Derivatives
SI Rules Switch from Optional to Mandatory Sept. 1
Half of the systematic internalizer obligations will soon become compulsory.
BBOD, GMEX Launch Hybrid Cryptocurrency Derivatives Platform
Joint venture offers institutional investors the benefits of a high-speed centralized trading platform for cryptocurrency futures contracts.
QuantHouse Onboards Actant Trading Technology
The partnership offers quicker-to-market trading technologies through the use of QuantHouse’s API system.
SFTR May Sharply Increase Transaction Reporting
SFTR compliance could require five times as many reports than trades.
Northern Trust Re-engineers Post-Trade Compliance Platform
Chicago-based Northern Trust unveils new compliance monitoring capabilities that provide independent governance over external fund managers, with a focus on data quality checks.
Euronext Debuts Next-Generation Platform Optiq
Exchange's proprietary platform goes live, with a trading venue for ETFs planned in the near future.
Exegy, FIF Reboot MarketDataPeaks.com with Capacity Info
Exegy and FIF relaunch MarketDataPeaks.com using upgraded Exegy technology to bring greater accuracy and precision to real-time market data monitoring.
DTCC Expands Global Trade Repository in Singapore
The utility's new capabilities support reporting for five major OTC derivatives asset classes under MAS reporting requirements.
LSEG Acquires Minority Share in AcadiaSoft
LSEG is looking to improve its non-clearing services with this latest deal.
After Arbitration Deal, SGX’s Indian Products Survive—For Now
The final outcome of the arbitration award is expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2019.
Cooperative Mifid II Compliance
IMD/IRD Awards 2018 Winners' Circle
Best Reference Data Provider: S&P Global Market Intelligence
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Best Evaluated Prices Service Provider: Bloomberg
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Best Enterprise Data Management Initiative: SmartStream RDU
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
SGX-NSE Battle Could Become a Long War
The exchanges are currently undergoing arbitration regarding the launch of SGX’s new futures contracts meant to succeed the outgoing SGX Nifty 50 suite of products.
Mifid II’s Reference Data Problems Drag On
Nearly half a year after Mifid II went live, sticky reference data issues are standing in the way of smooth compliance operations.
The Risky Business of Splitting Hairs
Plans to shelve a commonly cited statistic for the size of the derivatives market make sense, but may prove harder to accomplish than many realize.
BNP Extends Fidessa Partnership for Derivatives
BNP will offer Fidessa's front office execution platform for derivatives to its global client base.
Isda Launches First Digital Version of CDM
The electronic blueprint sets out a standardized framework for the derivatives trading lifecycle.
Minium Signs Marex Spectron as First Client
Cinnober subsidiary inks maiden deal for risk-management platform.
SGX-NSE Showdown Outcome May Have Roots in Prior Suit
In its battle with India's exchanges, SGX may be able to use a judgment in a previous disagreement between ICE and Nymex.
CFTC Stresses Exchange Role in Crypto Derivatives Guidance
Agency will step in and act where required, but the lion’s share of responsibility falls to venues.
IHS Markit to Buy Ipreo, Sell Key Derivatives Unit
Vendor will reposition financial businesses with move into alternatives and away from derivatives processing.
Crypto Markets Continue Breakneck Pace of Development
The release of professional-grade services by the largest digital currency exchange demonstrates a breathless pace of growth that may be masking wider issues with the nascent asset class, traders suggest.