Distributed ledger
Swift Mulls Lessons from Blockchain Nostro Pilot
One-size-fits-all approach inappropriate, and interoperability is key, blockchain trial report finds.
ECB: Blockchain ‘Not an Option’ for Central Bank Services
Market participants are also concerned about the industry's ability to introduce changes such as instant settlement.
There Ain’t No Party Like a Bitcoin Party
Because the bitcoin party is definitely not going to stop and catch fire.
UBS, IBM Add Four Banks to Blockchain Project
Bank of Montreal, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and Erste Group join trade finance blockchain platform inititative.
Data, Trading Vet Nadzan Joins AlphaPoint
Nadzan, a former Bloomberg MD, was most recently chief data officer at TradingScreen
Episode 89: JPMorgan's Oliver Harris on Fintechs; T2S Developments
JPMorgan's Oliver Harris joins the podcast to talk about advancements in the fintech world and some of the specific projects underway at the bank.
Nasdaq, SEB Partner on Blockchain for Mutual Funds
The two firms are building a prototype blockchain solution for the Swedish funds market.
R3, FCA Collaborate on Mortgage Transaction Reporting DLT Prototype
R3 has built a prototype application for regulatory reporting of mortgage transactions with the help of the FCA and two major banks.
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