Sentences with phrase «financial innovation in»

NORTHAMPTON: Financial innovation in payment systems has led to the development of innovative payment systems and digital currencies.

According to both parties, this agreement reflects efforts by both authorities to provide a robust regime that fosters financial innovation in the... Read More

Similarly, financial innovation in mortgage - backed securities led to an enormous debt - fueled housing bubble, which finally blew up in 2008.

Singapore is fast becoming a center for financial innovation in Asia and the world at large.

One side stating it is a fraud while the other side stating it is the greatest financial innovation in history.

One of the top and most common financial innovations in cryptoeconomies will be automated payments between machines or between machines and humans.

Not exact matches

This year I expect to see an explosion of innovation in the financial technology space, as banks and other financial institutions decide to do more with the volumes of data at their disposal.

Australia is falling behind Singapore, Israel, South Korea, China and other trade competitors in the race to lead the fourth industrial revolution, the government's chief innovation adviser Bill Ferris will tell The Australian Financial Review Innovation Summit today.

They get rewarded in many other ways than pure financial returns — including creating stronger suppliers, putting control levers in their industry, testing products, de-risking innovation, and engineering less expensive acquisitions.

WASHINGTON — Thirty years after failing to convince the Supreme Court of the threat posed by home video recordings, big media companies are back and now trying to rein in another technological innovation they say threatens their financial well - being.

After a series of failed products, tough financial circumstances and apparently no ideas of how to become a dominant tech force again, the company reinstated Jobs and made it his mission to restore the innovation that had made the company succeed in its earliest stages.

The innovative, patent - pending technology won the Toronto - based startup a best of show award at FinovateFall 2015, a two - day showcase of new innovations in financial and banking technology.

Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.

In a move that should be welcomed by anyone serious about innovation in financial technology, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday that it would prosecute the creator of two stock - like «ICOs,» or Initial Coin Offerings, which it alleges were sold on the basis of fraudulent claimIn a move that should be welcomed by anyone serious about innovation in financial technology, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday that it would prosecute the creator of two stock - like «ICOs,» or Initial Coin Offerings, which it alleges were sold on the basis of fraudulent claimin financial technology, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday that it would prosecute the creator of two stock - like «ICOs,» or Initial Coin Offerings, which it alleges were sold on the basis of fraudulent claims.

Christensen shows that when leaders act in their company's best short - term financial interests — when they do exactly what they're supposed to do — they tend to reject innovation and succumb to disruptive competitors.

«In a moment where, for example, the financials can focus on innovation, not just regulation, they need someone to help them.

Bessant is ranked No. 1 on Institutional Investor magazine's annual Tech 50 list of financial technology leaders recognized for their achievements and innovation, and No. 3 among American Banker's «25 Most Powerful Women in Banking.»

Criteria that the SBA used in choosing winners included staying power, growth in number of employees and sales volume, financial performance, innovation, response to adversity, and contributions to community - oriented projects.

The financial industry has been so limited by process and tradition that it has fallen behind in terms of innovation and digital development, leaving opportunities for less - established fintech startup businesses to seize opportunities in the marketplace.

As my colleague Maria Aspan reports in the September issue of Inc., frustration with the archaic and predatory ways of big banks is fueling a wave of innovation in financial tech.

In its effort to double down on digital innovation the company announced the appointment of Josh Kobza, former chief financial officer, to the new role of chief technology and development officer.

In its ruling, the agency also suggested it's looking for a way to encourage the promise of blockchain - based financial innovation — described in papers like this highly - cited one by venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan — while also protecting investors from scammerIn its ruling, the agency also suggested it's looking for a way to encourage the promise of blockchain - based financial innovation — described in papers like this highly - cited one by venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan — while also protecting investors from scammerin papers like this highly - cited one by venture capitalist Balaji Srinivasan — while also protecting investors from scammers.

Today, MaRS Finance and Commerce works with financial institutions including CIBC, Manulife, Moneris and PayPal, as well as over 200 startups, developing solutions in eight key areas that are driving fintech innovation.

«This fintech pilot is part of the Bank's Strategic Plan 2017 - 2021... As the ECCB promotes the safety and soundness of the financial system in the ECCU, it also has a responsibility to encourage and support innovation... To that end, blockchain technology merits our attention and consideration at this time.»

With over 20 years» experience at exec level in Financial Services roles in the UK and abroad, including positions within Retail, Private and Wealth management, Will has driven financial innovation into profitable live propositions through agile team delivery at Egg (the UK's first digital bank), RBS, M&S and SFinancial Services roles in the UK and abroad, including positions within Retail, Private and Wealth management, Will has driven financial innovation into profitable live propositions through agile team delivery at Egg (the UK's first digital bank), RBS, M&S and Sfinancial innovation into profitable live propositions through agile team delivery at Egg (the UK's first digital bank), RBS, M&S and Santander.

The research found that new digital innovations in banking could bring significant cost reductions for global banks, alongside increased customer satisfaction and financial inclusion for unbanked populations in emerging markets.

We have built our reputation for excellence in financial services on the basis of our research platform, our senior professionals, track record of market innovation, and the strength of our execution capabilities.

Singapore's central bank and a state government in India have signed an agreement indicating that they will jointly promote innovation in the financial technology sector and consider working together on projects that involve blockchain technology.

So do the increase in the mobility of saving and investment; the increase in the desired exposure to foreign assets (the reduction in home bias); the financial market innovation that allows for better diversification and risk sharing; and the differentials in the pace of technology adoption or workplace practices that give rise to varying productivity trends across countries.

According to Chinese officials, «information technology continues to drive financial innovation,» and thus, in order to advance to an «international leading level,» a complete overhaul of the country's financial services IT infrastructure is vital.

The report outlines barriers to the growth and adoption of financial technology (FinTech) in Canada and provides a number of recommendations to help regulators and policymakers continue to promote FinTech innovation.

A jury of high - profile Canadian business leaders selects 10 finalists and one winning company based on the following criteria: innovation, market development, people and culture, strategic leadership, and improvements in financial measures.

Toronto is the third - largest centre for financial services and communications technology in North America, and the site of major clusters of innovation in industries ranging from aerospace to biotech.

But Tu says that while consumers have benefitted tremendously from tech innovations by companies like Google, Facebook, Alibaba and Tencent, the financial industry lags behind because many financial service firms rely on in - house tech teams, which means that «fintech continues to be more «finance» than «tech,» especially in Asia.»

More generally, development of the corporate bond market is simply a reflection of the ongoing process of financial innovation and development, following, with a lag, trends that have been evident in the US for some time.

With Industry Minister Arthur Sinodinos set to open The Australian Financial Review Innovation Summit in Sydney on Tuesday, the government is hoping equity crowdfunding will help bring start - ups and innovation closer to the average Australian, and boost support for the «ideas boom» agenda blamed for nearly losing it the 2016 election.

And in the last two years, Mr. Steel has been co-chairman of one commission that claimed heavy - handed regulation was stanching financial innovation and another that argued that hedge funds could police themselves.

Nov 20, 2017: NCFA Canada Welcomes Competition Bureau's recommendations to encourage competition and innovation in Canada's financial services sector

South Korea, which has been lagging behind Japan in terms of bitcoin innovation, market structure and trading volume, revealed a bill that would allow bitcoin companies to operate as proper financial service providers and remittance companies.

«It would change the banking system too drastically,» he added in comments at a Thomson Reuters forum on financial innovation.

Aquiline Technology Growth invests in early - and growth - stage technology companies that are bringing innovation to the insurance and broader financial services ecosystems.

«The new regulation, a pioneer in Asia, seeks to balance the interests of promoting technological innovations with the potential to improve the level of inclusion and efficiency in the financial system, and to proactively address emerging risks to the system arising out of these new technologies.

Founded in May 2014, SFS seeks to «create synergies, join forces and to drive innovation, inspiration and change in the world's financial epicenter.»

Yesterday (Thursday) at EuroFinance's Treasury Lab, there was a «showdown» between Ripple, a blockchain cross-border payments provider, and financial messaging provider SWIFT in a session on payments innovation.

BGV has a strong track record of significant financial returns through investing in innovations in healthcare and providing the expertise to build world - class teams.

That combined with innovations in financial engineering, the rest of the story has been made into a movie.

The new regulation, a first in Asia, seeks to provide an environment that promotes financial innovation, safeguards the financial system, and reassures financial consumers.

It's a bit odd to me that the import of this meeting is framed in terms of financial products rather than fueling the innovation economy.

In a speech laying out the potential changes wrought by financial innovations, Lagarde also said that over the next generation, «machines will almost certainly play a larger role» in helping policymakers, offering real - time forecasts, spotting bubbles, and uncovering complex financial linkageIn a speech laying out the potential changes wrought by financial innovations, Lagarde also said that over the next generation, «machines will almost certainly play a larger role» in helping policymakers, offering real - time forecasts, spotting bubbles, and uncovering complex financial linkagein helping policymakers, offering real - time forecasts, spotting bubbles, and uncovering complex financial linkages.

We are living a moment in Human history where new technologies and other innovations are about to disrupt the financial landscape.