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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,…
Belfast: The Rise of a Financial Markets Technology Hub
Belfast has quietly but steadily transformed into a major hub for financial markets technology, establishing itself as a competitive location for firms specialising in market data, trading infrastructure, and financial software. Once overlooked, Belfast is now home to a thriving ecosystem of companies that provide high-end financial technology to support the world’s leading financial institutions….
The Top Seven Trade Infrastructure Monitoring Solutions in 2025
Trade infrastructure monitoring – the real-time surveillance and analytics of trading systems, networks, and data flows to ensure performance, stability, and compliance – is critical for banks, asset managers, hedge funds, exchanges, and trading technology providers to maintain low-latency execution, optimise system resilience, and detect anomalies before they disrupt trading operations. Across the trade infrastructure…