Home > Fintech > Betashares taps UK tech provider to automate ETF market Binaya Dahal Editorial Intern, Financial Newswire 16 February 2026 Australia’s leading investment manager Betashares has entered a partnership with London-headquartered infrastructure provider ETPLink, in a push to automate its ETF primary market operations as industry scale and trading volumes continue to grow.
WHY THIS MATTERS: This announcement signals a pivotal moment for global wholesale finance , validating the utility of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) beyond proof-of-concept stages. The decision by HM Treasury to select HSBC Orion for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot is not just a technology procurement—it is a landmark regulatory embrace of asset tokenisation
Contributing the company’s extensive operational expertise and perspective to support cooperative approaches to distributed infrastructure. MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 13, 2026 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced joining Hedera Council, a governing body made up of leading global organizations dedicated to fostering trust, security, and innovation on the Hedera network. FedEx joins the Council to
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced plans to develop an on-chain settlement capability through a new market infrastructure solution, the LSEG Digital Securities Depository (DSD), aimed at institutional market participants. The DSD is designed to support interoperability between traditional settlement systems and emerging digital infrastructures, allowing participants to move assets across both environments while
In a move that underscores its push into data-driven logistics, FedEx hedera collaboration is being framed as a strategic step toward smarter, more transparent global trade. FedEx joins Hedera Council to shape digital supply chain standards On February 13, 2026, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced it is joining the Hedera Council, the governance body behind
Nomura Securities and Daiwa Securities are launching a proof of concept for using stablecoins for securities settlement with Japan’s big 3 banks, MUFG, SMBC and Mizuho. The trials will take place in the Japanese Financial Services Agency’s (FSA) Fintech PoC Hub, a regulatory sandbox, and more specifically, as a Payments Innovation Project (PIP). PIPs explore
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is making significant strides in transforming the financial landscape through a range of digital solutions. In recent developments, the organization has unveiled plans to enhance its Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) with on-chain settlement capabilities and a strategic partnership to streamline access to private funds. These initiatives now aim to
Global (English) Contributing the company’s extensive operational expertise and perspective to support cooperative approaches to distributed infrastructure. February 13, 2026 08:00 AM MEMPHIS, Tenn., February 13, 2026 – FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced joining the Hedera Council, a governing body made up of leading global organizations dedicated to fostering trust, security, and innovation on
BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc., a company focused on providing venture capital to early-stage revenue companies, particularly those involved in blockchain and distributed ledger technologies (DLT), has released its Form 10-Q report for the second quarter of 2025. The report highlights the company's financial performance and operational developments, shedding light on its current status and future
HSBC’s asset tokenisation platform Orion has been selected by HM Treasury as the issuance provider for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot. Part of the UK’s Wholesale Financial Markets Digital Strategy, DIGIT will operate within the Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) and provide on-chain settlement outside of the Government’s main debt management programme. The broader strategy
