MUFG Union Bank appoints Devon Bryan as new CISO
Bryan arrives at the bank from a CISO role at KPMG.
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MUFG taps AxiomSL for reporting automation
AxiomSL’s Global Shareholding Disclosures will be deployed on the cloud.
IBM, Mizuho and MUFG join Japanese quantum innovation consortium
The Quantum Innovation Initiative Consortium aims to enable cooperation between sectors.
BNP Paribas joins IBM Cloud as European anchor client
French banking giant to become leading user of IBM’s cloud tech.
MUFG triples investment in credit line fintech Fundbox
The fintech says its Series C has raised nearly $200 million.
Japan’s MUFG switches CEO after first year, digital chief takes control
The unusual decision points to the bank’s newly-placed importance on fintech.
Sibos 2019: MUFG “ready to work with fintechs”
MUFG reveals it already has its eyes on some fintechs.
Symphony goes global to the tune of $165m funding
Standard Chartered, MUFG and other existing investors participated in the round.
Five banks fined €1bn for rigging foreign exchange market
UBS escaped a European Commission penalty after exposing the cartels.
Chainalysis targets APAC expansion with $36m Series B funding
Strategic investment from MUFG and Sozo Ventures.
MUFG and Akamai unleash blockchain-based payment network
New joint venture called the Global Open Network.
MUFG launches new $185m fintech fund
With a focus on innovation and partnerships.
MUFG and Bradesco create Ripple-s with new cross-border payment service
Planned service between Japan and Brazil will use Ripple’s technology.
MUFG rolls out MIT’s TRAC collateral management system
Will support bank’s commodity trade finance team in London.
MUFG Union Bank picks FIS Profile core banking system
EXCLUSIVE. The final was a duel against Temenos’ T24.
Why blockchain could revolutionise trade finance documentation
Standards, regulation and a network all need to be fully achieved before widespread adoption.
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MUFG and Akamai plan new blockchain payments service
Aim to offer new network from fiscal year 2019.
IBM’s quantum computing crusade calls on Japan
Working with MUFG, Mizuho and more.
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