Blockchain looks set to become a disruptive technology in financial services. At least, the potential has been verified now that a clear demarcation has been drawn between Blockchain – a programmable distributed trust infrastructure, and Bitcoin, a tainted virtual currency.

Greg Collins argues that, catalyzed by the wider strategic background, this latest round of regulation could take the trading floor to a tipping point in technology adoption.

Last week the CME (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) announced the forthcoming closure of most of its futures pits. Its options pits will keep trading due to the higher complexity of the trades but the “open-outcry” pit is in terminal decline.

Selecting real estate for financial services is all about location, location, location, isn’t it? Many firms are drawn towards established financial centers such as London or New York without considering other options. We compare recent reports on these two heavyweights, consider some key decision factors and propose that the right space could be as important […]

Data breaches and cyber security lead daily global headlines as more and more businesses fall victim to these cyber “snipers.” Businesses and public institutions need to take greater care, whatever their size or nature of their business.