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The untested youth of the blockchain market, as well as the lack of a regulatory framework, could put off widespread adoption
Supporters claim smart derivative contracts remove need for central counterparties
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The European Central Bank launched a six week market consultation on Tuesday concerning the European Distribution of Debt Instruments (EDDI) project — an initiative that aims to change how bonds are issued within the eurozone. -
As the newly elected European Parliament and member states are just starting talks on who the next European commissioners will be, the Commission’s administration is already working on a draft strategy for the next five years.
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s announcement this week that UK retail investors have lost £27m to FX and crypto scams will have won little more than passing attention from heavyweight capital markets players.
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A new digital blockchain platform for promissory loan notes has launched, with four German banks hoping their offering will be able to jostle for a place in an increasingly crowded digital market.
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Two issuance platforms are approaching readiness: one in bonds, one in loans. Both promise time and cost savings by replacing multiple systems with a single platform for issuers, dealers and investors, and automating documentation and payments.
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Metro Bank shareholders are nursing losses of around 70% since the start of the year. But if this is the worst of UK banking’s problems right now, the sector is in pretty good shape as it faces Brexit and digital disruption.
