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

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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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 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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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: 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

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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regulation-relationship-with-automation-and-technology

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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what-is-nfr-non-functional-requirement

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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