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We entered in the category of ‘Investment Banking 4.0’. The challenges in that area are: improving client experience, achieving faster regulatory compliance, using machine learning to improve the ways we interpret data, increasing post-trade efficiency, and facilitating client lending.
BlockEx can substantially improve both regulatory compliance and post-trade efficiency, using the power of the blockchain.
Norwegian software vendor Commercial Banking Applications (CBA), today announced that ABN AMRO will be implementing the new IBAS Customer Front-End System for Trade Finance across its global operations as part of a project to offer additional functionality to customers, increase efficiency and reduce total cost of ownership.
First impressions are always crucial and when it comes to the financial services sector – its impact is perhaps more significant than most other sectors. This has historically come as a result of the sheer choice of service providers in financial services and the relatively low cost of switching between them. That’s why a great first impression from a financial services provider is crucial to helping ensure a long-term relationship, which can then be sustained by ensuring a positive experience at every customer touch-point.
One of the hottest – and also one of the most controversial – things in the crypto currency environment are so-called Initial Coin Offerings or ICOs. ICOs, which employ the use of crypto currencies, have become a popular means of fundraising for start-ups in recent months. The increasing need of blockchain technology and the lack of regulation allows them to raise money quickly in return to so-called tokens (also described as digital certificates). This hype has driven a steep rise in this sector’s market value, reaching a high of $177 bn.
Openlink, the global leader in trading, treasury and risk management solutions for the energy, commodities, corporate and financial services industries, has announced that Rich Grossi has been promoted to CEO. John O’Malley has transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board, where he will continue to support the strategic direction of Openlink Financial.
Amman, Jordan: ICS Financial Systems Limited, the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, announced that AL-Thiqa Islamic Bank a newly established bank in Iraq, has selected the multi-awards winning system ICS BANKS ISLAMIC System.
UQUID, the world's premier service that lets users spend 90 different cryptocurrencies through their virtual debit card, has announced that it will hold an Initial Coin Offering in a bid to raise $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies to further develop their ecosystem. By providing an instantaneous and hassle-free way to cash out the 90 different cryptocurrencies, UQC seeks to pioneer a revolution in blockchain e-commerce.
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