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T+1 Settlement – Driving Behavioural and Technological Change in Post-Trade Operations

With the capital markets industry facing constant pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs, the shift towards a T+1 settlement cycle in Europe, including the UK and Switzerland, represents both a formidable challenge and a critical inflection point for post-trade processes. So what are the biggest risks facing firms ahead of this shift? How will…

big xyt Enters Bidding to Become EU Equities and ETFs Consolidated Tape Provider

Data analytics specialist big xyt has formally declared its intention to compete for the role of official provider of the EU Consolidated Tape (CT) for equities and ETFs, under the selection process overseen by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). big xyt’s entry into the process comes amid industry concerns over a lack of…

Euroclear Bank Enhances Collateral Management with Taskize Integration

Euroclear Bank’s Collateral Management Services has adopted Taskize, the platform for investment operations collaboration, to streamline query resolution. The integration with Taskize, along with its support for email and Symphony Messaging, aims to simplify communication across various technologies, and improve efficiency in managing collateral-related tasks. Taskize creates a unified ecosystem where stakeholders can exchange information,…

Cboe Clear Europe Launches Central Clearing for European Securities Financing Transactions

Cboe Global Markets has announced that Cboe Clear Europe has begun clearing European Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs), marking a significant step in its strategy to expand as a multi-asset class clearing house. The initial cleared trades involved Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking as Principal Lender and JP Morgan as Borrower. This new service transitions SFTs…

Global Relay Reports Shift Towards AI in Surveillance Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure

A new report from Global Relay reveals a growing appetite for AI in financial compliance, with 31% of firms either having implemented or planning to adopt AI in surveillance workflows within the next year. The State of AI in Surveillance Report 2025 highlights changing attitudes across the sector, with a 19% decline in firms hesitant…

The Relentless Rise of AI Agents in Financial Markets

The financial industry has long been at the forefront of automation and data-driven decision-making, yet the introduction of AI Agents represents a fundamental shift in how firms approach complex tasks. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on predefined workflows, AI Agents bring a new level of adaptability, reasoning, and autonomy to financial operations. From investment…

DTCC’s NSCC to Extend Clearing Hours to Support Overnight Trading by 2026

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced that its subsidiary, the National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC), will extend clearing hours to support overnight trading, with implementation targeted for Q2 2026, pending regulatory approval. The expansion aims to enhance liquidity and reduce counterparty risk by applying NSCC’s central counterparty guarantee to global overnight activity….

T+1 Settlement in UK & Europe: Meeting the October 2027 Deadline

On 19 February 2025, the UK government confirmed that it would adopt a T+1 settlement cycle for securities transactions, following the recommendations of the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST). The transition, set for 11 October 2027, will shorten the time required to settle trades from two days (T+2) to just one (T+1), aligning the UK with…

DTCC to Expand Global Trade Repository Service with MiFID/R Reporting

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced plans to introduce a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/R) Approved Reporting Mechanism (ARM) service within its Global Trade Repository (GTR). Pending regulatory approval, the service is set to launch in the UK by Q1 2026 and in the EU in alignment with forthcoming regulatory changes….

CJC and Broadhead Technologies Launch Blockchain-Powered Market Data Contract Platform

CJC, in collaboration with Broadhead Technologies, has officially launched Digital Rights for Data Management (DRDM), a blockchain-based platform designed to enhance market data contract management for financial institutions. The system aims to improve compliance, automate processes, and optimise revenue generation. Built on a custom blockchain distributed ledger technology (DLT) foundation, DRDM enables real-time data tracking,…