Post-trade
Achieving true front-to-back integration: Simplifying the trade life cycle
How mid-tier firms can simplify the trade life cycle and build for the future.
Pressure mounts on Asia to fall in line for T+1
With the US already on a T+1 settlement cycle, and the UK and EU preparing for the shift in 2027, there’s pressure for Asia to follow suit. But moving may involve more risks than expected.
Will overnight trading in equity markets expand next year? It’s complicated.
The potential for expanded overnight trading in US equity markets sparked debate this year, whether people liked it or not.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 341: Citi’s Pitts and Topa
This week, Citi’s Michele Pitts and Marcello Topa join Wei-Shen to talk about UK and EU T+1.
Technology alone is not enough for Europe’s T+1 push
Testing will be a key component of a successful implementation. However, the respective taskforces have yet to release more details on the testing schedules.
Row breaks out over cause of FX settlement fails
One European bank blames T+1 for a 50% jump in FX fails, but industry groups dispute the claims.
Breaking through: Turning post-trade challenges into strategic advantage
The move to T+1 settlement in Apac is a catalyst for financial firms to modernise operations, drive digital transformation and build lasting resilience.
Breaking through: Turning post-trade challenges into strategic advantage
The move to T+1 settlement in Apac is a catalyst for financial firms to modernise operations, drive digital transformation and build lasting resilience.
Bolsa Mexicana embarks on multi-year modernization project
Latin America’s second largest exchange is embracing cloud and upgrading its infrastructure in a bid to bolster its global standing, says CEO.
Citi gears up for EU T+1 climb
The bank has a dedicated team examining what it needs to do to ensure a successful transition to T+1 in Europe.
SS&C withdraws SEC application for clearing exemption
The fintech had been granted exemption in 2015 for SSCNet, a global trade network, that allowed it to provide matching and ETC services.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2025 winner’s interview—FIS
FIS’s Post Trade Processing platform brings success in the Sell-Side Technology Awards
Paxos files to become SEC-registered clearing agency
The application comes after the blockchain infrastructure company completed a pilot in 2021 to test its settlement service.
Euroclear readies upgrade to settlement efficiency platform
Euroclear, Taskize, and Meritsoft are working together to deliver real-time insights and resolution capabilities to users settling with any of Euroclear’s CSDs.
Messaging’s chameleon: The changing faces and use cases of ISO 20022
The standard is being enhanced beyond its core payments messaging function to be adopted for new business needs.
T+1 for Europe: Crying wolf or real concerns?
Brown Brothers Harriman’s Adrian Whelan asks how prepared the investment industry is for the changes ahead, and if concerns about its implementation are justified.
Technical and regulatory questions surround Europe’s T+1 move
The EU roadmap mirrors the UK’s goal of an October 2027 move. With more than two years to prepare, firms must consider how to implement the non-prescriptive guidelines and weigh where to automate.
GenAI too risky for collateral processes
The technology has been heralded as game-changing for other areas of finance, but its potential to hallucinate may disqualify it from sensitive settlement procedures.
DTCC defines its AI play
Johnna Powell outlines the DTCC’s AI strategy, how new technologies might impact the various post-trade processes it supports and the best practices firms should adopt when integrating AI governance into their existing risk management functions.
Fnality joins DLT-based PvP FX settlement service
Baton Systems and Osttra’s joint payment-versus-payment FX network adds central bank-backed settlement option
Driving inefficiencies and risks out of post-trade operations
Next-generation, real-time technology to supercharge securities processing and make money work harder