Reference data latest area to benefit from blockchain tech
Proof of concept led by Credit Suisse suggests blockchain tech can be applied to data.
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Saxo enters bond trading race with electronic platform
Electronic bond trading platform intends to focus on making liquid transactions more efficient.
Lombard Risk eyes buy-side with cloud tech
Lombard Risk is targeting pension funds, asset managers, and buy-side brokers with its new collateral management system.
Singapore and Switzerland sign FinTech pact
Regulators in Singapore and Switzerland have agreed to draw up a framework, share information and create opportunities in FinTech.
First exchange to join R3 blockchain initiative
R3 blockchain gains momentum, as BM&FBOVESPA becomes the first exchange to join the initiative.
The Big Interview: Doug Cifu
The Trade speaks to Virtu Financial's chief executive officer, Doug Cifu about the firm's often misunderstood business model, its move into the derivatives swaps market, and European regulation.
Exchanges urge global approach to blockchain
WFE pushes for global approach to distributed ledger technology and seeks introduction of regulatory sandboxes.
Vast majority of market infrastructures investigating blockchain tech
More than 80% of market infrastructure providers looking at distributed ledger applications.
ICAP and Deutsche Bank join blockchain utility project
More firms join forces to tackle blockchain issues.Â
FCA in talks with blockchain firms
Regulator’s fintech sandbox working with several blockchain specialists.