Editors' picks for the week include an article discussing the financial services sector's reluctance to adopt blockchain technology and an article on the nomination of Tom Workman to the Financial Stability Oversight Council.
Mobile-first digital banking strategy takes hold in the Midwest
Banks across the U.S. are adopting a mobile-first strategy for their digital offerings, and the Midwest is no exception.
Japan's MS&AD could look to US in pursuit of overseas earnings
The U.S. could be an obvious location for MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings Inc. to pursue further nonlife insurance acquisitions, building on its 2015 purchase of London-based Amlin Plc, although the Tokyo-based company is likely to proceed cautiously and could face hurdles along the way, according to observers.
Analyst: Other sectors could 'leapfrog' financial services in blockchain growth
While several industries have begun adopting blockchain technology at a dramatic rate, many financial services companies are focusing simply on understanding the technology rather than using it.
White House to nominate Tom Workman to Financial Stability Oversight Council
The White House intends to nominate Tom Workman, a life insurance industry veteran, to the regulatory body that oversees financial stability in the U.S.
Securitizers of new and seasoned mortgages to unite in $190M deal
New Residential Investment Corp.'s potential acquisition of Shellpoint Partners LLC will bring together two participants in different parts of the nonagency residential mortgage-backed securities market.
