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T+2: Catalyst for Change
The move to a shortened settlement period from three days to two, commonly referred to as T+2, is set to shake up the European buy-side community when it comes into force on October 6. Marina Daras looks at the impact T+2 could have on transaction…
Numbering Agencies Update ISIN Standard
Members of the Association of National Numbering Agencies have broadened the standard to cover more instrument types
Getting A Full Report
Demand for more complete and well-prepared data reporting could lead one to consider collaborative efforts that point the way to better data reporting
Euroclear, BNP Paribas Extend Collateral Highway Partnership
International central securities depository (ICSD) Euroclear has announced that its Collateral Highway network partnership with BNP Paribas Securities Services has been extended to four more countries.
DTCC, Euroclear to Collaborate on Collateral Processing
The post-trade infrastructure providers plan to launch two utilities that will help users address increasing needs for collateral and more complex collateral processing due to regulatory change
Euroclear and the DTCC To Launch Collateral Processing Joint Venture
The boards of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Euroclear have announced they have given their companies a go ahead to establish a joint venture to streamline margin settlement processes and enhance access to collateral processing…
Quality's Governing Principles
Data governance efforts, in early stages for many firms, require navigation of the divide between business and IT units, as well as cost, data quality and value concerns. Michael Shashoua reports on a discussion held during a March 6 webcast
Euroclear Sweden Connects to FundSettle for International Order Routing
Swedish central securities depository (CSD) Euroclear Sweden has announced it is now connected to FundSettle, Euroclear Bank’s automated processing platform for cross-border and domestic funds.
How Many Utilities Does the Industry Need?
The industry will not see the full benefits of the utility model if it becomes spread thinly across a multitude of rival offerings
Euroclear Bank and NSD Launch Post-Trade Services for Russian Bonds
Eurolcear Bank and the Russian National Settlement Depository (NSD) are to launch their post-trade services for the Russian corporate and municipal bonds market on January 30 this year.
Euroclear's Groot on Data Utilities
Martijn Groot of post-trade services vendor Euroclear explains how data utilities can help financial firms reduce costs and improve data quality
Data Utilities special report
September 2013 - sponsored by: SmartStream and Euroclear
DCCC Deal Extends Euroclear's Collateral Highway to Middle East
Euroclear has announced that the Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC) has joined its Collateral Highway network, the first firm from the Middle East to do so.
Tri-Party Repo Interoperability Agreed by Clearing Houses
Euroclear Bank, Eurex Clearing and Clearstream have agreed an interoperability framework, allowing access to each other's infrastructure in an attempt to ease collateral flow across European borders and increase efficiency in the tri-party repo market.
Growing Gravity For Collateral and C-Level Execs
As collateral transaction data grows in volume, its importance to data management also grows. Also, C-level data executives are wielding more influence to direct data management methods and trends
DTCC, ISITC, Major Firms Plan Collateral Data Processing Improvements
Lessons learned from transaction reporting, fund processing and settlement advances could prove useful in managing the growing trove of data being generated in the collateral space. Michael Shashoua uncovers the issues confronting collateral data…
Nasdaq Banks on Mid-East Sukuk Platform
Nasdaq Dubai is preparing to launch a platform dedicated to the trading of Islamic bonds, known as sukuk, and conventional bonds.
DTCC, Europe Aim For Better Collateral Processing
Euroclear and the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation together plan to begin offering a collateral processing service in the first quarter of 2014, to add efficiency, transparency and US-European compatibility to operations
DTCC, Euroclear Launch Joint Collateral Service
Euroclear and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) have announced the launch of a joint collateral processing service, which aims to automate elements of margin call workflows for derivatives trades.
Markit Begins Euroclear Bond Data Distribution
The data services provider has begun distributing the first portions of bond data that it plans to offer under its agreement with Euroclear Bank
Taxing Times
Decisions by France and Italy to introduce taxes on financial transactions have created new challenges for data managers who must identify all instruments that are affected. As more European countries plan to roll out similar taxes, firms will have to…
Pulp Fiction: The Case for Dematerialization
Starting around the mid-1980s, securities depositories and the financial services industry as a whole began to move toward a process of converting paper stock certificates to electronic formats. Reasons of market efficiency and risk reduction are cited…
Euroclear Nederland Exits Paper Certificates
Dutch central securities depository (CSD) Euroclear Nederland has announced that it recently completed a full-scale dematerialization project for all securities in the country, moving stock certificates to electronic formats.
Euroclear and Citi Partner for Collateral Management
Euroclear Bank and Citi have announced that they will collaborate on a collateral arrangement that allows mutual client assets held at the latter to be used through the former's tri-party services.