Sell-Side Technology/Analysis

FSB Unveils FX Benchmark Recommendations

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has released its final report into foreign-exchange (FX) benchmarks, where it lists a number of recommendations related to the calculation of the "fix" and trading conduct.

ECB: Eurosystem Ready for User Testing on T2S Platform

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced that the Eurosystem is ready to begin user testing on the Target2–Securities (T2S) platform, the pan-European project aimed at providing a single system for settling central bank securities transactions.

DTCC Seeks to Expand Real-Time Submission

With an eye on moving the industry forward and increasing efficiency in trade clearance submissions, the DTCC held a forum with the NSCC and industry participants focused on how to reduce risk and streamline the process.

EMIR Coming Into Focus with Quieter Second Deadline

With the passing of the second deadline occurring with relative ease, firms are slowly getting a better grasp of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation, but there is still plenty of room for improvement in terms of participation, particularly…

IEX Mulls Public Exchange Options

IEX, the start-up trading venue founded by former RBC trader, Brad Katsuyama, wants to institutionalize fairness and curb predatory trading by eliminating the speed advantage that high-frequency trading (HFT) firms have over smaller institutional…

Volumes an Increasing Problem for Asia-Pac Exchanges

While the world is gradually transitioning to electronic trading, critical parts of market infrastructure in Asia-Pacific are being challenged in keeping up with the increase in volumes, panelists at the Asia-Pacific Trading Architecture Summit said last…

Squeeze on Cost Changes Technology’s Role

While the pressures of cuts and budget reductions affect all areas of a firm, the technology function is experiencing a change in how it operates and the level of importance it’s given as a direct result. That was the message from panelists at the Asia…

In Six Months, Ransomware Fear Has Grown

Successful cyber attacks on financial institutions have traditionally resulted in a theft of data, disruption of trading activity or websites - as in a DDOS attack - or a manipulation of internal company operations as a means of hurting the business.

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