BankingFeaturedStanChart signs an MoU with Tazapay to offer a digital escrow on the Proxtera networkWebAdminMay 24, 2021 by WebAdminMay 24, 2021 The MoU will let Standard Chartered deliver digital escrow services to potential buyers and sellers who are looking to trade globally on the Proxtra network... Read more
BankingFeaturedDBS becomes first Asian bank to use Trusple blockchain solutionPritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 17, 2021 The transaction of around $40,000 was for an artificial construction stone material known as ‘quartz stone’... Read more
BankingFeaturedStanChart and Bukalapak to launch digital banking servicesPritam BordoloiJanuary 15, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 15, 2021 The partnership aims to bring innovation in financial and ecommerce services... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySTACS to develop blockchain platform for structured productsPritam BordoloiOctober 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiOctober 19, 2020 The fintech will develop the platform in partnership with Swiss EFG Bank (EFG) to automate and manage the entire lifecycle of those products... Read more
BankingStandard Chartered to launch second digital-only bank in AsiaPritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 Standard Chartered is teaming up with Singapore’s biggest labour union... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered to slash jobs on the back of profit dipInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 30, 2020 The bank has drafted a list of several hundred employees who will be eliminated as part of its cutback programme... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered extends Sh650 bn in financing for businessesInternational Finance Business DeskJune 23, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 23, 2020 The loan extension will allow businesses to cope with the pandemic's impact... Read more
FeaturedPorts and Shipping10 banks commit $9 bn in loans as a part of DP World debt dealPritam BordoloiMarch 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 20, 2020 The group of 10 banks includes Credit Agricole, Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank, HSBC, JPMorgan, and Standard Chartered... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered’s Nexus offers while label digital financing solutionInternational FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Nexus will allow businesses to increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyPeople’s Bank of China gets $7.4 mn for blockchain trade platformPritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 11, 2020 The funds will be used for research and development projects... Read more