The year 2023 proved to be a challenging one for the banking industry, with several major banks facing downfall and collapsing in the US. However, amidst this turbulent environment, many bank managers successfully navigated through the storm.A notable story of the year was the divergent paths taken by Credit Suisse and UBS, two banks operating […]
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced plans to expand its international exchange by offering spot trading. The move is in response to hesitancy among some users to trade on US venues due to regulatory uncertainty. The launch will initially allow institutional investors outside the US to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum spot pairs via API access. […]
Nasdaq, the largest stock exchange in the US, has decided to repurpose its blockchain technology developments after discontinuing its plans to launch a custodian business for digital assets due to regulatory concerns. Despite this setback, Nasdaq remains focused on expanding its technology services related to tokenized assets.The new strategy for Nasdaq involves using its blockchain […]
LGT has successfully completed the acquisition of Abrdn’s discretionary fund management business in the UK and Jersey. This £140m deal, which was initially announced in February, has allowed LGT Wealth Management, the UK-based wealth arm of LGT, to take on Abrdn Capital’s 4,000 clients and 140 employees. As a result, LGT WM’s total assets have […]
The finance empire of Liechtenstein’s Prince Hans-Adam II, which has been in existence for almost 1,000 years, is thriving. LGT Group, the royal family’s private banking and asset-management firm, reported record assets under management of almost 306 billion Swiss francs ($334 billion) as of June 30, 2022. The firm has been expanding rapidly, recently acquiring […]
Lolli, a popular Bitcoin rewards application, has successfully raised $8 million in a Series B funding round, according to a report by TechCrunch. The investment, led by BITKRAFT Ventures, will allow Lolli to expand its rewards program to enterprise partners such as exchanges, neobanks, banks, payment companies, and browsers.Since its launch in 2018, Lolli has […]
The token of decentralized finance protocol SafeMoon (SFM) experienced a significant drop of 31% in just five hours following the company’s bankruptcy filing. SafeMoon filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, with the voluntary petition being submitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Utah. The firm’s chief restructuring officer allegedly wrote a […]
Coinbase, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, has announced a new project called “Project Diamond” aimed at institutional investors in the crypto industry. The project is a smart contract-powered platform that will allow institutions to create, buy, and sell digitally native assets. The goal of Project Diamond is to bridge the […]
Zurich-based asset manager Holinger has expanded its team with the addition of a new portfolio manager. Leonardo Spangaro has been hired as a senior portfolio manager at Holinger Asset Management, specializing in convertible bonds, starting in early 2024. With a total of 18 years of experience in the financial industry, Spangaro has spent over eight […]
TMX Group, the operator of Canadian stock exchanges, is set to acquire VettaFi, a major player in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) industry. The deal, valued at $1.03 billion, will see TMX Group acquire the remaining 78% of VettaFi’s common units. This acquisition will enhance TMX Group’s information business and provide new capabilities in the ETF […]
