----India's information technology trade organization, the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) will work with BRI researchers backed by the Canadian government to help developers learn more about blockchain platforms in preparation for creating and launching tools within the nation.
2. Major Banks Partner With R3 Blockchain Alliance To Launch Pilot Trade Platform
----An initiative involving R3, a Blockchain consortium made up of over 100 financial institutions, trade finance platform TradeIX, and a group of leading global banks announced the pilot launch of their trade finance platform, according to a press release Wednesday, Feb. 21.
3. Global Mutual Funds Could Save “$2.6 Bln” With Blockchain Tech, Shows Calastone Research
----UK-based global funds network Calastone has released research on Thursday, Feb. 22, showing Blockchain could save mutual funds up to $2.6 bln.<