Clearing and settlement
As ASX preps Chess replacement testing phase, other data & cloud projects progress
Testing on the new DLT-based platform will begin in July. The Aussie exchange is also making progress on its DataSphere project and has addressed ASX Trade after an outage last year, according to the company’s CEO.
RBC Taps Salesforce and Others for Broker, Wealth Custody Platform
The full platform, leveraging an open API architecture and multiple third-party providers, will enter beta testing in early 2021.
Waters Wrap: Blockchain is Still Overhyped (And Ion/Broadway Thoughts & the Consulting Boom)
In 2016, Anthony wrote that the blockchain revolution was overhyped—unsurprisingly, his opinions have not changed. He also delves into the Ion-Broadway deal, and looks at new consulting/advisory firms that have recently come to market.
Nasdaq, HKEx: Blockchain’s Disruptive Potential Overstated
Distributed ledger technology won’t replace existing exchange infrastructure despite potential for smaller use cases, say CEOs.
This Week: Tora, AcadiaSoft, Itiviti, Citi, Finastra, SEI & More
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
This Week: ASIC/RBA, TSE, Schroders/SteelEye, HKEx, Talos, and more
A look at some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Barclays Blueprint for Post-trade Plumbing Puts Onus on FMIs
The institution is banking on financial market firms to drive adoption of the Isda CDM by offering it with new products and services.
This Week: Trading Technologies, Deutsche Borse, SS&C-Canoe, TNS, Clearstream-LCH, S&P, Refinitiv, Sterling TT
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
This Week: BNY Mellon, ASX, DTCC, SteelEye/UnaVista & More
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
BoE's Post-Trade Reform Efforts Will Need Full Industry Cooperation
The central bank's report on the future of post trade will face the same competitive interests that have hindered previous attempts at eliminating inefficiencies and bringing automation to the back office.
People Moves: ICE, Aquis Exchange, Liquidnet, BNP Paribas, TradeX, Gresham Technologies, SIA
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Hester Serafini (pictured) who has been appointed president at ICE Clear Europe.
Nasdaq Repackages Clearing Platform for NFF Tech Stack
The exchange will add further portfolio applications to the NFF according to market demand.
ASX Reviews CHESS Replacement Timeline as Coronavirus Bites
The exchange will consult on a new schedule in June, but industry testing of the platform is still on track for July.
This Week: Nasdaq, Trading Technologies/Nodal, Finantix, GLMX/UnaVista
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
ASX on Track for CHESS Replacement Testing
The Aussie exchange is to begin industry-wide testing of its DLT settlement program.
Vendors Feel Heat as Regulators Pile Pressure on Third-Party Resiliency
UK regulators have proposed new laws to clamp down on operational resilience and third-party risk, pushing fintechs to put some skin in the game.
Illuminate Rounds Out Baton Systems Funding with $4m Investment
This is the first investment Illuminate has made in a company offering DLT-based tech.
HSBC Securities Arm ‘Strangles’ Legacy Tech with API Wrapper
The securities services business has embarked on an API strategy to offload its legacy tech and produce better connected products.
Blockchain in the Capital Markets: Slow Progress in 2019
While real blockchain rollouts are still few and far between, some firms made progress in 2019. Here are 18 projects in some stage of development.
This Week: Digital Asset, BNY Mellon-SimCorp, AccessFintech & More
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news
Barclays: The Future of Post-Trade is a Common Utility Platform
Financial firms are pushing for a distributed market infrastructure model through efforts like Isda's Common Domain Model and distributed ledger technology.
DTCC Explores Gatekeeper Role for DLT Networks
Post-trade company looks to stay ahead of DLT curve with plans to act as CCP for firms trading on permission-based blockchains.
Botswana Stock Exchange To Replace LSEG's Settlement System with CMA
The exchange will change its settlement system to Sweden-based CMA as it looks to add new features.
Barclays Nearly Finished with First Major Quantum Computing Experiment
Dr. Lee Braine walks through how the bank is experimenting with quantum computing and where the field is heading.