Derivatives
CFTC Warns on Bitcoin Futures as Exchanges Ready Contracts
Market participants express concern over potential risks these contracts could pose to clearinghouses, as exchanges self-certify contracts for trading.
Nasdaq Plans Bitcoin Futures for 2018, Will Track 50-Plus Reference Prices
The exchange group becomes third major operator to develop derivatives based on bitcoin.
Mifid's Architect: Esma Chair Steven Maijoor
Europe’s top markets cop talks to Waters about Mifid II and III, Brexit, no-action letters, clearinghouses and the regulator’s future.
ANNA DSB Urges Firms to Begin OTC ISIN Onboarding ASAP
ANNA’s DSB went into production on October 2. But it may be a race against time to onboard those users who require real-time API connectivity in time for Mifid II’s go-live date of January 3.
CFTC Examining SEF Reform amid Europe Clearing Row
Chairman criticizes European Commission proposals for clearinghouse oversight.
Chicago Catches Crypto Fever with Barrage of Bitcoin Developments
Digital commodities such as bitcoin have captured the imagination of exchange operators but regulators—and even some market participants—are hesitant.
IHS Markit Sets Sights on Post-Trade Derivatives Automation
IHS Markit, in conjunction with CLS and LCH, will automate post-trade processes for complex currency derivatives but is looking at the entire market.
GDAX Releases Framework for New Digital Assets
Digital currency exchange sets out criteria for admitting cryptocurrencies to trading.
Vietnam’s Saigon Securities Taps Horizon for Warrants and Futures Market-Making
The solution will help Saigon Securities build liquidity of its covered warrant products, and allow it to deal with the complexities around T+2 settlement.
CME Brings Bitcoin into Mainstream with Futures Launch
Exchange giant takes a major step in developing a derivatives market for the controversial commodity.
LCH Makes US Head John Horkan COO Amid Post-Brexit Rumblings
Clearinghouse operator makes US head new COO as it suggests it could move to the US post-Brexit if forced.
Sibos 2017: Disrupting the Disruptors
The key themes from this year's industry mega-event.
Merrill Lynch Slapped with $45 Million FCA Fine for EMIR Reporting Failures
First enforcement action under EMIR taken by UK financial watchdog over exchange-traded derivatives reporting.
DTCC Eyes Late 2018 for Blockchain-based Derivatives Reporting Platform
Trade Information Warehouse will go live with new blockchain-based system late next year.
Trading Technologies Makes Surveillance Play with Neurensic Acquisition
Vendor picks up fintech firm for undisclosed amount, will incorporate machine learning into trade oversight.
Final Call for Mifid II
National and privately owned stock exchanges across Europe, the heart and mind of the bloc’s financial marketplace, are gearing up for January 3, 2018, when Mifid II finally comes into force.
Derivatives Service Bureau Launches Real-Time Isin Creation
This will allow users to meet regulatory reporting requirements under Mifid II.
Impacts on Technology Beyond Mifid II
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Technology Takes Aim at Post-Trade Black Holes
The influence of regulation and new technology is prompting a hard look at how post-trade processes can be improved, and perhaps even replaced entirely.
SimCorp and TS Ally for OEMS Offering
Companies link workflows for execution and order management systems.
To Help 'Phase 3' Firms Comply with Initial Margin Rules, AcadiaSoft Releases Open-Source Code
Next September, Phase 3 firms will be required to post initial margin for all non-cleared derivatives transactions.
The Post-Trade Reshuffle
The European Commission and the wider industry are turning their eyes to post-trade practices
Tech at the Margins
It's not just the bigger kids in the school yard
The Investment Blockchain of Record
Blockchain is over-hyped in many instances—but perhaps not this one