CME Group to offer real-time market data via Google Cloud Platform
by Ben Poole
Market participants can access CME Group's market data through the cloud from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
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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
Cloud computing is treasurers’ most important technology, survey finds
by Ben Poole
The EIU report identifies what being a data-driven treasury means and key considerations when developing a data strategy.
SNB and BIS sign operational agreement on Innovation Hub Centre in Switzerland
by Ben Poole
BIS says its initial innovation hubs will identify and develop insights into critical trends in technology affecting central banking.
Five Dutch companies aim to boost AI in the Netherlands
by Ben Poole
The initiative hopes to bridge the gap in AI skills between the Netherlands and countries such as the UK, US, and China.
SWIFT and HSBC to define industry standard for Hong Kong APIs
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The standard allows merchants to setup direct debit authorisation and initiate collection instructions to bank on behalf of customers.
Deutsche Bank uses DLT to provide global beneficial ownership transparency
by Ben Poole
The same information is available to authorised counterparts and access to the beneficiary details permitted to the relevant party only
SWIFT enables customer connectivity using the cloud
by Ben Poole
Microsoft becomes first provider to build public cloud connectivity with the industry co-operative.
Santander launches end-to-end blockchain bond
by Ben Poole
The US$20m bond opens the door to new technology that can make issuing bonds faster, more efficient and simpler.
Mastercard and R3 partner to develop blockchain-powered cross-border payments solution
by Ben Poole
Blockchain-enabled model to further support banks to deliver a single frictionless real-time payments proposition.
SWIFT adds to its API standards
by Ben Poole
Industry co-operative publishes new API standard for pre-authorisation of funds.
Survey reveals UK fintech founders concerns for the industry
by Ben Poole
The research reveals the biggest challenges the sector is facing, and the steps government could take to support fintechs.
Citi APIs for treasury services reach new milestone
by Ben Poole
The bank says that it has processed over 150 million calls globally.
HSBC signs second licence agreement for Identitii platform
by Ben Poole
Overlay+ facilitates the secure sharing of data, including clearing, remittance and reporting information.
MoolahGo releases API for B2B cross-border payments
by Ben Poole
The company's API connectivity opens up cross-border payment capabilities to over 40 countries.
Corporates collaborate with IBM and Chainyard on supply chain blockchain network
by Ben Poole
Anheuser-Busch InBev, Cisco, GlaxoSmithKline, Lenovo, Nokia, Schneider Electric and Vodafone participating in the network.
Starling Bank moves further into business banking
by Graham Buck
The UK digital bank is opening up its business account to more SMEs as it steps up a challenge to the country’s Big Four
Dubai’s CBD and utility partner on cash management solutions
by Graham Buck
The Commercial Bank of Dubai announced an agreement with the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (Fewa)
Swift hails successful cross-border payments integration with FAST
by Graham Buck
The integration of Swift gpi Instant with Singapore’s domestic instant payment service has accelerated payment times
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
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