Distributed ledger
The Power of Law: Wiener Börse CEO Christoph Boschan
Christoph Boschan on mixing finance with law, Mifid II's flaws, and how Wiener Borse is avoiding a "massive technology trap."
Blockchain Not Yet Ready to Power T+0 Settlement
Blockchain provides easier communication between parties and boasts an immutable record of transactions, but it remains immature.
Digital Information Key for KYC's Blockchain and AI Journey
Companies are developing KYC solutions on a blockchain and exploring AI use cases, but more data needs to be made digital
Blockchain May Fuel Ibor’s Second Wave
Distributed-ledger technology is providing the impetus for renewed interest in Ibor, experts say
The Post-Trade Reshuffle
The European Commission and the wider industry are turning their eyes to post-trade practices
Baking a Distributed Ledger Layer Cake in a Data Oven
Much of distributed ledgers’ potential lies in their shared data layer. Yet ledgers’ rapid rise has moved mostly apart from data management and data managers. Tim Bourgaize Murray explores the reasons why, and the possible opportunities within the world…
The Investment Blockchain of Record
Blockchain is over-hyped in many instances—but perhaps not this one
Former Deutsche Bank Exec Backs Cobalt
Post-trade shared ledger platform receives an investment from former senior banker
Brown Brothers Harriman Wades into RegTech and Robotics
From RPA to machine learning to regtech, financial institutions are seeing great disruption coming out of the fintech space. BBH’s new fintech czar talks about how the bank is handling the change.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 80: All About Digital Currencies (And Some Libor, Politics & Game of Thrones)
There were major moves in the crypto space this week, which James has covered closely. They also discuss Libor's future phase-out, talk politics and analyze Game of Thrones.
Euroclear and Paxos Break Up over Blockchain Project
Euroclear abandons Bankchain platform but startup says launch will go ahead in 2018
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
Bitcoin Braces for a Blockchain Split
Bitcoin could diverge into two different versions of the same currency on August 1, creating further issues for institutional involvement.
London Stock Exchange Partners with IBM on Blockchain for SMEs
Distributed ledger project hopes to digitize shareholder processes for paper-based markets
Banks Test DLT Proof-of-Concept for Euro Commercial Paper
Four R3 member banks have built a prototype solution for the issuance of euro commercial paper on the Corda platform.
Sell Side Forges Ahead with Ambitions for Live Blockchain
John reviews recent announcements from blockchain consortium R3 and the Digital Trade Chain Consortium
FSB: No Systemic Risk from Fintech Now but Counsels Future Vigilance
International regulators say it's too soon for fintech such as blockchain or robo-advisors to pose a threat to financial stability, but warns that caution is still necessary.
R3 Supports Isda for Blockchain Standards Work
Blockchain consortium will work with trade body for common standards on smart contracts and distributed-ledger development
Looking for Questions Where the Answer Is Blockchain
Or, how I learned to stop worrying and love the distributed ledger.
Calastone Tests Blockchain System for Mutual Funds Industry
Network provider successfully completed the first phase of a distributed ledger proof-of-concept test.
R3's Corda Enters Public Beta after HP Deal
Corda platform set for public release as R3 builds to 1.0 release.
Blockchain Standards Will Bring Widespread Adoption Among Capital Markets Firms
The technology will benefit industry participants the most as a record-keeping network, according to panelists at the recent Sifma Fintech Conference in New York.
NEX to Test New Distributed-Ledger Platform
The platform, called NEX Infinity, will test reconciliation and data services for FX and cash equities.
Cash Is King for Euronext and R3, But for Very Different Reasons
Euronext makes its play for FX through hefty M&A investment, while R3 announces a sizable intake from its own investors.