Financial institutions
UK Strengthens Fintech Strategy with Australia Pact, Crypto Taskforce
The UK's fintech industry receives a major boost as it forms alliance with Australia and launches a new crypto asset task force.
Digital Reasoning Looks Beyond Conduct with $30 Million Funding
AI specialist will use the funds to spread its reach into other areas.
New Lobby Group Aims to Boost UK Fintech Post-Brexit
New initiative brings together leaders in fintech to discuss industry issues and prepare for Brexit.
Bitfinex Bolsters Surveillance Capabilities with Irisium Platform
Irisium Surveillance will help the bitcoin exchange to better monitor for volume manipulation, wash-trading and fake liquidity.
For Central Banks, Digital Currency Risks May Outweigh Benefits
CPMI's report says existing technology is sufficient at present to deliver the benefits of digital currencies, without introducing new risks.
Europe Unveils Fintech Action Plan
European Commission seeks to build EU fintech lab, promote blockchain and review rules in light of emerging tech.
Arachnys and Quantexa Partner for KYC
The two firms will integrate their platforms to help automate the identification of gaps in customer information.
2017 AFTAs Winners’ Circle: Thomson Reuters and Symphony Communications
After winning the best partnership category at this year’s AFTAs, Symphony’s CEO, David Gurle, and Thomson Reuters’ global head of platform and partners, Yvette Jackson, talk to James Rundle about the origins of the partnership and the power of…
Artificial Intelligence: From Winter to Spring
AI is experiencing a renaissance, but some are concerned that it could carry hidden risks.
R3, SIA Partner for Faster Blockchain Deployment
Network provider SIA will build its own chain on the Corda platform.
Solvassure Unveils GDPR Compliance Platform
The regtech firm has released a platform designed for compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Accountability Regime.
Know Your Climbing Costs: Big Firms Report Average $150M Spend on KYC
Costs associated with KYC continue to climb—a Thomson Reuters survey shows large financial institutions are spending $150 million on compliance in 2017.
The Entrepreneur: Furio Pietribiasi, Mediolanum Asset Management
The Italian managing director of Mediolanum AM explains why technology is critical to today's financial services industry.
The CAT Is Out of the Bag
The wide-ranging project will not be delayed, even if aspects of its data collection change.
Sibos 2017: Disrupting the Disruptors
The key themes from this year's industry mega-event.
Regulators Warn on Lack of "Basic" Cybersecurity Protections
Panelists at the Sifma Annual Meeting felt attacks could be prevented if cybersecurity was treated as an integrated business process.
Nation States Targeting Banks as Cyber Threat Evolves
Hostile governments are actively attacking banks in US and allies as criminal gangs gain access to nation-state tools.
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
Malaysian Investors Turn to Analytics for Alpha Generation
Artificial intelligence and advanced technology are powering the next generation of investment in Malaysia
SIX Updates Data Service in Response to U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela
SIX Financial Information updates global data service to help financial institutions address new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela.
Finra and AIG Reap Benefits from Cloud Migrations
AWS migrations have expanded data access and saved money, executives say
EDM Council Reports Data Quality Challenges Still Loom Large
EDM survey finds firms doing well on organization, but have far to go in reaching data management quality benchmarks.
The More Things Change
Regulators may be about to call the industry's bluff on Mifid II time pressures
Swift Opens KYC Registry Membership
Financial institutions can now use the registry even if they do not connect to Swift