Since its introduction in 2009, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency types have changed the financial world as a whole. Due to the limitless capabilities and untapped potential of the blockchain technology,… read more →
Beauhurst, the data provider, has released the latest edition of its report, The Deal, analysing all equity investment in UK startups and SMEs throughout 2018. The data shows that 2018… read more →
After a lot of media hype around various cryptocurrencies last year, blockchain seems to have disappeared from the public imagination again. That said, in the background, it continues to shape… read more →
Before there was software available for people to do their taxes, there was only one way to submit a tax return – on paper. After some time, the number of… read more →
Heading towards the end of 2018, we thought that China’s developments in blockchain and trade finance were fairly quiet in comparison to the rest of the world. But just when… read more →
December 2018 marks the end of a year of volatility, technological breakthroughs and geopolitical tension. No matter where in the world you are, protectionist policies, unpredictable trade wars and unprecedented… read more →
Bitcoin is a technological revolution but it is much more valuable as an economic revolution than a computer science project that developers update and change every few months. We spoke… read more →
Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning have radically transformed the productivity of emerging economies around the world. AI is improving efficiencies in industries from transportation and finance through to… read more →
There is a lot of hype around AI in business. Trading and Shipping are no exception. AI contribution ranges from trading operations to regulatory compliance, however there are downsizes too.… read more →
The auto insurance industry has undergone transformational change for both business and consumers since 2016. There are several innovative technologies under development. Yes, we will continue to use four-wheeled cars,… read more →
IronFX and EmurgoHK intend to launch their regulated exchange as a seamless bridge between crypto and traditional online trading. The new destination, called IronX, will operate as a regulated, service-focused… read more →
Proposed solutions for the current lapse in legal governance for blockchain-based trade finance Blockchain-based trade finance awaits one crucial component before it can fully realize its disruptive potential: the legal… read more →
China’s Fintech industry has benefitted from various factors including historic public investment, unique market characteristics, and government regulation. After years of exponential growth, industry experts expect the future to be… read more →
P2P lending is a way to source alternative finance and complex funding types for businesses seeking to raise finance. P2P lending started in the UK in 2005 with consumers borrowing… read more →
A call for action. We spoke to Katharine Morton, Head of Trade, Treasury and Risk at TXF on how to get FIT for trade, treasury and risk (without any physical… read more →