Category: Fintech

UBS
November 07, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CapBridge Selected as Distribution Partner of UBS's First Tokenised Money Market Fund

The company said in its press release that the collaboration marks a step towards bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets. Built on the Ethereum blockchain, uMINT offers investors access to UBS Asset Management's institutional-grade cash management solutions.  By tokenizing the assets, UBS aims to cater to the growing demand for digital financial…

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Standard Chartered bank HQ
November 06, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Standard Chartered and Ant International Complete Blockchain-Based SGD Settlement

Essentially, the companies executed the first blockchain-based SGD transaction using Ant International's blockchain-based Whale platform. "To enable this transaction, Standard Chartered plugged into Ant International's Whale Platform to offer the liquidity necessary to conduct this transaction which is a significant step forward towards instant and 24/7 treasury management," reads the press release. The approach optimises…

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November 06, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wise Sees Active Customers, Profit and Revenue Rise in H1

The company revealed Wednesday that the number of active customers increased by 25% year-over-year, reaching 11.4 million. Revenue surged 19% to £591.9 million, driven by a 19% increase in cross-border volume to £68.4 billion. Reported profit before tax came in at £292.5 million, rising a significant 51% from the previous year. Wise said it continues…

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Broadridge presents new securities lending assessment solution for mutual funds
November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Broadridge Completes Kyndryl SIS Takeover

The company explained that the move strengthens its position in the Canadian financial services market, enabling it to offer comprehensive wealth management and capital markets solutions to Canadian firms. The acquisition of SIS, which specialises in clearing and settlement, account record keeping, tax and regulatory reporting, and integrated order management, align with Broadridge's target of…

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November 04, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Wise Expands Reach with Direct Access to Philippines' InstaPay

The company revealed in a press release that the integration, along with a direct settlement account with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), will significantly enhance cross-border payment experiences for millions of Wise customers and its platform partners. Via its direct connection to InstaPay, Wise can now offer instant transfers of up to 50,000 Philippine…

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October 31, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CLSNet Expands Reach as MUFG Bank Joins the Network

CLS explained in a press release that the move is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency and reduce risk for the bank. CLSNet, a platform designed to standardise and centralise post-trade processes for over 120 currencies, has gained traction in recent years. By joining the network, CLS said MUFG will benefit from the expanding roster…

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StoneX
October 30, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

CAB Payments and StoneX Continue Acquisition Discussions

The company revealed that StoneX is currently conducting due diligence as part of the process. Earlier this month CAB Payments said it had received an unsolicited non-binding proposal from StoneX at 145p per share. "Discussions with StoneX are continuing and StoneX and its advisers are undertaking due diligence," CAB Payments said in its release on…

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Hong Kong stock exchange
October 30, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

HKEX to Expand Middle East Presence with Riyadh Office

The company said the strategic move aims to strengthen HKEX's presence in the Middle East and facilitate greater connectivity between the two regions. HKEX is aiming to promote new opportunities for its customers and issuers, with the Riyadh office predicted to serve as a crucial hub for HKEX to engage with investors and companies. Saudi…

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October 25, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Montreux Capital Management Acquires GC Partners Group

The move is aimed at bolstering Montreux's presence in the financial services industry and capitalising on the growing market for cross-border transactions. GC Partners has two decades of experience and has built a strong reputation for delivering tailored financial solutions to clients worldwide.  The company's global network of offices enables it to provide efficient and…

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Eurex ESG
October 24, 2024 BY Sam Boughedda

Eurex Clearing Successfully Participates in ECB's Digital Money Trials

The company took part in the Eurosystem's exploratory work on new technologies for wholesale central bank money settlement, with the initiative, led by the European Central Bank (ECB), aiming to explore the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in enhancing financial market infrastructures. Eurex explained that the trials focused on cash settlement in cleared intraday…

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