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Enhancing Trader Efficiency: Interoperability, Automation, and the Path to Smarter Desktops
In the face of intensifying demands on trading desks, the pressure to streamline workflows and enhance productivity has never been greater. So how can trading firms modernise the trader desktop without creating disruption? What’s the real return on investment for low-code, no-code, and interoperability tools? And how do firms balance build-versus-buy decisions when designing next-generation…
From Monoliths to Modular: Architecting the Future of High-Performance Trading
With capital markets evolving towards 24/7 trading, the transition from monolithic platforms to agile architectures is becoming imperative as demands for performance, resilience, and integration increase. So how should trading firms architect their systems to support 24/7 markets? What are the most effective strategies for migrating away from legacy platforms? And how can firms modernise…
Harnessing AI-Driven Digital Transformation: A New Era in Front Office Productivity and Efficiency
The application of AI-driven digital transformation in financial markets is accelerating, yet firms are grappling with the challenge of translating innovation into tangible results. How are financial institutions successfully integrating AI into front-office operations? What are the biggest obstacles to AI adoption, and how can firms move beyond experimentation to achieve measurable returns? Should firms…
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….
Nasdaq Expands Technology Partnership with nuam to Enhance Latin American Post-Trade Processing
Nasdaq and the merged entity of the Santiago, Lima, and Colombia stock exchanges, have extended their strategic technology partnership to enable all three exchanges’ central securities depositories (CSDs) to adopt Nasdaq’s CSD platform to streamline post-trade processing, enhance market access, and reduce operational barriers in the region. This initiative builds on Nasdaq’s existing collaboration with…
Kraken to Launch Colocation Service for Ultra-Low Latency Crypto Trading, Powered by Beeks Group
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced plans to introduce a colocation service aimed at clients seeking ultra-fast trade execution. The service, set to launch later this year, will provide access to ultra-low latency trading via Kraken’s European data centre. Clients will be able to rent cloud compute resources from Beeks, a provider of low-latency connectivity and…
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…
Murex Completes SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Attestations for its SaaS Platform, MXSaaS
Murex has completed SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 attestations for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, MXSaaS, covering the period from July to December 2024. The examinations, carried out by KPMG, were finalized with no exceptions noted, building on the SOC 2 Type 1 attestation obtained in July 2024. These independent assessments are…
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Launches JSE-FIX Order Routing Service
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched JSE-FIX, a new order routing service developed in collaboration with electronic trading solutions provider Rapid Addition. The service is designed to lower order transmission costs while offering a scalable, vendor-neutral solution for market participants. JSE-FIX leverages Rapid Addition’s technology to facilitate efficient sell-side broker connectivity for both domestic…