Banking
UBS Unveils Blockchain for Trade Finance at Sibos
Nothing to see here, just reimagining international trade!
Why Rabobank's Blockchain Cross-Border Tool Isn't Just a Database
Dutch multinational bank Rabobank today announced a cross-border payments tool its creators argue is more powerful than a database.
ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition
ASX says it intends to decide on whether it will migrate to a blockchain-based settlement system by the end of 2017.
CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First
Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.
Bank of America, Microsoft Partner on Blockchain Trade Finance
Bank of America and Microsoft have announced their intent to build and test blockchain applications for trade finance.
Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A
China's Juzhen Financials has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions based on blockchain.
China's Financial Firms Urge Regulators to Help Mature Blockchain
China’s major financial institutions believe governance should not be replaced in any larger transitions to blockchain.
Bank Tech Provider Sinodata Calls for Blockchain Collaborations
Bank technology provider Sinodata is seeking to collaborate with blockchain startups.
Asset Managers Expect to Be Using Blockchain in Five Years
A new survey has found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of asset managers expect to using blockchain technology within the next five years.
Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Blockchain Progress
David Treat, managing director and head of Accenture's capital markets blockchain practice, opines on the difficulties of immutability.
