ECB names participants for new trials to explore settlement of wholesale transactions in central bank money
The testing will begin on 13 May this year, with the aim to explore several potential use cases.
Banque de France
Project Mariana successfully completes cross-border settlement of wholesale CBDCs
The project was completed between BIS, Banque de France, MAS and the Swiss National Bank.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 11 August 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Banque de France, ERAFP, Generali Group tap Iceberg Data Lab for ESG data solutions
The clients will be able to access Iceberg Data Lab’s ESG dataset available via its impact calculation platform.
Banque de France and Banque centrale du Luxembourg conduct wholesale CBDC test
The test shows “how digital assets can be issued, distributed and settled within the Eurozone in a single day”.
Monetary Authority of Singapore and Banque de France conduct cross-border CBDC test
The experiment was supported by JP Morgan’s blockchain innovation lab, Onyx.
France’s central bank announces partner list for CBDC experiments
The bank says it will begin work in the “coming days”.
US and French regulators team up to ease fintech market entry
Both regions want to boost their statuses as financial technology hubs.
Societe Generale tests digital euro with Banque de France
The bank hopes the test will pave the way for a more simplified market infrastructure.
France’s central bank opens applications for digital currency experiment
Applications are due by 15 May 2020.
CMTI 2019: Disruptors demand new approach from regulators
Banque de France deputy governor says the right mindset is key.
Banque de France to modernise payments tech with Sopra Banking Software
Banque de France’s banking services department has embarked on a major technology overhaul programme. It will work with a domestic software provider on this project, Sopra Banking Software, which is part of the Sopra Steria group.
Central banks of Spain and France late with Calypso tech project
Banque de France and Banco de España are running late with their implementation of a new treasury and capital markets (TCM) system, Banking Technology understands. The two banks jointly opted for a new solution in 2013/14. It is understood that Calypso was chosen to replace a host of legacy technology, including Wallstreet Suite from Wall […]
