Google Cloud reveals DeFi ambitions with new Digital Assets Team
The cloud provider has announced that it is launching a dedicated Digital Assets Team to explore the potential of blockchain-based platforms.
Caught in Tricolor’s crossfire: A first-person account
Terralyn Montgomery considered her Tricolor Auto purchase a blessing. Montgomery had fallen on hard times — her son had been…
After Fed keeps rates steady, business optimism improves while consumers still feel ‘the pinch’
With one automotive economist acknowledging consumers are still feeling “the pinch,” some of the largest businesses in the U.S. now have some optimistic expectations for 2024 fueled in part because interest rates might finally have peaked. The Federal Reserve kept … [Read More]
UK to restructure data policy and underpin innovation post-Brexit
Oliver Dowden, the UK Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, has announced that new ‘data adequacy’ partnerships will be struck with the likes of the US, Australia, and the Republic of Korea.
NextGen Nordics 2024: 40+ banks registered to attend
NextGen Nordics returns to Stockholm on 23rd April, and at seven weeks away from the event day, 200 attendees have already registered.
Alternative investments platform YieldStreet raises $62m
Digital wealth management platform YieldStreet has closed a $62 million Series B funding round led by Edison Partners and joined by Greenspring Associates and existing investor Raine Ventures.
Davis+Gilbert names Cioffi as chief operating partner
Davis+Gilbert named a new chief operating partner, turning to an expert who has been with the law firm for more than two decades. The firm announced that partner Joseph Cioffi is taking on additional responsibilities as chief operating partner effective … [Read More]
ANZ converts 9000 IT staff to agile development
ANZ has completed the roll out of its ‘New Ways of Working’ programme to Australian technology staff, converting 9000 team members to the benefits of agile development methodologies.
ING Ventures invests in data privacy company eXate
ING Ventures has invested in London-based data security company eXate.
Stripe backs Ripple founder’s latest digital currency project
Mt. Gox and Ripple founder Jed McCaleb has unveiled Stellar, his latest stab at a decentralised payment network and digital currency. Payments firm Stripe has backed the project to the tune of $3 million.
ION servers knocked out in ransomware attack
ION has been hit by a cyber attack that knocked out servers dealing with cleared derivatives, sparking trade reporting and maching problems for brokers and rival processing services.
CME hops on Google Cloud for real-time market data delivery
CME Group is to become the first derivatives marketplace to offer real-time futures and options market data across the Google Cloud platform.
Singapore’s retail banks take steps to enhance cybersecurity
The Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) announced that major retail banks in Singapore have enhanced their security measures in a bid to combat an increasingly complex cyber-threat environment.
NPA’s Woodruff projects flat motorcycle sales in 2024
LAS VEGAS — National Powersport Auctions Chief Executive Jim Woodruff expects motorcycle sales in 2024 to remain flat with 2023…
Metro Bank slapped with £16.7 million fine for four-year financial crime lapse
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has fined Metro Bank £16.7 million for financial crime failings after a new transaction monitoring system implemented in 2016 went on the blink.