Data standards: Course Correction Needed to Position Industry for STP, Real-Time Future
In a recent research note, Financial InterGroup (FIG) reports that Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) issuance is peaking at…
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Securities Services & Digitalisation: Northern Trust Talks Smart Contracts & Blockchain
Northern Trust recently announced that it has deployed legal clauses as smart contracts on its private equity…
The Neglected Regulation: Why Firms Need to Think About CSDR Now
The Central Securities Depository Regulation (CSDR) started its implementation journey five years ago, but the trip is…
UMR Preparedness – Your Questions Answered
In a DerivSource webinar held April 3rd 2019 with AcadiaSoft, a panel explored the structure of a…
Benchmark Reform & the Buy Side: 3 Areas of Impact & Where to Begin
With benchmark reform underway, many asset managers are only now beginning to consider the extensive planning and…
Investing in Fintech in 2019: Quick Views from a Venture Capital Firm
Dawn Capital, a venture capital firm, recently announced it has led the funding of $10 million in…
Phase 5 UMR: What Should Firms be Doing Now to Prepare?
Phase 5 of the uncleared margin rules (UMR) is due to come into effect in September 2020….
“Data Lineage” – How Financial Services Firms Can Meet the Challenge and Make it Work for Them
Neil Sandle, Product Management Director, Asset Control, weighs in on data lineage and how this can assist in improving…
Smart Contracts: What Will Drive Adoption?
Smart contracts are a hot topic, but how smart are they and is anyone ready to use…
UMR Phase 5: Managing Business Impact & Why Pre- & Post-Trade Controls are Essential
UMR Phase 5 will have a significant capital impact on in-scope firms’ trading performance. To address this…