DORA: Strengthening operational resilience in the digital age

The clock is ticking with only a little over a…

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US regional banks need to up their digital game

Regional banks have not had an easy time of it.…

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What asset managers demand of index providers in evolving investment landscape

The investment landscape is fast evolving, driven by artificial intelligence…

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Responding to cyber threats with secure sign-on and authentication

In today’s digital landscape, cyber security is more important than…

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A guide to collateral management

What is collateral management? Although post-financial crisis regulation was targeted…

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The rise of electronification in US credit markets

Credit markets have long played catch-up with their equity counterparts…

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trading fractional shares

Europe is slowly catching on to the fractional share trading revolution

Fractional share trading has become central to equities investing, particularly…

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How to optimize the derivatives market structure in Europe

The European Union (EU) must unite its capital markets or…

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Explosive India IPO scene attracts more issuers

This content was originally published by ION Analytics. India has grown…

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Neo-brokers are shaping the future of retail investing

The modern equities brokerage landscape is increasingly diverse and specialized,…

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ION’s Marco Frangi discusses machine learning in financial trade surveillance

In a recent episode of the Markets ConversatION podcast, Marco…

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benefits of scalability in cloud computing

FX looks to exploit the scalability benefits of cloud computing

This content was originally published by e-Forex.net. Institutional FX has always…

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A comprehensive guide to securities lending

What is securities lending? Securities lending is a crucial practice…

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ION’s Sandeep Sabnani and DSP’s Anil Ghelani discuss the rise of ETFs in India

The rise of passive investment strategies, and Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)…

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What you need to know about pre-hedging in swaps markets

The FICC Markets Standard Board, known as the FMSB, recently…

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The current European regulatory horizon: MiFID, DORA, and developing AI rules

At ION Markets, we are constantly scanning the regulatory horizon…

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A look at the role RTGS plays in payments

Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) is often described as a game…

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Can US buyside firms eliminate UST repo cleared margin for some trades?

As covered in our recent blog, the DTCC’s recent FICC…

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How asset managers can safely ride the private markets wave

Over the past decade, the investment landscape has undergone a…

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How ETFs have spread into fixed-income markets

Markets have evolved greatly in the past decade, with geopolitical…

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US crypto legislation could bring clarity and derivatives boost

US lawmakers hope to establish a regulatory framework by the…

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FX Futures

FX Futures are increasingly relevant in eFX technology stacks

FX futures were first introduced on the International Monetary Market…

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repo trading

Mastering repo trading: strategies, benefits, and market dynamics

What repo is and the role it plays The repurchase…

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active growth etf

Taking stock of active ETFs

The ETF industry has transformed over the past three decades,…

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Equities – a comprehensive guide to trading

Introduction to equity trading Equity trading is a vital feature…

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PE and ESG reporting: GPs juggle costs to shoulder mounting responsibilities

This content was originally published by ION Analytics. Advent Partners is arguably…

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How securities lending and borrowing can boost EU capital markets

The European Commission’s (EC) efforts to establish a Capital Markets…

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Digital Bonds

Digital bonds are slowly gaining momentum in a complex landscape

In the past few years, major financial institutions have begun…

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Where are the growth opportunities in derivatives?

In today’s financial landscape, volatility and uncertainty are never far…

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How securities lending and repo are converging

Securities lending and repo transactions may have distinctive characteristics, but…

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The outsourced chief investment officer model comes into its own

Outsourcing is not a new concept in asset owner circles.…

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Repo set to soar as tokenization unlocks collateral worth trillions

Trading repos through distributed ledger platforms is already worth billions…

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Can active asset management show its worth in volatile times?

The asset management industry has faced numerous challenges recently, impacting…

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Could generative AI be the final disruptor in derivatives?

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) has been dubbed the most significant…

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corporate FX

Examining the importance of execution quality for corporate FX trading desks

Multinational corporations conduct numerous foreign exchange (FX) transactions daily. For…

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The rise of fully paid securities lending opens new opportunities for brokers and retail investors

The rise of fully paid securities lending opens new opportunities for brokers and retail investors

Retail investors usually earn returns through dividends and capital appreciation…

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North American Asset Management Trendspotter: Deal volume hits near four-year high

This content was originally published by ION Analytics. North American…

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Credit Futures: The Right Time for Investment Opportunities

The time is right for credit futures

Credit futures, which allow investors to hedge against or speculate…

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new T+1 settlement era

FX traders looking for a fix in the new T+1 settlement era

As with many new regulations, there are the unintended consequences.…

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clearing mandate

DTCC clearing mandate survey shows fourfold GSD margin increases

In July, DTCC published “The U.S. Treasury Clearing Mandate: An…

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Technology is key to managing the complexity of global short selling

Short selling is a widespread trading strategy and a key…

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Best execution and technology matter for brokers, but so do relationships

Fintech dominates the story of best execution in today’s markets,…

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what is outsourced trading

Analyzing the growth of outsourced trading

More than nine out of 10 (91%) fund managers expect…

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Taking Canada’s repo market and collateral management to the next level

Despite having well-established and functioning financial markets, Canada falls short…

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How AI impacts the FX market

Automation has played a game-changing role in foreign exchange trading…

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Can a new US futures exchange upend the market?

FMX Futures Exchange, a new platform from BGC Group, hopes…

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DeepMargin: approximating the SPAN 2 algorithm using neural networks

An exchange is a regulated market where individuals and companies…

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How are brokers and technology vendors responding to commoditization in capital markets?

Commoditization, the process by which specialized and bespoke products and…

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ION’s Edoardo Pacenti says technology adoption key to improving execution

Buy-side needs more adoption of automation tools to reduce risk …

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Abu Dhabi joins Dubai in race to lure asset managers

This content was originally published by ION Analytics. Dubai has…

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Why firms must consider dynamic risk management

Why firms must consider dynamic risk management

The world’s largest banks have long been up in arms…

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Slowdown leads to more outsourcing as GPs trim fat

PE fund administration: Slowdown leads to more outsourcing as GPs trim fat

Exit markets have seized up globally, prompting private equity firms…

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AI is revolutionizing algo trading but markets must remain vigilant

Algorithmic trading uses computer programs to execute trades more efficiently…

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Yen carry trade volatility a reminder that trusted technology and partnerships matter

In early August 2024, the Japanese markets experienced a major…

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DLT can play a key role in collateral management but wider adoption is still far off

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) and smart contracts have gained prominence…

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What will be left of uncleared UST repo after SEC mandate go-live?

Our recent blogs on mandate scope, FICC access methods and…

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Fixed income trading on the cusp of change as EMS technology evolves

Fixed-income trading has historically lagged behind other financial markets in…

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Exploring the MiCA regulation

Exploring the MiCA regulation and its impact on asset managers

The rise of crypto assets has impacted the financial landscape,…

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Bridging the Gap: How trading software UX/UI can catch up to the smartphone

Three decades ago, financial services software stood at the forefront…

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Managing developments in Canadian market structure

Canada is a major global capital market, making up 2.7%…

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US IG issuers tantalize convertible bond market as volumes rise

New US IG issuers tantalize convertible bond market as volumes rise

Investment-grade companies are becoming a driving force behind a new…

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tarf fx

Using a local volatility model for the evaluation of TARF FX options

We wrote last week that Target Redemption Forwards (or TARFs)…

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Shining a light on triparty repo

Over the last decade, triparty assets have more than doubled…

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Retail trading

Fluctuating retail volumes pose a challenge for brokers

Retail trading has been on a steady upward trajectory for…

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Handling the complexities of TARF FX options

Target Redemption Forward (TARF) contracts are complex financial instruments used…

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After a smooth migration to T+1, what does the road ahead look like?

Major North American Markets (US, Canada, and Mexico) transitioned to…

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New initiatives striving to boost securities finance in the Gulf

Bond issuance in the Gulf countries (GCC) has grown significantly…

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From allocations to average pricing: Getting the complete picture of the trade lifecycle

Electronic trading has been a welcome development with traders across…

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Momentum builds for African repo market

Emerging markets have come back into the investment fold over…

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Asset managers and the evolving UK regulatory landscape

This content was originally published by IBS Intelligence, June 2024…

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A helping hand in financial markets’ trade surveillance

Compliance is a top priority for financial markets’ participants, especially…

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Is there a case for a consolidated tape in the EU and UK?

The financial landscape of Europe is undergoing a transformation. Following…

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Investing in front-office ops is crucial for FCMs to keep market share

Future Commission Merchants (FCMs) are used to markets being in…

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European venues and brokers seek to capitalize on the growing retail trading space

Stakeholders from across the industry are keen to encourage the…

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Finding an execution platform Plan B in securities finance

Relying on a single execution platform provider for securities finance…

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The scramble to adopt ISO 20022 in international payments

The payments industry is transforming! It is shifting to ISO…

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Examining the rise of new derivatives exchanges

Capital markets are more versatile, interconnected and complex than ever.…

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UK has opportunity to reinvigorate LSE IPOs following FCA reforms – experts – Analysis

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) unveiling of its long-awaited listing reform has…

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ION AM’s Steven Strange discusses tackling regulatory compliance for NBFIs

Steven Strange, ION Group’s head of product for asset management,…

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The evolution of F&O clearing workflows

The evolution of F&O clearing workflows: Let’s talk allocation!

The importance of allocations in the trading lifecycle of exchange-traded…

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SOFR options – How healthy is the market?

This content was originally published by Chris Barnes on clarusft.com.…

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FX ECNs: Inspiring the market with innovative new trading products and services

Increased market volatility and the adoption of new, algorithmically-driven, multi-asset…

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automated trading systems

Automated trading systems offer benefits across the whole lifecycle

Automated trading and algorithms do the heavy lifting on trading…

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APIs: The driving force behind innovation and growth in FX trading

The FX market has witnessed a substantial increase in the…

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Raising asset management standards with the Consumer Duty

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced the Consumer Duty in…

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FX trading is advancing towards front-to-back ecosystems

FX is the envy of other asset classes with its…

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Self-provisioning is a key competitive advantage for buy-side algo providers

Buy-side investment firms have increasingly demanding requirements for control and…

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Getting to grips with the complexities of compliance in Asia

Getting to grips with the complexities of compliance in Asia

Asia is jurisdictionally heterogeneous, and when it comes to keeping…

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ION FX’s Eugene Markman discusses the challenges and opportunities of data and AI

ION executive Eugene Markman and Colin Lambert from The Full…

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Transforming securities finance through technology

The first intraday repo transaction on a distributed ledger technology…

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Regulation matters: What are regulators focusing on around the globe?

For financial firms to manage the complex global regulatory environment…

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European asset managers buckle up for a bumpy compliance ride

Asset management in Europe, like in North America and Asia,…

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Gauging the upside of straight-through processing in FX

Financial markets, which are more integrated and complex than ever,…

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The path to NBFI rules in the US will likely be long

It has been a long seven years, but as the…

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How peer-to-peer lending can address market needs in repo

After a prolonged period of negative interest rates, repurchase agreements…

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Assessing the financial impact of UST repo clearing on banks

Our recent post on FICC access methods noted that sponsored…

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nuam: How to prepare for LATAM’s great exchange integration

Efforts to integrate the capital markets of Colombia, Peru and…

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T+1 settlement has arrived! How we got here, adapting to new realities

After much anticipation, and not a little global concern, the…

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Repo market ponders its future as Europe plots tricky path to T+1

As markets digest the shorter settlement cycle (T+1) introduced in…

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Shaping private markets in 2024: Returns, risk and regulation

After a strenuous 2023, the new year has brought a…

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The benefits of OMS and FIX protocol for buy-side traders

Efficiency has always been a buzzword in the derivatives industry.…

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Walking the tightrope of increasing regulatory data collection initiatives

In a digital world where the volume, velocity, and granularity…

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US Treasury clearing access methods at fixed income clearing corporation (FICC)

The Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), a DTCC subsidiary, has…

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How interoperability can drive asset tokenization across private markets

  In the past few years, conversations around the adoption…

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How ML can improve alarms classification to detect market abuse

A crucial balance in financial regulation In the financial sector,…

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Research re-bundling: Transparency and challenges in investment research

The financial industry relies heavily on research to make informed…

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The strategic edge of multi-asset trading in a volatile world

Multi-asset investing is not a new concept, but it has…

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The next opportunity for tokenization?

This content was originally published by Kenan Maciel of Lab49,…

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Regenerative finance vs ESG: The next step for sustainable investing? 

The financial world is undergoing a significant shift, with a…

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Stepping into the trading future with Order Management Systems

Teleporting from outdated legacy systems on trading desks with modern…

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European ESG laggards will suffer from decreasing access to capital – analysis

European companies that fail to take emergent environmental, social and…

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Asset tokenization: the next revolution in securities?

BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, in March took a…

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The benefits of deploying API solutions in FX trading

Foreign exchange traders have a wealth of technology options at…

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Algo trading in India surges but still has room to grow

Algorithmic trading increasingly dominates stock markets, with around 80% of…

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Regulating the Transformative Power of AI in Asset Management

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, impacting everything…

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Unlocking FX swaps: The migration to electronic channels gathers pace

NOTE: This article was originally published on e-Forex.net by Vivek…

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Assessing the impact of electronification on sell-side markets

Markets have changed greatly over the past two decades, and…

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How NBFIs can prepare for closer regulatory oversight

Non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs), colloquially referred to as “shadow banks”,…

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UK Crypto Regulation: From Caution to Confidence

The UK’s approach to digital asset regulation has been characterized…

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Implementing digital workflows: balancing innovation and compliance in capital markets

ION Group’s head of fixed income product development, Tommaso di…

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new FCA regulations

Food for thought: ION Fidessa’s Regulation for Breakfast focused on the new FCA regulations

Recently, we welcomed colleagues from across the capital markets to…

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Navigating the New Frontier: Regulating Crypto and Digital Assets

The explosive emergence of digital assets has reshaped the financial…

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SEC clearing mandate for US Treasury Securities

This article is written by a guest author. In the…

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Capitalizing on the cloud in a fast-changing FX market

Foreign exchange is the largest financial market in the world,…

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India’s ambitious move to same-day settlement and beyond

Confidence is high, and Indian authorities are in no rush…

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The rise and future of credit portfolio trading

It’s a credit strategy that was off the radar several…

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​​As connectivity gets more complex, new approaches are needed

​The electronic trading landscape has undergone rapid transformation in recent…

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Deciphering the meteoric rise of India’s capital markets

India is on the move and it’s moving fast. That’s…

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Active Accounts at EU-based CCPs

Note: This article was originally published on the Clarus Blog…

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What is the UK regulatory framework?

UK financial regulation is undergoing its most significant overhaul since…

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2024: How technology is revolutionizing the securities finance industry

APIs, artificial intelligence, DLT, data harmonization, Cloud and smart contracts;…

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Managing the nuances of securities finance in Asia

Securities finance in Asia is as diverse and complex as…

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Swaps Compression: What is it and why is it important?

This article is written by a guest author. Swaps Compression…

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Repo: The heart of the global financial system and why the SEC took action

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on 13 December…

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Regulation matters: the near horizon for Europe in 2024

New EU transparency-related changes applied from 1 January 2024. To comply,…

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Next generation FX analytics: Bringing transparency and more to the FX execution process

NOTE: This article was originally published on e-Forex.net by Vivek…

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Achieving and maintaining an ultra-low latency FX trading infrastructure

NOTE: This article was originally published on e-Forex.net by Paul…

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Migration to ISO 20022: the journey to more efficient cross-border trading

NOTE: This article was originally published on IBS Intelligence. Navigating…

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FX trading risk management: Harnessing the benefits of Digital Transformation

NOTE: This article was originally published on e-Forex.net by Vivek…

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Pathways to success: What steps are being taken to further optimise FX Post Trade Services?

NOTE: This article was originally published on e-Forex.net by Vivek…

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How FX businesses can use data to boost customer loyalty and profitability

Digital transformation in the FX industry has changed how customers…

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How an EMS helps firms navigate a fragmented fixed income market

Fragmentation in fixed income is nothing new. However, the situation…

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FX market trends: Liquidity, execution, and the FX Global Code

In the ever-evolving world of foreign exchange (FX) trading, market…

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The changing landscape of electronic trading in the APAC region

Electronic trading is on the rise in markets across the…

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SEC Proposal to Mandate Climate Risk Disclosures

Sustainability is a contentious topic in the US, and the…

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Upcoming changes in the Japanese equities markets

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has announced a range of…

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Central Clearing of US Treasuries

U.S. Treasuries are one of the most liquid asset classes…

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Consolidated Audit Trail: Preparing for the next phase of regulation

The Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) has been a major focus…

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Hong Kong’s new dual counter listings model: Challenges and opportunities for brokers

In June 2023, the HKEX launched its new dual counter…

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Algorithmic trading – monitoring and management

The rationale for algorithmic trading has always been to reduce…

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The new features of Fidessa Spotlight in two minutes

One of the initiatives we’re most excited about this year…

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Preparing for upcoming UK regulatory changes

For more on the latest regulatory developments from the UK…

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How large are Cleared Swap markets?

In today’s article I am going to look into the…

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The road to desktop interoperability

Desktop interoperability is a longstanding concern for capital markets firms.…

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Trading solutions for the Indian capital markets: The current landscape

The Indian capital markets are experiencing a period of rapid…

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technology competition

ION comes together to innovate at the annual technology competition in India

Developing and employing modern technology is at the heart of…

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support hybrid working

How can trading platforms support hybrid working?

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed millions of people into home workers…

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t 1 trade settlement

India introduces T+1 trade settlement

On 27 January 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of…

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The MiFID II Review is on the horizon

In Europe, the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive and…

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The India equities market in two minutes

The Indian capital markets are dynamic, diverse, and increasingly innovative.…

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The rise of regional brokers in APAC presents challenges and opportunities

The ongoing process of economic development and integration in South-East…

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dark-pool-trading

The changing status of dark pools in the European equities landscape

Dark venues have been a significant part of the European…

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The relationship of regulation with automation and technology

With advances in automated trading in recent years, regulators have…

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Back-office-automation

XTP Spark: Back-office automation for trading businesses of any size

Life is complicated. Automation can make it simpler. At ION,…

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Automation: What’s next and how will it alter the role of business leaders?

Note: This content was originally published by the FT Future…

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Market volatility casts spotlight on realtime risk analytics

NOTE: This article was originally published on GlobalInvestorGroup.com by Radi…

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order-management-system

Workflow automation through algo wheels – counting the costs?

The demands and expectations of buy-side firms are constantly driving…

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The EU’s securities markets regulator prioritizes flagging of non-price forming trades

Following an earlier consultation, ESMA published its final report on…

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The ION Desktop Interoperability Framework

ION introduces an open protocol, a desktop-side bus and a…

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Software and industry evolution

Computer scientists have always tried to implement techniques to extend…

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Catching up on events – 40 years of the ISIN

The 1980s brought us the first space shuttle, personal computers,…

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Innovation at scale

Today, any global enterprise needs to innovate at speed. This…

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FIX Connect technology of the future

The world of electronic trading has been changing rapidly over…

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Elevate your FX business

The relevance of digital transformation Introduction The FX and cross-border…

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Thoughts from the STA Market Structure conference 2021

We were among the many in-person participants at the Securities…

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trading-algorithms

Trading algorithms of the future

As algorithmic trading has evolved over the years, both AI…

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Differentiate, commoditize, and harmonize

Repo traders vying to make the most of the industry’s…

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A cost-effective way to adopt Test Automation

Testing automation has become a fundamental step of the software…

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business-process-analysis

Business Process Analysis – an ION perspective

A business process is a set of activities performed by…

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Dark trading restrictions set to remain on the regulators’ watch lists

The UK Treasury’s Wholesale Markets Review consultation paper devotes some attention to…

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How do you manage non-functional requirements?

If you are in the software industry, you’re already familiar…

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Automation of existing software platforms: Part 3

Customization of existing trading platforms is a vital process within…

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MiFID II review stores up more compliance costs

As part of the ongoing wider review of MiFID II,…

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Optimizing FX STP through intelligent automation

Today’s digital and data-driven economy has placed an ever-increasing range…

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Brexit concept. United Kingdom and European Union flags on chess pawns

UK regulators hit the reset button

As the UK gets ready to hit the reset button…

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Real-Time Database Technology you can bank on

Advances in Real-time Database technology are driving faster order throughput…

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Display Order Facility in US Equity Markets

Efficient price discovery is essential to the smooth functioning of…

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Scalable data caching requires scalable querying – here’s how to achieve it

Modern fintech applications have to process enormous volumes of data.…

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Automation of existing software platforms – part 2

Evolving the capability of existing trading platforms is a vital…

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GTP Stitching

Effective and accurate order management is fundamental to robust trading.…

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Successful consolidated audit trail Phase 2c go live

On April 26, ION Markets marked a significant Consolidated Audit…

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The structured, the nimble, and the delegator.

A tale of data from the BrokerTec migration to CME.…

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Low-Touch woes vs Restaurant Wars

The other night, I was rewatching an episode from the…

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The easy way to make your trading apps work together as one

Trading is a complex business. In fast-moving, competitive markets, traders…

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Back to Front in Cleared Derivatives

Imagine a world where the connections between the front office,…

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Regulatory challenges of trading Asian equities and the growth of the Swaps market

When trading equities around the world, most investors understand the…

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Should a software house still invest in technology?

Should a software house still invest in technology?

I was reading an article on how LinkedIn uses Kafka…

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Automating existing software platforms

Adding additional automation within existing order workflow systems is never…

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Back to school for MiFID II

The review of MiFID/MiFIR is now well underway following the…

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Driving customer excellence

How a business develops its products and delivers its services…

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AI: Paving the way towards perfect STP rates

The last decade has seen a remarkable rise in applied…

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For those obsessed with quality

Have you said “wow, this is exactly what I wanted”…

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All algos are not equal

All algos are not equal

Algorithms have made their way into our daily lives, from…

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Asset management in the cloud: A choice or a transition?

As on-premises solutions have gradually given way to hosted services,…

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Why clients should diversify the data sources they query for decision-making

Correlations hurt your decision-making (not just your portfolio)

Decision-making in contexts that aren’t always easy to predict —such…

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Doing a UX re-design for your product

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives,…

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The road to SaaS and other myths

Some estimates say that in a few years SaaS will…

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The future of trading system display technology

Following my recent article on trading screen design, I had…

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Brexit: Liquidity shifts post transition period

After a difficult 12 months, Brexit finally happened. However, the…

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Is traditional D2C repo dying?

As D2C repo goes electronic, having the right systems in…

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Finding investment opportunities while remaining compliant in a volatile new world

When I meet regulatory and investment compliance officers in the…

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Brexit: Cross-border trade publication

Under MiFID post-trade transparency rules, equity trades must be published…

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How FX businesses can boost customer loyalty and profitability by using data intelligently

Digital transformation in the FX industry has changed how customers…

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Partial settlement: The CSDR effect

Does your secured funding business support partial settlement? Or rather,…

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New asset class in town

A new asset class comes to town!

We often hear in the press of new trading venues,…

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There’s no cloud, it’s just somebody else’s PC

There’s no cloud, it’s just somebody else’s PC

Cloud-based applications are great. They free users from hardware, obsolescence,…

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The future of web development

The future of web development

The web ecosystem is evolving at an insane speed. Driven…

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Here’s why you need to automate your business analytics

Information is different than knowledge. And the more information you…

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The benefits of a good order management system during a pandemic

Trading rooms of the world have been shrinking since the…

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Brexit: MiFID Share trading obligation – Should the EU investors be worried?

The European Union’s MiFID directives set clear rules on the…

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Let’s talk latency

Trading is a highly competitive business where speed is of…

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Three display functions that all trading systems should embrace

When trading moved from trading floors and into the digital…

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Spanish tax set for January 2021

Before the advent of an EU financial transactions tax (FTT),…

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Recurring waves of Brexit

Recurring waves of Brexit

In the face of recurring Brexit waves, the markets have…

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Working towards a common goal

Working towards a common goal

Regulators globally are continuing to step up efforts to monitor…

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Wider adoption of MMT encouraged

Wider adoption of MMT encouraged

The Securities and Markets Stakeholder Group (SMSG) recently advised ESMA to…

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The evolving global impact of MiFID II

The evolving global impact of MiFID II

Last week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced an…

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Catch 22: The share trading obligation

Catch 22: The share trading obligation

MiFID II refined the definition of OTC trading for equities,…

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Time runs out on Swiss equivalence

Time runs out on Swiss equivalence

Over the weekend, the stock market equivalence granted to Switzerland…

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