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This Week: Numerix/Genstar, Overbond/TMX, Six and more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
People Moves: Nasdaq, Santander, Barings, S4, Capco, BTIG
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Jeremy Skule (pictured) who has been appointed chief strategy officer at Nasdaq.
Covid Provides RPA a Chance to Shine, but Skeptics Remain
The pandemic has highlighted the need for greater automation, leaving some retail banks to embrace RPA, which could seep into the wholesale capital markets.
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.
Banks, Bourses and Regulators Form Spanish-Market DLT Venture
Blockchain project aims to fast track issuance of warrants process.
Large Firms Select Trax for ARM and APA Services
Pan-European buy- and sell-side clients choose Trax's ARM and APA solutions for Mifid II compliance.
Santander Picks Fenergo for Client Lifecycle Management
Enterprise platform will allow bank to onboard clients more efficiently; reduce costs.
JPMorgan Follows Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley in R3 Consortium Exit
JPMorgan becomes the latest bank to withdraw from the R3 blockchain consortium as the industry body seeks to raise $150 million.
Broadridge, Banco Santander, and Partners Complete Proxy Voting Blockchain Pilot
The pilot aims to increase transparency in the proxy voting process by tracking vote progress.
Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Santander Executive to Board
Julio Faura, Santander’s head of research and development for innovation initiatives at Banco Santander, joins trade association’s board of directors.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million from Digital Currency Group, Partech Ventures
Fintech vendor's solution aims to help firms with know-your-customer (KYC) costs via blockchain technology.
Is Blockchain Losing Its Luster?
Is patience with distributed-ledger technology already starting to diminish after a hyperbolic year?
UPDATED: Morgan Stanley Joins Goldman Sachs in R3 Departure
Santander is reported to have left the blockchain consortium as well.
Golden Copy: The Importance Of Adaptability
'Connecting the dots,' serving diverse users and complying with new rules all depend on flexible data operations
Balancing Adaptability with Consistency
Defining a singular version of financial data information is being weighed against adaptability for diverse users, risk data experts are saying. Michael Shashoua hears the implications for BCBS 239 compliance
Let’s Get Digital: Big Banks Consider Digital Currencies on Distributed Ledgers
The allure of creating a digital currency with distributed-ledger technology has continued to grow as financial firms gain a better understanding of how the complex technology works.
Two More Banks Join Project Sentinel
Consortium now numbers nine institutions
UBS Heads Up Group of Four Banks Creating New Digital Currency
UBS, Deutsche Bank, Santander and BNY Mellon come together to create an industry standard for clearing and settlement over blockchain.
Blockchain Vendor Elliptic Raises $5 Million Series A
Santander InnoVentures among new investors.
Cambridge Blockchain Wins Santander InnoVentures Distributed Ledger Challenge
Startup's solution focuses on identity-management issues financial services firms face.
Santander Picks Wolters Kluwer for Reporting
Spanish bank chooses solution to meet Australian requirements