Societe Generale

230 results about this entity

Period: 12 Oct 2006 - 22 Jan 2025

JPMorgan blockchain project recruits 70+ banks

An interbank blockchain project led by JPMorgan designed to speed up the exceptions process has recruited more than 70 banks in a move that would make it one of the largest application of distributed ledger technology (DLT) by regulated banks.

Banks bid to transform commodities trade finance with new blockchain platform

Some of the world's biggest banks, including Citi, MUFG and Societe Generale, have joined forces on a venture bidding to digitalise the trade and commodities finance sector through a blockchain-based open platform.

SocGen announces winners of cybersecurity innovation awards

The jury of the 2018 BCSIA, comprising managing directors and experts from Societe Generale and Wavestone, as well as from ANSSI, Institut Mines Telecom and Les Echos, rewarded the four winners selected from a shortlist of eight startups finalists.

Calmejane quits Lloyds Bank to join SocGen

Societe Generale has poached Claire Calmejane from Lloyds Banking Group to spearhead the French bank's innovation programme.

Societe Generale Securities Services strengthens its post-trade business with Liquidnet

Societe Generale Securities Services (“SGSS”) in the UK has launched its Fixed Income offering - an extension of a new asset class for Liquidnet, an existing client, which marks a successful migration for the Global Broker Dealer Services (“GBDS”) franchise.

Commerzbank offloads equities and commodities desk and IT infrastructure to SocGen

Commerzbank has reached an agreement to sell its Equity Markets & Commodities (EMC) business to Societe Generale.

We.trade blockchain platform goes into live production

The we.trade blockchain for trade finance platform established by a coalition of nine banks is gaining momentum, conducting seven live trade transactions by ten companies via four partner banks.

Spanish securities market aims for 'Fast Track Listing' with blockchain trials

The Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), BME and a group of financial institutions formed by Banco Santander, BBVA, BNP Paribas, CaixaBank, Commerzbank and Société Générale, have been collaborating over the past year on a project called Fast Track Listing (FTL), which is based on blockchain technology.

SocGen buys renewable energy crowdfunding platform

Societe Generale has acquired Lumo, a French crowdfunding platform for renewable energy projects. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

French banks to introduce P2P mobile payments

Paylib, the mobile wallet developed by a consortium of French banks, is set to introduce person-to-person payments utilising customer phone numbers.

Societe Generale turns to BestX for clients to measure best execution

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Banking (SG CIB) today announced a partnership with the fintech company BestX, independent transaction cost analysis (TCA) provider for algo-FX spot execution.

SocGen develops modular plug-and-play system for front to back office outsourcing

Societe Generale Securities Services (SGSS) has put together its existing renowned Front, Dealing, Middle and Back office services into one plug-and-play solution that allows clients to focus on their main activities: asset selection, performances and distribution to their clients.