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ASIC Proposes Modernised Market Integrity Rules for Trading Systems and AI
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a consultation on proposed updates to its market integrity rules (MIRs) for trading systems and automated trading. The reforms are designed to reflect technological advances, including the increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI), while streamlining requirements across securities and futures markets. The changes aim to align…
CFTC Deploys Nasdaq Market Surveillance Technology to Strengthen Market Integrity
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has adopted Nasdaq’s Market Surveillance platform to enhance its monitoring and fraud detection capabilities across derivatives markets. The move replaces the agency’s outdated 1990s system and delivers on Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham’s March pledge to modernise surveillance infrastructure. Nasdaq’s technology, already used by over 50 exchanges and…
FIX Publishes MMT 5.0 to Support Readiness for the European Consolidated Tape
The FIX Trading Community has released Market Model Typology (MMT) 5.0 to help firms prepare for the pending European consolidated tape. MMT is the independent industry data standard for classifying trades across European capital markets, enabling consistent interpretation of published transactions and supporting clean, transparent market data. FIX Executive Director Jim Kaye said FIX’s independent,…
Sustainable Trading to Wind Down, Leaving ESG Legacy for Trading Industry
Sustainable Trading, the non-profit membership network created to drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) best practices within the financial trading industry, is set to close its doors. The decision, which comes just over three years after its high-profile launch, was confirmed following a board recommendation and subsequent member vote at an Extraordinary General Meeting on…
Ardea Investment Management Selects SimCorp One to Modernise Investment Operations
SimCorp has announced that Ardea Investment Management, an Australia-based fixed income manager with AUD 18 billion in assets under management, has chosen its SimCorp One platform to enhance operational efficiency and automate investment processes. The firm’s high-volume, relative value trading strategy will benefit from streamlined middle office operations and improved client reporting through the platform’s…
CLS Launches Redesigned CLSClearedFX with LCH ForexClear as First CCP Participant
CLS has announced the launch of its redesigned CLSClearedFX service, with LCH ForexClear becoming the first central counterparty (CCP) to go live. CLSClearedFX is a payment-versus-payment settlement service that enables CCPs and their clearing members to reduce settlement risk for cleared FX and derivative trades. The updated service builds on CLS’s existing CLSSettlement platform, allowing…
Trading Technology Leaders in APAC Revealed in A-Team Insight’s 2025 Awards Introduction
A-Team Group is delighted to announce the winners of the inaugural Capital Markets Technology APAC Awards 2025, celebrating the leading solution providers and innovators shaping the future of trading in the Asia Pacific region. To coincide with the awards, we have also published our comprehensive annual report, “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia…
Unlock the Future of APAC Capital Markets: Your Definitive Guide to Technology, Data & Innovation
The Asia Pacific (APAC) capital markets are navigating a period of profound transformation, driven by relentless technological advancement and a complex regulatory environment. To stay competitive and drive sustainable growth, financial institutions need a strategic roadmap built on authoritative insights. A-Team Group presents “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia Pacific,” a comprehensive new…
Euroclear Launches AI-Driven EasyFocus+ Platform to Support T+1 Transition
Euroclear has launched EasyFocus+, an enhanced version of its exception management platform, developed in collaboration with Meritsoft, a Cognizant business, and Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations collaboration platform. The initiative is aimed at supporting the industry’s transition to T+1 settlement in Europe by October 2027. Running on Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure, EasyFocus+ integrates AI-driven analytics and…
Recorded Webinar: Best Practices for Managing Trade Surveillance
The surge in trading volumes combined with the emergence of new digital financial assets and geopolitical events have added layers of complexity to market activities. Traditional surveillance methods often struggle to keep pace with these changes, leading to difficulties in detecting sophisticated market abuses and increased regulatory risk. To address these challenges, financial institutions are…