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FCA UK issued an update on regulatory sandbox
June 15th, 2017
The Financial Conduct Authority of UK (FCA UK) today provides an update on its regulatory sandbox and unveils the list of firms that were successful in their applications to begin testing in the second cohort of the sandbox. The ...
Blockchain technology in use to reduce frictional cost of trading mutual funds
June 12th, 2017
Calastone successfully completes first phase of blockchain distributed market infrastructure proof-of-concept for the global funds industry Global funds transaction network and Future50 FinTech pioneer seeks to further reduce frictional cost of trading mutual funds, from fund manufacturer to end ...
ESMA Responds To Commission Consultation On FinTec
June 7th, 2017
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has sent today its response to the European Commission consultation paper on “Fintech: a more competitive and innovative financial sector”, welcoming the initiative to take a stock-take of the EU’s Fintech industry. ...
ASIC proposes next steps on regtech
May 26th, 2017
ASIC will establish a new regtech industry liaison network, conduct a number of new technology trials using regtech applications and establish a ‘hackathon’ later this year to help identify roadblocks to the successful and rapid take-up of the sector. ...
Ethereum Enterprise Alliance Adds 86 New Members Including DTCC, State Street And Infosys
May 22nd, 2017
The Ethereum Enterprise Alliance, an initiative to standardize a business version of Ethereum that launched in February, announced that it has added 86 new members, including heavyweights such as the DTCC, State Street, Infosys, Deloitte, MUFG, Toyota Research Institute ...
U.S. firm to launch sale of digital token for forex trading
May 18th, 2017
Fintech Investment Group, a U.S.-based commodity trading adviser, plans to launch an initial coin offering in June for its own token that allows investors to trade currencies on a digital platform, company founder Alan Friedland said. The new digital ...
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 ...
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, ...
Australia will recognize Bitcoin as money and protect Bitcoin businesses, No Taxes
May 12th, 2017
Bitcoin will be treated as money in Australia by July 1, 2017, and will be exempt from goods and services tax (GST). Bitcoin traders and investors will not be taxed for purchasing and selling Bitcoin through regulated exchanges and ...
New virtual currency tied to oil takes aim at bitcoin
May 3rd, 2017
A new virtual currency launched Tuesday aims to rival industry leader bitcoin by pegging its value to hard oil assets, a first in the rapidly growing digital money sector. The currency called “bilur” and created by London-based financial services ...
