Broadridge Acquires Technology to Accelerate Proxy Blockchain Roadmap
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, M&A Deals
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE:BR) announced today that it has acquired technology assets of Inveshare, Inc. (“Inveshare”). In connection with the transaction, Broadridge has entered into a development agreement to use these technology assets to develop blockchain applications for Broadridge’s proxy business. The acquisition is expected to accelerate Broadridge’s ability to adapt distributed ledger technology capabilities to its... more
Synechron Unveils Blockchain Accelerator Applications in the Cloud
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Synechron Inc., a global financial services consulting and technology services provider, has today announced the launch of its Blockchain Accelerator Program that includes its first six blockchain applications available in the cloud. These applications enable financial services firms to be up-and-running on a blockchain network or in a ‘sandbox’ environment within weeks.
Temenos Survey Reveals Corporates Views on Blockchain and Brexit
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Temenos, the software specialist for banking and finance, together with Ovum, the technology research and advisory firm, today shared the results of their Corporate Treasurers survey, which canvassed the opinions of 200 corporate treasurers across the globe. The survey, which offers insight at regional and industry level, focuses on larger corporates current challenges and needs around four key areas: cash and liquidity, forecasting and... more
BNP Paribas Securities Services Expands its Blockchain Platform for Private Stocks
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
BNP Paribas Securities Services is expanding its blockchain platform for private stocks to help private companies issue minibonds via crowdfunding platforms. The bank is working in partnership with renewable energy crowdfunding specialists Lendosphere, Enerfip and Lumo on this initiative.
KPMG Partners with Microsoft on Blockchain Services
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
KPMG in Canada announced the introduction of its Digital Ledger Services, a comprehensive suite of services designed to help financial services companies realize the potential of blockchain capabilities -- providing faster and more secure transactions, streamlining and automating back office operations, and reducing costs by utilizing blockchain-based technologies.
Revolutionary Blockchain Technology Firm, Paxos, Unveiled Today
- 8 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Paxos, a financial technology company delivering revolutionary blockchain solutions for global financial institutions, today unveiled its new brand. The name Paxos is inspired by a technical term that represents a process for reaching consensus. The name underscores the company’s goal to leverage consensus-driven blockchain technology in transforming the way global financial institutions work together.
Cognizant Joins Chamber of Digital Commerce
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Trade Finance, Regulatory Standards
Cognizant, a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, has joined the Executive Committee of the Chamber of Digital Commerce.
Barclays & Wave Complete World First Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Barclays and innovative start-up company Wave have become the first organisations to execute a global trade transaction using blockchain technology. The letter of credit transaction between Ornua (formerly the Irish Dairy Board) and Seychelles Trading Company is the first to have trade documentation handled on the new Wave platform, with funds sent via Swift. It is hoped this landmark transaction could herald a new era of simpler, safer and... more
The SWIFT Institute Analyses Virtual Currencies in Contrast to Fiat Currencies
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
The SWIFT Institute has published a new research paper analysing whether Bitcoin will crowd out fiat currencies in the global community.
Kashcoin Unveils its Music Industry Focused Cryptocurrency
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Kashcoin is announcing the launch of their Music industry focused cryptocurrency. The currency will be available for trading on multiple cryptocurrency exchanges starting this week.
Blockchain Foundry Named as a Leading Developer of Blockchain Solutions
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Blockchain Foundry Inc. ("Blockchain Foundry" or the "Company") announces its establishment as a leading developer of blockchain solutions for businesses and individual consumers. The Company provides blockchain solutions using several of the most developed and robust blockchain technologies, with plans for its product offerings to be interoperable between these different blockchain technologies.
Blockchain in Finance and Management Fields
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
What problems can blockchain solve in the finance sphere and total asset management – will be discussed by speakers of the third annual Blockchain & Bitcoin Conference Kiev. On 23 September Kyiv will become a meeting point for financiers, IT specialists and entrepreneurs with successful experience of working with blockchain. A separate themed section has been organized for them. Hall “Pro” will feature 13 presentations, divided into three... more
Blockchain Emerges from Financial Toolbox
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Infrastructure
Distributed ledger technology, more commonly known as blockchain, has great potential to drive simplicity and efficiency through new financial infrastructure and processes, but it should not be seen as the only technological tool forming the foundation of next generation financial services. This is the main finding of a World Economic Forum report entitled, “Opportunities & obstacles: Blockchain and the future of financial infrastructure” ... more
Rakuten Launches Blockchain Lab
- 8 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Rakuten, Inc. (TSE: 4755) today announced the opening of the Rakuten Blockchain Lab (R.B.L.) in Belfast, UK, planned for August 22, 2016. R.B.L. will be a dedicated research and development organization within Rakuten, focused on blockchain technology and its potential applications in the fintech and e-commerce sectors.
Misys Explores Real Use Cases Where Blockchain will Make an Impact
- 8 years 9 months ago
- Blockchain, Infrastructure
Misys is cutting through the Blockchain hype. An in-depth look at distributed ledger technology (DLT) use cases across capital markets and corporate banking reveals multiple initiatives across the industry at proof of concept stage, with mass adoption anything up to a decade away.
