KYC solutions market is horrendous: Bloomberg exit
by Jack Large
Bloomberg pulls plug on Entity Exchange before Swift enters market
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Deutsche Bank, Serrala release API solution for instant payments
by Graham Buck
The bank’s first API for Sepa instant payments launches in an initiative with the fintech software group formerly known as Hanse Orga.
Swift group to develop ISO 20022 guidelines for cross-border payments
by Graham Buck
A working group of payments experts will aim to develop a common set of standards that can be introduced globally.
Brexit uncertainty spurs demand for exchange-traded funds
by Graham Buck
Worries about a possible US economic downturn have been a further spur for ETF investors.
EU blockchain alliance launch attracts over 100 members
by Graham Buck
The formation International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) was marked by a ceremony in Brussels.
BNY Mellon forms tech alliance with BlackRock
by Graham Buck
By integrating customer data with each other rather than competing, both groups are aiming to boost growth.
Turkey’s move to support lira pressures banks
by Graham Buck
Efforts to prevent a further slide in the currency risk reducing banks’ ability to lend and pushing the country deeper into recession.
Asia’s major corporates step up digitisation drive
by Graham Buck
The region’s biggest companies are investing in new technology to update their banking and treasury operations.
Credits targets India’s banks with high-speed blockchain network
by Graham Buck
The Singapore-based blockchain platform has already held meetings with the country’s leading banks.
HSBC uses Voltron blockchain platform for live LC
by Graham Buck
A letter of credit transaction between Australia and China used the trade finance platform, which officially launched last October.
Turn card chargebacks into good news
by Jack Large
Verifi launches Self-service Chargeback Representment service to enables merchants to fight disputes quickly & efficiently
SWIFT to bring benefits of gpi to other trade platforms
by Jack Large
Initial proof of concept to connect gpi with blockchain enterprise software firm R3
Rabobank registers as swap dealer in the US
by Graham Buck
The Dutch food and agribusiness bank says the move will help its customised risk management products across the food chain.
Saxo Bank warns of European economic headwinds
by Graham Buck
In its outlook for Q2 of 2019, the Danish online trading specialist sees the next two years as crucial for Europe’s evolution.
Businesses say Brexit preparations tougher than Y2K
by Graham Buck
A survey of executives finds that the challenges of the Millennium Bug were less than those of Britain’s departure from the EU.
Biggest banks lead the switch to blockchain
by Graham Buck
The world’s largest globally systemically important banks are integrating the technology ahead of smaller rivals, reports UBS.
SWIFT for Corporates debunked
by Jack Large
Deloitte study shows the real value and cost of connecting to your banks via a single window
Making trade finance an asset
by Jack Large
Fourteen banks and financial institutions launch TFD Initiative to develop multi-trillion dollar trade as an asset class
Who will win payment race to build “OS for money”?
by Jack Large
Alipay - huge mobile payment app; Apple’s new credit card + Apple Pay ewallet; Curve ewallet links to both credit and debit
Line Corp plans move into fintech and payment services
by Graham Buck
The messaging app wants to ride the wave as Japan accelerates its drive to double cashless payments by 2025.
World Bank hails cross-border payments initiatives
by Graham Buck
Ripple’s xRapid and Circle Pay have encouraged JP Morgan, Swift and Visa to be more innovatory, says the financial institution.
Apple targets banking industry with credit card launch
by Graham Buck
Helped by Goldman Sachs and MasterCard, the tech giant will add currency exchange services and cashback incentives to lure customers.
Equifax, Wolters Kluwer pool resources on CECL solution
by Graham Buck
The new current expected credit losses (CECL) standards for financial institutions will be introduced in two stages from early 2020.
Taulia adds AI capability to its supply chain platform
by Graham Buck
The working capital solutions provider says that the new technology aggregates a range of data on supplier behaviour.