11/09/2021
Banque de France reports back on wholesale CBDC programme
The bank says that the experiments showed how a CBDC can be used for wholesale payments, including cross-border and cross-currency payments and securities settlement.
FinTech
11/09/2021
Another warning from Bank of England as Bitcoin, Ether hit highs
The bitcoin price has reached a new record high, breaking through $68,000 and falling a touch to $67,920 at 11.05am on 9 November, amid positive and negative commentaries on the crypto space.
11/09/2021
Investor strategy questioned as Bitcoin surges near record highs amid inflation fears
What is particularly worrying is that many investors get caught up the fear of missing out on rapid price gains and have borrowed money to invest in highly risky strategies.
11/08/2021
Curmi & Partners onboards London-based FinTech firm to offer clients latest tech
With over 20 years of experience, the independently owned wealth management company provides the highest levels of personal expertise and advice to individuals and companies seeking meaningful returns on their investments.
11/08/2021
Baillie Gifford selects FINBOURNE’s LUSID platform to boost investment data management
The platform will deliver a consolidated source of real-time investment data across Baillie Gifford’s equity, fixed income and multi-asset portfolios
11/08/2021
Bank CEO announces that Monument achieves full banking licence
We are looking forward to every opportunity to differentiate ourselves in the eyes of our clients.
11/05/2021
Danske Bank UK taps Aiia to launch multi-banking for businesses and corporates
The partnership also opens up for a new market entry for Aiia, who will be focusing heavily on empowering the UK and Ireland with their high quality and privacy driven approach to open banking.
11/05/2021
Crealogix Special Issue November 2021: Development banks
Find the answers to these and many other questions on digital funding in this special edition of CREALOGIX Insights for Development banks.
11/04/2021
Exclusive: US tech giant closes in on adviser platform Hubwise
Platform tech firm Hubwise's clients include Tenet, Sanlam and former NMA cover star Skerritts Consultants.
11/03/2021
FintechOS updates platform to boost the productivity of financial technology
Many financial service providers have embarked on digital transformation projects.
11/02/2021
Verto and ClearBank partner to serve SMEs with cross-border payments
Verto addresses FX and payments challenges SMEs face by providing an online marketplace to exchange currencies and make international payments to suppliers.
11/01/2021
Emerald Technology Ventures Adopts Private Equity Servicing with Broadridge Blockchain Solution
Broadridge Private Market Hub to provide Emerald and Northern Trust greater transparency and efficiency in managing the private equity fund lifecycle
10/29/2021
Chase’s UK current account now available directly via app stores
Chase has been taking a controlled approach to onboarding people, initially inviting users to sign up online. New customers can now download the app straight to their phones and sign up in a few minutes.
10/29/2021
Citigroup, Starling chiefs urge caution over the UK’s plans for Britcoin
Anne Boden, chief executive of challenger bank Starling, said that if it is not planned correctly, a CBDC could seriously harm the retail banking industry’s business models.
10/28/2021
Option to Acquire 80% stake in Gibraltar Stock Exchange
This will enable fiat debt and equity instruments to be bought with cryptocurrencies passing full AML requirements
10/28/2021
Broadridge Announces Go-Live of Global Proxy Sub-Custody Services in Switzerland
The Swiss service is the latest market-ready addition to Broadridge's fast-growing sub-custody Direct Market Solutions (DMS) product suite that can directly connect investors and issuers.
10/28/2021
European Central Bank announces digital euro advisory group members
The group consists of 30 high-ranking financial professionals from organizations, including BBVA, CRIF and Stripe, among others.
10/28/2021
Accenture acquires BCS Consulting
The acquisition builds on some of Accenture’s most recent financial services acquisitions
10/28/2021
Deutsche Bank and HSBC Asset Management join funding round in Taina Technology
The latest funding round proves the quality and robustness of TAINA's solution
10/28/2021
Why investors are now focusing on fintech
There is a lot of private equity interest specifically in financial services businesses with a technology offering.