Derivatives
Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
SimCorp and TS Ally for OEMS Offering
Companies link workflows for execution and order management systems.
To Help 'Phase 3' Firms Comply with Initial Margin Rules, AcadiaSoft Releases Open-Source Code
Next September, Phase 3 firms will be required to post initial margin for all non-cleared derivatives transactions.
The Post-Trade Reshuffle
The European Commission and the wider industry are turning their eyes to post-trade practices
Tech at the Margins
It's not just the bigger kids in the school yard
The Investment Blockchain of Record
Blockchain is over-hyped in many instances—but perhaps not this one
Dealers Push for Delay of European Derivatives Trading Obligation
Banks and industry associations warn of havoc if current timeline is implemented
NEX Launches Reporting Platform for Revised Emir Requirements
Nex Regulatory Reporting has introduced its new reporting solution, based on updated European derivatives rules
CME Withdraws European Clearinghouse Registration
CFTC vacates European clearinghouse registration at CME's request
Euronext Takes Stake in LCH’s French Clearinghouse
European exchange group Euronext has signed a deal for clearing services with LCH, scuppering a previous agreement with ICE
CBOE Enters Bitcoin Data Distribution Deal with Gemini
Multi-year license will allow both companies to explore bitcoin derivatives opportunities
AcadiaSoft Launches Consulting Services for Initial Margin Rules
Vendor will provide a service that advises banks and buy-side firms seeking margin-model approval from the Fed ahead of 2018 deadline
FCA Puts Libor on Notice for 2021 Phase-Out
UK regulator puts scandal-hit benchmark on notice as industry examines alternative rates
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
Fincad Boosts Risk Backbone with Latest F3 Release
Version 7.0 of Fincad F3 aims to help buy-side firms better manage their risk processes as they expand into new asset classes and geographies
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.
NEX Group Launches Dual-Regulated SEF for FX Futures
NDF trading platform will add new products and services by year-end, and is regulated by both the CFTC and FCA.
Fixed Income's Ascent to the Screen Can't Forget the Human Element
It seems inevitable that trading is destined for the screen, but that shouldn't remove the human element entirely
Deutsche Börse Upgrades Xetra Trading Technology in Harmonization Push
Xetra, the Deutsche Börse's German equities and European ETFs platform, has moved to the T7 equities system, aligning with Eurex.
The Bruxellian Job: Europe Targets London Clearinghouses
European regulators landed a body blow against the UK, but not all participants are convinced it will work
LCH Adds BNZ as Clearing Member
Clearinghouse adds first New Zealand member amid other developments in Asia-Pacific
SimCorp Partners with OTCX for Derivatives Best Execution
Australian investment firm Merlon Capital Partners was the first SimCorp user to test the OTCX platform.
Regulatory Forbearance May Not Be Forthcoming for VM Rule Changes
A last-ditch plea to regulators to take a lenient approach once the variation margin requirements come into effect may fall on deaf ears.