Clearing and settlement
T+2 is Here, but Don't Hold Your Breath for T+0
Talk of shortening the settlement cycle further is premature and ignores the upheaval it would cause.
CME Withdraws European Clearinghouse Registration
CFTC vacates European clearinghouse registration at CME's request
Euroclear and Paxos Break Up over Blockchain Project
Euroclear abandons Bankchain platform but startup says launch will go ahead in 2018
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
CFTC Approves LedgerX Bitcoin CCP
Long-awaited ruling shows digital currencies are pushing for institutional-grade market structure
TMX to Replace Legacy Tech for Clearing and Implement New Mutual Funds Channel
Canadian exchange operator details latest updates regarding new clearing and settlement platform, progress of new mutual fund platform.
Icma Warns on Euro Clearing Relocation
Trade body says any forced move could increase risks and costs for derivatives users
The Wind of Change
Asset managers are facing a stark choice between technology investment or obsolescence.
LedgerX Gains SEF Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives
US regulator grants full approval for bitcoin options venue, which will offer institutional-grade infrastructure for digital currencies.
LCH Adds BNZ as Clearing Member
Clearinghouse adds first New Zealand member amid other developments in Asia-Pacific
Tech Challenges Loom as Europe Eyes London’s Clearinghouses
New EU rules suggest London-based clearinghouses may be forced to relocate to the eurozone.
Davie Returns to LCH in Rates Role
Former COO returns to clearinghouse to head up rates, compression and uncleared derivatives projects.
After ECC, EEX Clearing Rollout, KB Tech Eyes Data Deals
KB Tech's initial deal with ECC covers post-trade and clearing-related data, though, this may expand to other areas in future.
London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Börse Merger Killed Off by European Commission
European Commission prohibits deal on basis it would create a monopoly for fixed-income clearing in Europe.
Baymarkets Launches Clarity Platform for Automated Workflows and Regulatory Compliance
The platform includes two key services, Clarity Limit and Clarity Hub, addressing all stages of the trading cycle.
Amundi Onboard with LCH’s CDSClear Service
Amundi becomes the first buy-side firm to use LCH’s clearing service for Credit Default Swaps (CDS) via its clearing broker, BNP Paribas.
Euronext Makes €510 Million Swoop for LSE’s French LCH.Clearnet Division
Euronext makes offer to acquire French clearing house from London Stock Exchange, subject to completion of LSE’s merger with Deutsche Börse.
ICE, Platts Expand Natural Gas Pricing Alliance
Platts officials say incorporating data from ICE will expand the percentage of natural gas markets reflected in its prices.
ASX to Decide on Replacing CHESS Platform with Distributed-Ledger Solution by End of 2017
The Australian exchange recently completed the prototype for the distributed-ledger technology (DLT) platform
Traiana Adds UBS, Barclays to Automated Central Clearing Platform
Addition of UBS and Barclays to give 'tremendous boost' to trade volumes netted on Harmony CCP Connect for Equities platform.
JPX Selects Cinnober for Risk Monitoring
JPX to leverage risk monitoring solution across its markets.
Singapore Exchange Selects Millennium PostTrade for Clearing Business
SGX Central Depository adopts MillenniumIT’s clearing, settlement and depository platform.
Markit Launches Netting Synchronization Service for Cleared OTC Derivates
Service to facilitate automated netting for OTC derivatives and provide single data source for trades.
OpenGamma, CloudMargin Partner on Portal for OTC Derivatives Clearing Mandate
OpenGamma partners with CloudMargin to deliver independent validation of initial margin of OTC trades.