Goldman Uses JP Morgan’s Blockchain for a Repo Trade
According to a recent Bloomberg report, Goldman Sachs has begun using JP Morgan’s blockchain for a repo trade.
Goldman’s first trade was made on June 17...
Blockchain Not Suitable for CBDC, Says Swiss National Bank Economist
Blockchain, the underlying technology of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), is not the right solution for a central bank digital currency, according to an economist...
Wahed Appoints New UK General Manager to Spearhead Growth
Wahed Inc. (‘Wahed’), the world’s leading Islamic fintech company, today announced the appointment of Umer Suleman as General Manager of UK operations. His responsibilities...
Vattenfall to Back Fossil-free Investments with GBP-250m Green Bond
Swedish state-owned utility Vattenfall AB has issued GBP 250 million (USD 349m/EUR 292.5m) worth of hybrid green bonds in a bid to finance renewable...
UK Debt Office: Costs of Green Bond Issuance Have Moderated Significantly
The costs of green bond issuance have moderated significantly, making issuing in the format much more attractive, UK debt management office chief Robert Stheeman...
Banque de France Tests Digital Currency-based Securities Settlement
The central bank of France — Banque de France — is continuing its work on the development of a European central bank digital currency...