UK FinTechs partner with NatWest and Santander to execute first cross-chain pilot debt transaction on public blockchain
The pilot proof of concept demonstrates a near-instant solution which structures, executes and settles trades on a T=0 basis
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CACEIS and Santander to merge custody and asset servicing units
The combination with Santander expands CACEIS' reach to Spain and Latin America, giving the combined unit €5.1 trillion in AuC/A.
Broadridge and Santander complete pilot proxy vote on blockchain
In collaboration with JP Morgan and Northern trust as the custodian banks, the pilot was conducted in March at Santander’s AGM.
R3 still expanding despite big exits
R3 has been hit by confirmed departures from Santander and Goldman Sachs but said it is continuing to recruit new members.
Santander joins Goldman Sachs in R3 departure
Santander joined R3 in 2015 but has now followed Goldman Sachs in leaving the venture.
Santander adds to hires with Citi’s former payments boss
The bank’s appointment of a new head of transaction banking follows the appointment of a US boss and a new global head of financial institutions.
Santander appoints US head of global transaction banking
The division’s former boss, Carlos Gutierrez, is to become global head of financial institutions in Madrid.
Two banks fail US stress test
Deutsche Bank and Santander were the only banks to fail for a second year in a row.