Technology

Goldman, JPMorgan and BlackRock in tokenised first

Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan and BlackRock have joined Ondo Finance in DTCC's tokenised securities initiative.It comes as Wall Street accelerates efforts to bring traditional...

Banks react to SWIFT announcement

The world's biggest banks have lined up behind SWIFT's new blockchain-based ledger, with pilot participants highlighting a common theme: the need for real-time, 24/7...

BNY expands relationship with Circle

BNY has launched enhanced stablecoin services allowing institutional clients to store and manage USDC. It comes as traditional financial institutions continue to use new technologies...

UBS and Nethermind complete compliance PoCs on Ethereum

UBS and Nethermind have completed two joint proofs of concept (PoC) demonstrating that the public Ethereum network can support the operational and compliance needs of regulated...

Euronext introduces fully digitised listing offering

Euronext has launched IPOgo, a listings offering for SMEs to provide end-to-end digital execution of IPOs. The firm said the product can offer a simpler, faster and more cost-effective IPO experience on Euronext Growth.  In line with the EU Listing...

Quantum Computing: What are the basics?

For most people in institutional finance, quantum computing is an entirely abstract concept.In reality, the idea is simple enough: quantum computers use the principles...

Ondo, Kinexys by JP Morgan, Mastercard and Ripple partner on Treasuries

Ondo, Kinexys by JP Morgan, Mastercard and Ripple have completed the first cross-border, cross-bank redemption of tokenised US Treasuries. This pilot has established a framework for 24/7, near real-time...

UK fintechs face ‘now or never’ moment to build global lead

The UK’s fintech sector risks losing momentum unless longstanding barriers to growth are addressed, according to a new joint report from Innovate Finance and Boston...

Crypto Finance, AMINA and Incore Bank advance Google Cloud ledger pilot

Crypto Finance, AMINA and Incore Bank have completed the second stage of their payment‑infrastructure pilot on Google Cloud’s Universal Ledger.The development moves the initiative...

Renegade and Costanoa back Natter’s $23m Series A

Natter has raised $23 million in Series A funding to expand its enterprise conversation intelligence platform.Conversation intelligence is becoming a critical data layer for...

Ripple adds native digital asset tools to treasury platform

Ripple has added native digital asset functionality to its treasury management system (TMS), becoming the first provider to embed such capabilities directly into a...

CIBs facing increased competition as tech innovation lags

Corporate and investment banks (CIBs) are facing intense competition from non‑bank financial institutions. As client expectations rise and technology initiatives fail to deliver the anticipated benefits, 85% of banks’ corporate clients plan...

UK start-ups seek £130 million at Lady Mayor’s Tech Showcase

The next wave of UK tech companies will pitch for over £130 million of investment at an event hosted at The Mansion House today, Wednesday 11 March. The inaugural Lady Mayor’s Tech Scaleup...

ICE invests in OKX crypto exchange

The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) has made a strategic investment in OKX, a blockchain technology and trading company serving more than 120 million people globally. OKX was...

Generali launches Generali Core Tech

Generali has announced the launch of Generali Core Tech, a new group software factory. The factory will enable the company to build scalable, shared and innovative platforms that support business growth and help...

“Fiduciary failure”: Rigid hiring practices locking women out

Billions of pounds of economic growth are at risk due to digital vacancies in the financial technology sector. Research by the City of London Corporation’s Women Pivoting...