Post-trade
Asia’s T+1 journey splinters as Hong Kong delays and Malaysia mulls
APAC markets are setting their own timelines for shorter settlement, while Deutsche Bank proposes an “earlier certainty” mechanism to ease the cross-border strain.
Davy enjoys efficiency gains in wake of FIS back-office implementation
How FIS helped Davy future proof operations through automation, data and scale.
Bloomberg brings e-FX options trading to API
Buy-side users will be able to run full RFQ workflows for vanilla and exotic FX options through one connection as a result.
Can AI beat exceptions out of the back office?
The Waters Wrap: Agentic AI can help operations teams tackle exceptions. But first, they need to get their house in order, writes Wei-Shen.
Banks should not count humans out in adoption of agentic AI
It will take time to strike a balance between humans and AI agents, and it may start in post-trade, Diederik Geeraerts writes.
Are recordkeeping rules ripe for updates?
The Waters Wrap: SEC Rule 17a-4 appeared back on the SEC’s 2026 agenda two weeks ago. Some in the industry are hoping for relief, Reb writes.
Reimagining fraud intelligence across trading systems
Researchers at IBM and Wipro say that trading firms need to transition from static fraud monitoring to adaptive behavioral intelligence embedded directly within the trading lifecycle.
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.
Paxos wins temporary approval for blockchain clearing push
Blockchain infrastructure company will have a period of 18 months to “ramp up” readiness for operations, per the SEC’s approval letter.
Is a 2027 T+1 move too soon for Hong Kong?
The Waters Wrap: Wei-Shen examines HKEx’s discussion paper on moving to T+1 in Q4 2027. A move so soon has its benefits but still requires careful consideration, she says.
What firms get wrong when changing investment operations technology
Without operating redesign, governance, and clear accountability, modernization can amplify risk instead of reducing it, writes Patrick Conroy.
How banks are utilizing new AI forms in their KYC process
Execs from JP Morgan, ING, and Standard Chartered explain how they are looking to use agentic AI to streamline KYC workflows.
Re-engineering reconciliations: User-initiated AI cuts recs from days to minutes
Reconciliations have long been tied to batch scheduling. Prasanna Anandan explains how one bank broke down bottlenecks by embedding an AI-driven, user-initiated interface.
T+1 in Asia-Pacific: Preparing post-trade operations for what’s ahead
There are benefits of Asia-Pacific markets moving to T+1, but there are unique complexities to tackle, says DTCC’s Val Wotton.
SocGen streamlines corporate actions with Euroclear tool
The French bank is deploying the Cash+ service to help improve the elective dividends process.
Securities industry nears tipping point for dual messaging standards
Industry groups call for a freeze on ISO 15022 maintenance to accelerate ISO 20022 adoption.
Broadridge’s agentic strategy takes its lessons from past AI winters
The Waters Wrap: Anthony looks at a real-world agentic project underway at the post-trade giant to see what others can learn.
LSEG’s TradeAgent to challenge swap confirmation monopoly
Post-trade platform aims to extend clearing efficiencies to bilateral markets beyond SwapAgent.
Jump Trading CIO: Prop AMMs allow users to create ‘a mini Jump Trading’
Dave Olsen said at FIA Boca that a new concept, proprietary automated market-makers, had grabbed the firm’s attention this year.
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.
Achieving true front-to-back integration: Simplifying the trade life cycle
Why front-to-back-office integration of the full trade life cycle is now a strategic imperative for firms