec: With Blockchain, It's All About Governance Interoperability
The tech company's VP of digital transformation talks blockchain and disruption caused by a highly-interconnected economy.
Barclays: The Future of Post-Trade is a Common Utility Platform
Financial firms are pushing for a distributed market infrastructure model through efforts like Isda's Common Domain Model and distributed ledger technology.
Commerzbank Pilots DLT Prototypes
The bank's R&D arm, Main Incubator, has piloted blockchain projects, including settlement of commercial paper in T+0.
MarkitSERV Delays Credit Rollout for TradeServ Platform
The vendor is live with FX NDFs on the new cloud-based platform, but credit has been pushed to 2020 earliest.