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UBS found no advantage in quantum computing—ex data chief
The Swiss bank tested various use cases in its trading business before giving up on the technology.
People Moves: Saxo Bank, Eventus Systems, TickSmith, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Barry Raskin (pictured), who joins TickSmith as head of the vendor’s data practice.
People Moves: ASX, Nasdaq, Capco, FDIC, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Edwin Hui (pictured), who joins Capco as executive director and APAC data lead.
Banks offer crypto clearing but, shhh, don’t tell
Top dealers clear crypto futures for select clients despite smorgasbord of risks
People Moves: MarketAxess, FCA, Cowen, IQ-EQ, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Nash Panchal (pictured), who joins MarketAxess as chief information officer.
People Moves: Rimes, Broadridge, TP Icap, Sifma, and more
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Justin Brickwood (pictured), who joins Rimes as head of benchmark data services.
Banking Experts: Tech Isn't the Whole Solution to Financial Crime
The industry and researchers are challenging the touting of privacy-enhancing technologies as a cure-all for KYC/AML failures, and advocating systemic reform.
Science Friction: Some Tire of Waiting for Quantum’s Leap
Use cases for quantum computing are piling up—from CVA to VAR. But so are the obstacles
Dutch Banks, Zapata Computing Tap Quantum Computing for Stress Test Projects
ABN, ING and Rabobank are exploring quantum for regulatory stress tests. In the US, Zapata Computing is seeking a patent for the same.
Fenergo Taps ABN Amro, DXC for $80 Million M&A War Chest
The Dublin-based company sells 10% stake to fund further regtech acquisitions.
Quantum Computing’s Academic Question
A look at how banks, vendors & colleges are partnering to solve finance problems using quantum science.
EuroCCP Picks Nagel as CEO
Former LCH executive to take over as chief executive of cash-equities clearinghouse.
Banks and Bourses Join Forces on Blockchain Drive
Recent market change has led to heightened inefficiencies of collateral processing.
Digital Asset Opens Smart Contract Language to Developers
Blythe Masters says that DAML is designed to reduce the risk of developer error creating broader problems for the market.
Velocimetrics Taps Ex-Goldman Sachs Research COO as Director
A 20-plus-year veteran of the banking and research industy, Tufft will be actively involved in Velocimetrics' industry positioning and new business initiatives.
ABN Amro Clearing Adds Futures Markets to Fidessa EMS
ABN Amro Clearing has extended its partnership with Fidessa, adding futures markets to its EMS.
Swift Targets Interbank Balances with Expanded Blockchain Pilot
Swift expands participants in project to examine blockchain's potential for making interbank payments more transparent
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
ABN Amro Innovation Team Signals Wider Move to Assess Blockchain
Banks are investing more in assessing the potential of blockchain technology
Digital Asset Nabs More Than $50 Million in Funding from 13 Firms
Distributed ledger technology vendor partners with ASX.