Capital markets
Rapid-fire repo raises hopes of cheaper, faster trading
Tokenized Treasuries piloted by DTCC could squash settlement cycles and enable 24/7 repo.
Can Canada follow in the US’s footsteps in overnight trading?
Canadian marketplaces and trading venues are in a race to see who can first authorize overnight equities trading, but not everyone is convinced of its value.
DTCC dives into public cloud
The clearing house has begun migrating its equities clearing and settlement systems to AWS, while its tokenization systems have migrated to Microsoft Azure ahead of their launch this fall.
Fidelity Labs: One model to rule them all
Fidelity Labs’ latest AI undertaking involves repurposing baseline AI tooling across the organization.
The infrastructure gap: Capital markets operations 2026
When institutional adoption outpaces operational reality
DeFi and TradFi firms are borrowing each other’s benefits
The Waters Wrap: As blockchain tech gains a small foothold in market data, Nyela says the thing separating blockchain’s previous craze and its second wind is choice.
TMX to undertake extended trading hours in Canadian equities
Exchange operator looks to keep pace with US markets and potentially undercut Canadian competitors.
Capital markets’ demand for Google’s chips buoys cloud business
Google will begin delivering its TPUs to a select group of clients in their own datacenters later this year.
24X says requested SIP exemption won’t break the market
In a new letter to the SEC, the startup exchange says data infrastructure that operates like the SIP is available as it looks to launch overnight trading this summer.
Data industry spend hits $50B for first time in new report
A new product by BCG Expand will track market data vendor size and market share as it seeks to show data users where the market is heading.
Future-proofing the client life cycle: A COO’s blueprint for scalable, compliant growth
Learn how capital markets COOs are transforming the client life cycle to reduce costs, accelerate onboarding and scale operations—without increasing head count
Blue water rafting: How RBC’s AI Group is navigating the AI rapids
After forming its new AI Group, RBC is building a governance layer to help minimize risks posed by agentic AI.
Florida and folly: Boca attendees forecast the future of market structure
Prediction markets, 24-hour trading, and tokenization were the topics du jour at FIA Boca this year, indicating that markets are getting more comfortable with the unconventional.
Firms look to decommission legacy tech and embrace a range of cloud-based tools
A survey of capital markets firms reveals a demand for cloud-native analytics and increased adoption of AI technology. However, challenges around cost and migration complexity persist when it comes to cloud migration.
Capital markets firms outline tech, data and ops priorities
A survey of capital markets firms reveals a demand for cloud-native analytics and increased adoption of AI technology. However, challenges around cost and migration complexity persist when it comes to cloud migration.
Pennsylvania entity files antitrust suit against Cusip Global Services
Complaint challenges CGS’s position as the US national numbering agency.
What does the future of trader voice look like?
The trader voice market has shrunk to three main players: IPC, BT, and Symphony. The battle for market share and desk real estate is pitting hardware against software.
Agentic AI is here: Get a seat on the bus or go under it
How firms and practitioners use agentic AI and the extent to which they embrace it will define their futures.
Reddit fills gaping maw left by Twitter in alt data market
The IMD Wrap: In 2021, Reddit was thrust into the spotlight when day traders used the site to squeeze hedge funds. Now, for Intercontinental Exchange, it is the new it-girl of alternative data.
Market participants voice concerns as landmark EU AI Act deadline approaches
Come August, the EU’s AI Act will start to sink its teeth into Europe. Despite the short window, financial firms are still wondering how best to comply.
American Financial Technology Awards 2025 winner’s interview: Connamara Technologies
Connamara Technologies’ recent win in the AFTAs on the back of its EP3 platform