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Estonia's LHV Bank Testing Colored Coins-Based 'Cuber'
2015-06-09T11:24:27.000+02:00
LHV Bank in Estonia is developing 'Cuber' (Cryptographic Universal Blockchain Entered Receivables) based on colored coins technology.
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Report: Deutsche Bank to Explore Blockchain Technology
2015-06-08T11:11:46.000+02:00
Deutsche Bank may be the next financial institution to look into how blockchain technology can streamline the processing of transactions.
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Koho, the Online Canadian Bank for Millennials, Raises $1M Seed Round
2015-06-01T15:54:28.000+02:00
Mobile bank startup, Koho, announced that they have raised $1 million in seed funding as they prepare for their Q3 2015 launch.
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia to Use Ripple for Transfers
2015-06-01T11:00:26.000+02:00
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has become the next financial institution to adopt the Ripple protocol for currency transfers.
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Banking API Creates Financial Industry 2.0
2015-05-17T16:50:50.000+02:00
With the onset of PSD II, banks in the EU have the potential to streamline their information exchange as data gets collected via APIs.
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Mitek Introduces Photo Verify for Mobile Drivers License KYC Verification
2015-05-13T14:11:01.000+02:00
Mitek, a provider of mobile imaging tools has announced the coming launch of Photo Verify to provide mobile KYC verification for banks.
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Bitcoin May Be Hitting Turbulence Again in India
2015-05-12T13:04:06.000+02:00
Bitcoin may not yet be totally out of the woods in India, following the bank account closure of one exchange and the questioning of another.
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P2P Lending
PayPal Founder Backs Affirm, Borrows $275 Million to Lend It Out
2015-05-06T19:11:09.000+02:00
Affirm has raised $275 million from Spark Capital Growth, Jefferies, Andreessen Horowitz, and others to bolster their online lending
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Disrupting the Disrupters? Goldman Sachs to Enter Marketplace Lending
2015-05-05T11:37:54.000+02:00
Goldman Sachs announces hiring of former Discover Card executive to lead the investment bank’s move into the hot marketplace lending sector.
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Reports: itBit Will Be First Regulated Exchange, Seeks Banking License
2015-04-30T22:57:42.000+02:00
Bitcoin exchange itBit will be the first such venue to be fully regulated once the final BitLicense regulations are rolled out in New York.
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Fidor Bank Expands to UK
2015-04-29T17:45:53.000+02:00
Germany-based Fidor Bank, probably the most cryptocurrency-friendly regulated financial institution, has announced its expansion to the UK.
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How Businesses Can Track Payments Like They Track Packages
2015-04-29T11:52:40.000+02:00
The blockchain eliminates the need for wires, fees, trips to the bank, and speeds up the payment process by removing the intermediary bank.
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Innovation
Infosys Mulling Bitcoin Technology to Boost Finacle
2015-04-13T18:26:17.000+02:00
India-based Infosys is considering the use of blockchain technology to enhance its widely used Finacle banking software.
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Bank of NY Mellon Next to Toy with Blockchain Technology
2015-04-06T19:20:55.000+02:00
Bank of New York Mellon has become the latest addition to the Bitcoin bank party, revealing plans to look into the use of blockchain technology.
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UBS Opening Blockchain Research Lab in London
2015-04-05T22:44:37.000+02:00
UBS will be opening a research lab in London this month to look into the potential of blockchain technology for banking applications
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Analysis
JP Morgan Chase Expects Legal Charges to Reach $6 Billion as FX Penalties Loom
2014-11-04T10:26:05.000+02:00
Yet another bank loosens its purse strings in view of oncoming litigation costs attached to Forex manipulation and benchmark malpractise issues. More broadly, the banking industry could be on the hook for over $50 Billion.
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Executive Moves
ANZ Adds Managing Director, Mark Whelan To its Board
2014-10-20T14:53:05.000+02:00
ANZ has announced that it has appointed Mark Whelan to its Board, broadening his role as its acting Managing Director, Global Commercial Banking in a bid to help foster continued growth in Australia.
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Top Banks Scramble to Restore Forex Revenues as Regulatory Impacts Bite Bottom Line
2014-08-28T06:50:20.000+02:00
As falling volumes cut into banking revenues, FX activity at banks is falling at its fastest rate since 2008. Low volatility combined with internal restructuring is further complicated by regulatory challenges.
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Executive Moves
BNP Paribas Adds Veteran Nick Jenkins To Its UK Division
2014-08-14T18:16:52.000+02:00
BNP Paribas Securities Services has recently named Nick Jenkins as its Head of Technical, UK depository bank, helping oversee trustee and depository services at the group after 30 years of experience in the banking sector.
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Executive Moves
ANZ Elevates Ivy Au Yeung to CEO of Hong Kong Operations
2014-08-01T16:41:10.000+02:00
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) has named Ivy Au Yeung as its newest Chief Executive Officer for its Hong Kong-based unit in a bid to grow the group’s retail, commercial, and institutional business.
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Executive Moves
Capco Names Paul Trotter, James Arnett as Partners for UK Business
2014-07-28T18:24:17.000+02:00
Capco, a global technology and solutions provider for multiple asset-classes has announced the twin promotions of Paul Trotter and James Arnett as Partners, overseeing the company’s UK business.
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Payments
Bitcoin startup Circle launches its first BTC payment solution
2014-05-18T13:10:04.000+02:00
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Westpac to offer first fingerprint authorized banking app for Galaxy S5
2014-04-17T12:42:43.000+02:00
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UK: With mobile banking on the rise banks are minimizing branches and employees
2014-03-31T14:35:08.000+02:00
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Payments
88% of Millennials use online and mobile banking solutions
2014-03-26T17:23:51.000+02:00
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