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FC Bari becomes first Italian club to join blockchain-based London Football Exchange

This clearly demonstrates the real life use case of how LFE platform can benefit both clubs’ funding options and fans’ involvement in the game.

Financial advisors are missing one key technology disruption

While the cryptocurrency bitcoin continues to dominate news headlines, financial advisors would be wise to pay attention to the underlying blockchain technology.

Ortec Finance joins Avaloq Software Exchange platform

Ortec Finance joins companies such as Thomson Reuters, Actico and UnaVista on the platform, which looks to connect the banks in the Avaloq Community with providers of specialist digital banking solutions.

European banks break ranks over cryptocurrencies

Despite prospect of tighter regulations, smaller lenders see an opportunity

French & German Ministers Spread FUD About Crypto Currencies

The letter further argued that crypto currencies are mislabeled as ‘currencies’ in the media and on the internet.

Citi picks London for latest fintech innovation hub

Citigroup has selected London's tech hub as the next site in its innovation lab network, creating new jobs on the fringes of the City.

Banks May Get Involved in Cryptocurrencies, Says ECB President

ECB president Mario Draghi has said that European banks may eventually dive into the cryptocurrency market because of the release of futures contracts on Bitcoin.

Platform provider breaks through £1 billion assets mark in first year of operation

The service, marketed as Tercero Cloud, fully integrates an open digital portal, including published APIs, enabling clients to design their own user experience whilst retaining the benefits of a fully-proven, core processing system.

BearingPoint to grow headcount in Ireland to 340

As landmark regulations such as the GDPR approach, regulatory technology is being viewed as increasingly essential for businesses to meet the growing level of compliance expected of them.

SEI Wealth Platform sees £9bn boost to AUM

SEI Wealth says increased net sales account for £7.5bn of this growth. Its positive trading figures also reflect the fact many of its wealth manager clients have benefited from a strong Isa season last year and increased asset flows due to pension

Avaloq honored for "Wealth and Asset Management" in 2018

NelsonHall identifies vendors as Leaders that demonstrate a high ability relative to their peers to deliver immediate benefits to clients as well as meet clients’ future requirements.

Looking ahead at the development of the United Kingdom’s cyber insurance market

Cyber insurance is a hot topic and it is often described as a new and developing area. While it is certainly developing fast it is also the case that it has been around for longer than many imagine.

Authorities should be prepared to act on cryptocurrencies: Carstens

"Novel technology is not the same as better technology or better economics," Mr Carstens said.

Capgemini acquires customer engagement firm

Capgemini reinforces its global leadership in digital with the acquisition of customer engagement firm LiquidHub

Lloyds joins international banks to ban bitcoin purchases on credit card

Lloyds, JP Morgan, Bank of America and Citigroup did not want the credit risk associated with the transactions

deVere launches cryptocurrency app with bold Bitcoin predictions

Bitcoin will remain highly volatile over the next 12 months, which should be expected.

The trials of turning bitcoin into cash

You spent £20 on half a bitcoin a few years ago on a whim.

Multrees launches compliant Transaction Reporting enhancements

Multrees is offering instant transaction reporting, not just where it acts as a custodian, but for all assets on its platform.

Capgemini Named Leader in Risk and Compliance Applications Services

Spotlight on specialized service offering, use of innovation centers and strong data and validation skills recognized

Defections weaken Dutch banks' fintech defense

Together with Rabobank, ING and ABN control around 90 percent of the Netherlands’ retail banking market

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