RBS links up with Irish blockchain payments project
May 17th, 2017
Royal Bank of Scotland is to collaborate with Deloitte and a group of Irish banks to explore the use of blockchain technology in an effort to improve payments systems. The state-backed lender said its Ulster Bank arm is leading ...
CFTC’s Division of Clearing and Risk Extends No-Action Relief for Shanghai Clearing House
May 17th, 2017
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) today issued a no-action letter extending the relief provided to the Shanghai Clearing House (SHCH) in CFTC Letter 16-56, which expires May 31, 2017. The extension ...
AcadiaSoft Appoints Fred Dassori as Head of Risk Products and Corporate Development
May 17th, 2017
AcadiaSoft Inc. today announced the appointment of Fred Dassori as Head of Risk Products and Corporate Development. He will assume responsibility for the company’s Risk business segment and oversee external strategic growth initiatives. Dassori most recently served as president ...
Corvil Develops World’s First Virtual Security Expert to Address Cybersecurity in Financial Markets
May 17th, 2017
Corvil today announced a cybersecurity solution specifically designed to address the unique security needs of today’s electronic trading businesses looking to solve escalating concerns over cyber attacks while demonstrating compliance with evolving regulations. Powered by sophisticated machine learning algorithms, ...
Volkswagen to recall nearly 600,000 vehicles in China over headlight concerns
May 17th, 2017
Volkswagen is to recall hundreds of thousands of cars in China amid fears of a headlight fuse defect. The German motor giant will recall 577,590 Golf and Sagitar vehicles produced between September 2009 and May 2014. Volkswagen operates a ...
Standard Chartered Bank Announces Intent to Join Thomson Reuters KYC Managed Service for Africa
May 17th, 2017
Standard Chartered Bank today announced its intent to join Thomson Reuters Org ID regional managed service solution for Know Your Customer (KYC) due diligence in South Africa. Standard Chartered Bank has made the decision to join the African KYC ...
McLaren Applied Technologies & Deloitte team up to build data-driven products
May 16th, 2017
Two firms form new partnership to develop products that solve complex industry challenges and improve clients’ business performance Partnership expected to deliver over £1bn in annual client benefits by 2022 Around 150 new jobs to be created in first ...
Goldman Sachs Sees Big Potential for Fintech in Brazil
May 16th, 2017
Brazil is experiencing a wave of growth in financial technology that will most likely eat into the market share of the country’s huge and long untouchable banks, a new report from Goldman Sachs says. Entitled “Fintech Brazil’s Moment,” the ...
Dealer
May 16th, 2017
Dealer Reference Number: DLR1017 The position: We are looking for a passionate and self-motivated professional to join our team of Dealers. The main responsibilities of the position include: Forex trading on a day-to-day basis in accordance with established rules ...
Grant Thornton names Peter Bodin its new CEO-elect
May 16th, 2017
Grant Thornton, a leading business adviser and one of the major global accounting organisations, has issued an announcement to inform that Peter Bodin named Global Chief Executive – elect. Bodin to succeed Ed Nusbaum from 1 January 2018 According ...
