Former governor of French central bank joins blockchain group’s board
UK-based SETL has appointed Christian Noyer, formerly governor of the Banque de France, to the firm’s board of directors.
Tag: FinTech
Majority of buy-side firms anticipate increased spend on AI technology
Research suggests the buy-side is slightly ahead in terms of AI technology adoption compared to sell-side firms and exchanges.
HSBC joins $36 million funding round in blockchain specialist Axoni
Goldman Sachs, Citi, JP Morgan, Wells Fargo and Franklin Templeton Investments are also investors in blockchain technology vendor Axoni.
Schroders makes investment in FinTech programme member Qwil Messenger
Asset manager takes minority stake in first start-up to join Cobalt in-residence programme.
Blockchain takes a back seat as banks focus on AI and data
Research from AFME and PwC found that blockchain has little or no current technology investment focus for the majority of banks.
BNY Mellon targets AI and robotics with appointment of digital head
BNY Mellon has appointed a head of digital to drive the bank’s strategic digital direction and focus on new technologies.
Investment Association adds first FinTech member to boost buy-side engagement
Addition of RegTech firm ClauseMatch as IA member aimed at increasing buy-side engagement with FinTechs.
JP Morgan, Franklin Templeton back blockchain FinTech with $32 million investment
Axoni closes Series B funding round with participation from JP Morgan, Wells Fargo, Franklin Templeton Investments and NEX Group.
Regulators look to establish global FinTech innovation sandbox
The UK’s FCA and ten other financial regulators have laid out plans for a new global financial innovation network.
Barclays, JP Morgan and NEX target voice trading with $14 million investment
Major institutions back cloud-based voice communications FinTech firm Cloud9 Technologies with latest investment round.