New blockchain accelerator attracts Amazon and Deloitte
by Graham Buck
A total of 20 ‘blue chip and crypto firms’ are said to be involved with the accelerator, dubbed Startup Studio
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Corporate treasury departments have a massive connectivity problem. They have to communicate and deal internally with almost every department and operating unit within the company or the group, and externally with many different banks, financial and other service providers. Corporate Treasury Department… Read more about Connectivity
Australia’s NAB develops employees’ data and analytics skills
by Graham Buck
Data is the currency of the future, according to the ‘Big Four’ bank, as it launches two in-house education initiatives for employees
Blue Motor Finance, Lloyds partner on instant payment API
by Graham Buck
The partnership will focus on a ‘Faster Payments and Direct Debit API’ for motor traders and dealerships
Neo gets green light for corporate multi-currency account
by Graham Buck
The ‘open network for the smart economy’ plans to launch the multi-currency account in four countries in early 2020
HSBC launches next generation virtual accounts
by Graham Buck
The bank describes NGVAs as an innovative multi-currency solution that builds on the reconciliation benefits of virtual accounts
Australia ‘big three’ join IBM on blockchain bank guarantee pilot
by Graham Buck
ANZ, CBA and Westpac plus Westfield shopping centres are trialling Lygon, a digital bank guarantees platform using the technology
Tink: Banks’ poor-quality APIs threaten success of PSD2
by Graham Buck
The Swedish open banking platform claims that none of the production APIs made available meet regulatory requirements on integration
EMEA treasurers foresee shift to non-bank services
by Graham Buck
The banking sector must accelerate the pace of innovation or risk losing the custom of corporate treasurers, fintech Finastra reports
JP Morgan’s stake in Mumbai fintech ‘reflects Asian ambitions’
by Graham Buck
Transaction banking in Asia’s major emerging markets is confirmed as a key focus for the US bank
Why can’t post-trade be more like Amazon?
by Emma Johnson, Director, regulatory and market initiatives, securities services , Deutsche Bank
If a washing machine can be ordered from Amazon and delivered next day, why can’t a purchased security be credited as speedily?
Global blockchain-based settlement platform planned for telecoms
by Graham Buck
The Communications Blockchain Network (CBN), announced this week, is expected to go live later this year
Swift sets out the business case for gpi
by Graham Buck
More than two years after its debut the financial messaging service details the benefits of its global payments innovation initiative
Swift invites blockchain companies to join gpi
by Graham Buck
The announcement comes as BELLIN’s tm5 treasury management system integrates Swift gpi for corporates
Volante Technologies launches SEPA instant payments processing
by Graham Buck
The new service will be available on Microsoft Azure for two European schemes – EBA Clearing’s RT1 and ECB’s TIPS
AI and automation ‘vital in tackling IT chaos and complexity’
by Graham Buck
A new programme launched by a Cisco subsidiary reflects the growing demand for artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps).
Swift trials real-time cross border payments via Tips
by Graham Buck
The network launches a Europe cross-border instant payment test via its gpi service and the TARGET Instant Payments Settlement platform
BlackRock and HSBC launch Saudi investment funds
by Graham Buck
The two groups, both major asset managers, have launched exchange-traded funds focused on the Gulf state’s larger corporates.
IBM, Thomson Reuters advance regtech partnership
by Graham Buck
The two companies are pooling resources in developing their governance, risk and compliance capabilities, using artificial intelligence
Partnership promises world’s first digital trade database
by Graham Buck
Coriolis Technologies and the Global Trade Professionals Alliance will focus initially on developing data for the Asia Pacific region.
Unisys prepares Elevate platform for open banking
by Graham Buck
Originally launched two years ago, the new version of the digital banking software platform has key components for the new era.
IBM blockchain and Stellar partner on cross-border banking
by Graham Buck
IBM Blockchain World Wire aims to accelerate foreign exchange, cross-border payments and remittances.
New opportunities in cash management
by Kelvin Walton, CEO, TreasuryWise Limited
Evolution of today’s solutions, and the potential for ground-breaking enhancements
Financial services risk professionals see AI benefits
by Graham Buck
A global survey suggests that artificial intelligence has already brought tangible improvements to the financial services industry.
Saxo Bank offers digital access to mainland Chinese bonds
by Graham Buck
The bank says that it has streamlined access to a market that has been difficult for foreign investors to access.