Derivatives
Banks, vendors mine AI for corporate FX hedging
New machine learning algos can help corporate clients adjust hedging ratios, but tech’s effectiveness is limited by data quality, experts caution
Consortium backs BGC’s effort to challenge CME
Banks and market makers—including BofA, Citi, Goldman, Jump and Tower—will have a 26% stake in FMX.
Nasdaq reshuffles tech divisions post-Adenza
Adenza is now fully integrated into the exchange operator’s ecosystem, bringing opportunities for new business and a fresh perspective on how fintech fits into its strategy.
DSB says industry is ready to meet UPI mandate ahead of deadline
The Unique Product Identifier will be required for certain OTC derivatives in the EU at the end of April, following US adoption in January.
LSEG to sunset Redi EMS in favor of Tora
Sources say competitors will look to seize on the decision to win over Redi’s sizeable US client base.
As crypto ETFs become reality, benchmark providers take center stage
The SEC’s approval of the first spot bitcoin ETFs will expose a growing number of traditional market participants to the maturing world of crypto data, a moment that some—such as CF Benchmarks, BlackRock’s benchmark provider—have been eagerly awaiting.
Bloomberg updates risk analytics platform to cope with FRTB regional shifts
The data giant is also rolling out updates for climate risk and asset liability management on its platform.
Waters Wrap: T+1 and too many proposals
Anthony believes that there’s a growing chasm emerging between regulators, senior business execs, and technologists—which is especially evident when it comes to the T+1 debate.
Regulators’ FRTB estimates based on faulty premise—industry study
US market risk capital requirements could more than double if banks abandon IMA
Price gouging? New study finds market data providers consistently inconsistent in pricing, discounts
As the industry awaits the FCA’s findings from its Wholesale Market Data Study, end-users pin their hopes on the prospect of relief. But a new study from Substantive Research details the enormous pricing disparities that must be tackled.
The IMD Wrap: As crypto rises, yes, reference data is VERY important
With the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Max explains why reference data will take on greater importance—whether non-data people know it or not.
Politics, public opinion collide in EC identifier consultation
The European Commission has said neither the Isin nor the UPI is ‘suitable’ for price transparency, and proposed modified alternatives in an industry consultation.
For the reference data community, 2024 is set to be a significant year
A summary of the year's biggest developments in reference data, from the Cusip lawsuit, to the UPI, to Isins for crypto.
What is Aladdin Trader? BlackRock’s fixed-income tool still a mystery
Sources tell WatersTechnology that Aladdin Trader will expand on the platform’s ‘limited’ execution functionality.
Waters Wrap: As quantum’s skeptics grow in number, believers need better messaging
As you explore ways to use genAI, do you benefit from having ML and NLP experts on staff who have followed AI evolution for years? Anthony thinks that’s an important question when talking about quantum exploration.
What firms should know ahead of the DSB’s UPI launch
Six jurisdictions have set deadlines for firms to implement the derivatives identifier, with more expected to follow.
SGX’s new FX platform sees increased NDF trading from US firms
Sef exemption opens door to increased US buy-side interest
ICE to offer ultra-low latency data between the US and Europe
The offering will run eastward, connecting routes in the US with European markets in London, Frankfurt, and Bergamo.
Waters Wrap: The drama within reference data
Anthony looks at four major stories recently published that will not just affect reference data professionals, but firms of all shapes and sizes.
Goldman’s Marquee is a gradual revelation
Multiple apps are being corralled into a sticky cross-asset ecosystem, updated with Python and cloud
ASX, SGX earnings driven by diversified revenue
After the Chess disaster, ASX focuses on rebuilding confidence, while SGX continues investing in its derivatives business. Meanwhile, HKEx mulls data play.
Derivatives Service Bureau allows alternative identifiers for OTC derivatives UPI
The numbering agency has partnered with SmartStream and ICE to cross-reference and map the underlying asset’s identifier to the relevant Isin.
How exchanges are becoming more than just marketplaces
Wei-Shen examines how exchanges are branching out and pursuing new ventures that could bring them fresh revenue streams.