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Read our weekly e-newsletter for industry insight on post-trade processing, fintech, regulation and more
Weekly News
17th January 2020
What's New?
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
Industry News
ISDA, Clifford Chance, R3 and the Singapore Academy of Law Publish Smart Contracts Paper...read more
Horizon Software launches new sell-side equity derivatives EOMS with global immediate availability...read more
Global Futures and Options Trading Reaches Record Level in 2019...read more
Trad-X launches dealer-to-client electronic trading platform...read more
Asset Managers could avoid tying up collateral under new uncleared margin rules...read more
Trading Technologies Launches Connectivity to Leading Futures and Options Cryptocurrency Exchange Deribit Via the TT® Platform...read more
ICE Data Services to Offer ESG Reference Data on U.S. and International Companies...read more
TriOptima Sets a New Record for FX Forwards Compression with $9.1 Trillion Gross Notional Value Compressed in 2019...read more
More news
OnDemand Webinars from 2019
Missed a webinar from last year?
You can still watch the recording for more insight on: UMR implementation and compliance, OTC clearing - balancing regulatory obligations with efficiency strategies, Total Return Futures.
Watch now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
Total Return Futures: Practicalities of Using this Instrument to Manage Repo Risks
Total Return Futures (TRF) contracts were introduced by Eurex Exchange in December 2016 to provide market participants with a new instrument for their use in managing repo risks on equity markets. Since their introduction, TRFs have gained significant traction and have taken over much of the flow that used to go to Total Return Swaps (TRS). In a recent DerivSource webinar, market participants and experts from Eurex Exchange, Citi, BFAM Partners Limited and the University of Kent discussed the rapid rise of TRFs, their inclusion in trading strategies, and the various practicalities surrounding their use. Read now
The Quest For Best Execution – Integrating Pre-Trade Execution with Margin Optimization
In a DerivSource Q&A, Simon Maisey, Managing Director at Tradeweb, and Liam Huxley, CEO and Founder at Cassini Systems, discuss best execution and how integrating margin optimization analytics at the point of trade can help buy-side firms achieve and demonstrate this. Read now
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Weekly News
31st January 2020
What's New?
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book “Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market,” which recently was added to the BookAuthority’s41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
Industry News
OptionMetrics Launches IvyDB Signed Volume for Tracking of Daily Options Order Flows, Participant Activity, Buy/Sell Pressure on Options Markets...read more
Northern Trust Fully Automates Complex Syndicated Bank Loan Trade Process...read more
EEX confirms clearing services roadmap for Japanese Power Derivatives...read more
More news
OnDemand Webinars from 2019
Missed a webinar from last year?
You can still watch the recording for more insight on: UMR implementation and compliance, OTC clearing - balancing regulatory obligations with efficiency strategies, Total Return Futures.
Watch now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
Total Return Futures: Practicalities of Using this Instrument to Manage Repo Risks
Total Return Futures (TRF) contracts were introduced by Eurex Exchange in December 2016 to provide market participants with a new instrument for their use in managing repo risks on equity markets. Since their introduction, TRFs have gained significant traction and have taken over much of the flow that used to go to Total Return Swaps (TRS). In a recent DerivSource webinar, market participants and experts from Eurex Exchange, Citi, BFAM Partners Limited and the University of Kent discussed the rapid rise of TRFs, their inclusion in trading strategies, and the various practicalities surrounding their use. Read now
The Quest For Best Execution – Integrating Pre-Trade Execution with Margin Optimization
In a DerivSource Q&A, Simon Maisey, Managing Director at Tradeweb, and Liam Huxley, CEO and Founder at Cassini Systems, discuss best execution and how integrating margin optimization analytics at the point of trade can help buy-side firms achieve and demonstrate this. Read now
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Weekly News
7th February 2020
What's New?
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles – Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book “Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market,” which recently was added to the BookAuthority’s41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
Industry News
ISDA to Re-consult on Pre-cessation Fallbacks...read more
Pirum Systems launches IM Instruct to help with OTC Derivatives UMR...read more
DTCC Launches New API Marketplace to Transform How Clients Access Services...read more
Trading Technologies TT® Platform Selected as Front-End Interface for the LME’s New Trading Platform...read more
GMEX and DPN launch regulated hybrid digital exchange ecosystem, SECDEX...read more
TNS Managed Hosting Solution Now Live at HKEX Hosting Data Center...read more
More news
Upcoming Webinar
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
In a webinar March 3rd 2020, industry experts will explore UMR implementation planning for Phase 5 and 6 firms and how they can start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
Register Now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
Total Return Futures: Practicalities of Using this Instrument to Manage Repo Risks
Total Return Futures (TRF) contracts were introduced by Eurex Exchange in December 2016 to provide market participants with a new instrument for their use in managing repo risks on equity markets. Since their introduction, TRFs have gained significant traction and have taken over much of the flow that used to go to Total Return Swaps (TRS). In a recent DerivSource webinar, market participants and experts from Eurex Exchange, Citi, BFAM Partners Limited and the University of Kent discussed the rapid rise of TRFs, their inclusion in trading strategies, and the various practicalities surrounding their use. Read now
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Weekly News
24th January 2020
What's New?
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
Industry News
FIA seeks clarity from the CFTC on permissible market practices for margining separate accounts...read more
Margin Reform expands Securities Finance practice...read more
Broadway Adds Repo Functionality to Global FICC Trading Platform...read more
More news
OnDemand Webinars from 2019
Missed a webinar from last year?
You can still watch the recording for more insight on: UMR implementation and compliance, OTC clearing - balancing regulatory obligations with efficiency strategies, Total Return Futures.
Watch now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
Total Return Futures: Practicalities of Using this Instrument to Manage Repo Risks
Total Return Futures (TRF) contracts were introduced by Eurex Exchange in December 2016 to provide market participants with a new instrument for their use in managing repo risks on equity markets. Since their introduction, TRFs have gained significant traction and have taken over much of the flow that used to go to Total Return Swaps (TRS). In a recent DerivSource webinar, market participants and experts from Eurex Exchange, Citi, BFAM Partners Limited and the University of Kent discussed the rapid rise of TRFs, their inclusion in trading strategies, and the various practicalities surrounding their use. Read now
The Quest For Best Execution – Integrating Pre-Trade Execution with Margin Optimization
In a DerivSource Q&A, Simon Maisey, Managing Director at Tradeweb, and Liam Huxley, CEO and Founder at Cassini Systems, discuss best execution and how integrating margin optimization analytics at the point of trade can help buy-side firms achieve and demonstrate this. Read now
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Weekly News
14th February 2020
What's New?
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales – Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles – Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book “Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market,” which recently was added to the BookAuthority’s41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry News
IHS Markit Adds Credit Benchmark Consensus Analytics to Securities Finance Platform...read more
Eurex launches additional ESG futures after successful first year of ESG trading...read more
DLT Implementations Require Refreshed Approach to Security, According to New DTCC Paper...read more
Heartwood Investment Management redefines client communications using SimCorp Coric...read more
More news
Upcoming Webinar
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
In a webinar March 3rd 2020, industry experts will explore UMR implementation planning for Phase 5 and 6 firms and how they can start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
Register Now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
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Weekly News
21st February 2020
What's New?
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales – Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles – Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book “Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market,” which recently was added to the BookAuthority’s41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
Déjà vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
2020 At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry News
COOs’ growing influence reaches beyond the back office, BNP Paribas Securities Services survey finds...read more
LCH launches clearing of European Subordinated Financials Credit Derivatives...read more
DTCC’s SFTR Community Grows to Over 160 Firms as Industry Readies for 2020 Deadlines...read more
Bloomberg DLIB selected by Santander CIB to offer real-time structured product pricing...read more
Pirum expands product strategy team with hire of new senior product manager...read more
Cloud9 Appoints Jim Miller as Chief Operating Officer...read more
Belfius Bank Completes Milestone Front to Middle Office Transformation with SimCorp Dimension...read more
More news
Upcoming Webinar
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
In a webinar March 3rd 2020, industry experts will explore UMR implementation planning for Phase 5 and 6 firms and how they can start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
Register Now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG – Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
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3 April 2020
What''s New?
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Industry News
Hazeltree and HedgeLegal Collaborate on Comprehensive UMR Guide...read more
LCH's RepoClear welcomes two new clearing members...read more
Yutaka Imanishi appointed Head of Japan, LCH...read more
Cassini Systems Establishes Presence in APAC with New Office in Sydney to Serve Regional Buy-Side Community...read more
Skytra selects Exactpro to test its new derivatives trading software...read more
DTCC Adds Two Industry Veterans to Board of Directors...read more
CloudMargin Names David White Chief Commercial Officer...read more
More news
Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
Watch Now
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
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Weekly News
28 August 2020
What''s New?
COVID-19: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Data and AI risk mitigation - Legal risks not just to be found in Ts and Cs
In a DerivSource commentary, Kate Scott, partner at Clifford Chance in London shed light on the legal, ethical, and reputational risks that firms should be aware of when adopting these newer technologies, and what they can do to avoid them. Listen to podcast this article is based on here. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Industry News
SGX Partners with Cassini Systems to Help Market Participants Prepare for Uncleared Margin Rules (UMR)...read more
The World Federation Of Exchanges Publishes First-Half Market Highlights...read more
FIA and FIA PTG comment in support of the CFTC's electronic trading proposal...read more
More news
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
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Weekly News
21 August 2020
What''s New?
COVID-19: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Data and AI risk mitigation - Legal risks not just to be found in Ts and Cs
In a DerivSource commentary, Kate Scott, partner at Clifford Chance in London shed light on the legal, ethical, and reputational risks that firms should be aware of when adopting these newer technologies, and what they can do to avoid them. Listen to podcast this article is based on here. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Industry News
PGGM witnesses successful first month of SFTR go live, on SimCorp's SFTR cloud solution...read more
ICE Enhances NYSE FANG+T Index Futures...read more
SteelEye pioneers groundbreaking Auto-Trade Reconstruction technology...read more
More news
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
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Weekly News
27th March 2020
What''s New?
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Industry News
Highly anticipated digital derivatives platform, ZUBR, successfully tested by ex-LSE Group testing firm Exactpro...read more
Leading UK FinTech VoxSmart receives ?5.5m funding from NatWest to accelerate growth...read more
More news
Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
March 31st 2020
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
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UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
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Weekly News
25 September 2020
What''s New?
Options on Euro-BUXL?Futures to Launch to Support Demand
Eurex is set to launch options on Euro-Buxl? Futures in September 2020, citing client demand for a product to address bond yield volatility at the long end of the curve. In a DerivSource Q&A, Lee Bartholomew, Head of Fixed Income Product R&D at Eurex and Thomas Bamford-Murphy, Head of LongEnd Options Europe at Maven Securities, discuss the benefits of this new volatility trading and risk hedging tool. Read more
Market Conduct & PAD: Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
In episode 2 of our podcast series, we explore some of risks remote working may introduce in the areas personal account dealing (PAD) and market conduct and the regulatory guidance emerging to address such risks. Michelle Kirschner, Partner at Gibson Dunn offers insight on this topic and specifically the guidelines and views expressed by the UK regulatory body, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in its recently published Market Watch 63. Listen now
Top Content
What the heck is an API strategy?
Firms are focused on developing 'ecosystems' and an API strategy is key to these wider plans but the level of sophistication of a firm's digital maturity in the area of APIs can vary greatly, says Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research. Read now
Market Risk & PAD: The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
This is the first podcast of a three-part series on "Market Conduct, Personal Account Dealing: How to Keep Up Controls and Compliance in a Time of Remote Working." In this series, we will be exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this first podcast of the series, Manmeet Rana, partner at global consultancy Aurexia, shares her views. Listen to podcast
COVID-19: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
Industry News
Numerix CrossAsset Analytics Has Major Software Release...read more
CloudMargin Raises $15 Million in Series B Funding Round with Citi, Deutsche Bank and Deutsche B?rse as Primary Investors...read more
BME partners with CSS to strengthen its regulatory service suite...read more
DTCC Appoints Lisa Hershey as Chief Compliance Officer...read more
Carolyn K. Van den Daelen Joins Quorsus as Managing Partner and Chief of Staff...read more
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Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Data and AI risk mitigation - Legal risks not just to be found in Ts and Cs
In a DerivSource commentary, Kate Scott, partner at Clifford Chance in London shed light on the legal, ethical, and reputational risks that firms should be aware of when adopting these newer technologies, and what they can do to avoid them. Listen to podcast this article is based on here. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
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Weekly News
15 May 2020
What''s New?
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Industry News
ISDA Publishes Report Summarizing Final Results of Consultation on Pre-cessation Fallbacks for LIBOR...read more
FIA commends and offers refinements to CFTC's proposed position limits rule...read more
SFTR compliant clearing for Securities Lending...read more
Northern Trust Deploys Artificial Intelligence for Currency Management Using Advanced Machine Learning...read more
More news
Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
Watch Now
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
Register Now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
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Weekly News
31 July 2020
What''s New?
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Industry News
ISDA Launches Risk-free Rate Adoption Indicator...read more
The World Federation Of Exchanges calls for considered approach to treatment of CCP equity in resolution...read more
Etrading Software increases the breadth of its managed service offerings...read more
The Derivatives Service Bureau Extends Global Participation in Technology Forum...read more
More news
Podcast
Technological Innovation: Understanding and Managing the Legal and Reputational Risks
In this podcast, Kate Scott, Partner at Clifford Chance in London, discusses the risks (legal, ethical and reputational) financial institutions face as the adoption of new and innovative technology increases and what measures can be implemented to best manage these emerging risks. Listen to podcast now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
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Weekly News
24 April 2020
What''s New?
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Industry News
The Investment Association selects ipushpull to be part of new UK FinTech accelerator...read more
First cohort of firms join rebranded IA FinTech hub - Engine...read more
Technology will be key differentiator in risk management according to new Aite Group study...read more
The FX NDF Market: Electronification and Market Structure Evolution...read more
Euronext strengthens its Post-Trade business with the acquisition of VP Securities, the Danish Central Securities Depository...read more
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Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
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UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
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Weekly News
13 November 2020
What''s New?
Post-Brexit Euro Clearing: Outlook on the Next 18 Months and Beyond
The European Commission recently conferred a time-limited third country equivalence to UK CCPs, leaving open the option to force firms to shift clearing volumes to the continent when that equivalence expires. In a recent webcast, panellists from BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bundesbank, Deutsche B?rse, Eurex and BMO Global Asset Management discussed the ongoing shift to euro-centric clearing and the regulatory and operational challenges and opportunities it presents. Read more
FX Futures & OTC FX Clearing: UMR & SA-CCR May Drive Change For Some Firms But Other Factors Are At Play
Might regulatory requirements under the UMR and SA-CCR drive an increase in the adoption of FX futures and OTC FX clearing among financial institutions? A recent research report conducted by CME Group analysed this potential incentive for change and other factors at play. Phil Hermon, Executive Director of FX Products at CME Group, shares some of the findings. Read more
The Real Cost of Poor Data Quality: $400 Million or Much, Much More?
Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research, explores. Read more.
The CFTC's Swap Data Reporting Amendments: More Than Meets the Eye
Carolyn K Van den Daelen, Managing Partner and Chief of Staff at Quorsus, explores. Read more
Top Content
D&I in Financial Services: A Slow and Bumpy Road to a more Diversified and Inclusive Workforce
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the progress that has been made, the long lasting impact of the pandemic and the many gaps still needed to be filled Read more
Market Conduct and Personal Account Dealing: How Firms are Adapting to the 'New Normal'
With many City workers continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, firms are grappling with how to maintain market conduct standards when employees are not physically present. Organisational culture and technology both have roles to play to keep firms on the right side of regulators in the 'new normal'. Read more or listen to the related podcast series here.
Industry News
R.J. O'Brien Selects Broadridge to Transform its Exchange-Traded Derivatives Operations Globally...read more
triBalance Completes First FX SA-CCR Optimization Cycle...read more
IHS Markit Enters Into Private Investment Benchmarks Strategic Partnership with Cambridge Associates...read more
CME Group Launches First FX Listed and Spot Price Comparison Tool, FX Market Profile...read more
More news
Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Podcast 3 - Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
Market Conduct & PAD: Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
In this episode, we look at how USA-based firms are managing changes to market conduct as a result of remote working. We also discuss the role of technology and related software services in assisting firms to better adhere to market conduct and compliance practices, and hopefully builds better controls to support the new needs of today. Rex Gooch, General Manager of Retail Surveillance at FIS and its Protegent Business Unit shares his views. Listen now
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
The Brewing Stormlet in Cleared Swaps
There's a small storm brewing in a corner of the swaps market which may or may not become a big deal. Whatever happens, everyone needs to become familiar with the possibilities, and plan for the possible changes, which are happening very soon. George Bollenbacher explores. Read more
Options on Euro-BUXL?Futures to Launch to Support Demand
Eurex is set to launch options on Euro-Buxl? Futures in September 2020, citing client demand for a product to address bond yield volatility at the long end of the curve. In a DerivSource Q&A, Lee Bartholomew, Head of Fixed Income Product R&D at Eurex and Thomas Bamford-Murphy, Head of LongEnd Options Europe at Maven Securities, discuss the benefits of this new volatility trading and risk hedging tool. Read more
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Weekly News
26 June 2020
What''s New?
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
Industry News
DTCC'S SFTR Community Jumps to 250 as Firms Ready for Forthcoming Regulation...read more
SmartStream launches API for firms requiring fast access to reference data for meeting the SFTR deadline...read more
TradingScreen's MARKTS brings cryptocurrency options trading to institutional investors with Deribit partnership...read more
Nasdaq Launches the Marketplace Services Platform...read more
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation Opens North America Office...read more
More news
Podcast
Cybersecurity Trends and the Changing Role of the CISO
With the rate of cyber attacks on the rise, firms should be ramping up their cybersecurity procedures and teams. At the same time the role of the Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is changing as the role gains prominence and must evolve in this rapidly changing space. In this DerivSource podcast, we spoke to Joe Krull, Senior Analyst, at Aite Group about the top trends in cybersecurity in 2020 including tips for CISOs, hiring and keeping up with technology. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
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Weekly News
18 September 2020
What''s New?
Market Conduct & PAD: Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
In episode 2 of our podcast series, we explore some of risks remote working may introduce in the areas personal account dealing (PAD) and market conduct and the regulatory guidance emerging to address such risks. Michelle Kirschner, Partner at Gibson Dunn offers insight on this topic and specifically the guidelines and views expressed by the UK regulatory body, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in its recently published Market Watch 63. Listen now
Top Content
What the heck is an API strategy?
Firms are focused on developing 'ecosystems' and an API strategy is key to these wider plans but the level of sophistication of a firm's digital maturity in the area of APIs can vary greatly, says Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research. Read now
Market Risk & PAD: The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
This is the first podcast of a three-part series on "Market Conduct, Personal Account Dealing: How to Keep Up Controls and Compliance in a Time of Remote Working." In this series, we will be exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this first podcast of the series, Manmeet Rana, partner at global consultancy Aurexia, shares her views. Listen to podcast
COVID-19: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
Industry News
IA launches guidance for investment managers working with FinTechs...read more
The World Federation Of Exchanges issues Guidance on Fair & Orderly Markets as New Wave Looms...read more
State Street Survey Finds Firms Unprepared to Comply with Uncleared Margin Rules Despite Deadline Extension...read more
LCH clears first Israeli Shekel-denominated swaps...read more
ICE Announces Record Trading Volume for Physically-Delivered Bakkt? Bitcoin Futures Contracts...read more
Jeff Gooch, Former Chairman and CEO of MarkitSERV, Takes Up Non-Executive Director Role at Quorsus...read more
More news
Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Data and AI risk mitigation - Legal risks not just to be found in Ts and Cs
In a DerivSource commentary, Kate Scott, partner at Clifford Chance in London shed light on the legal, ethical, and reputational risks that firms should be aware of when adopting these newer technologies, and what they can do to avoid them. Listen to podcast this article is based on here. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
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Weekly News
14 August 2020
What''s New?
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Industry News
Buy-side boost as TradingScreen and Imagine Software enhance partnership...read more
BondEvalue and Northern Trust Collaborate to Complete World's First Blockchain-based Bond Trade...read more
Margin Reform partners with SteelEye to offer clients best-of-breed compliance solutions...read more
New industry report highlights crucial learnings for the Buy Side, following Covid-19 pandemic...read more
Intercontinental Exchange Announces the Election of Caroline Silver to the ICE Board of Directors...read more
More news
Podcast
Technological Innovation: Understanding and Managing the Legal and Reputational Risks
In this podcast, Kate Scott, Partner at Clifford Chance in London, discusses the risks (legal, ethical and reputational) financial institutions face as the adoption of new and innovative technology increases and what measures can be implemented to best manage these emerging risks. Listen to podcast now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
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Weekly News
18 December 2020
What''s New?
Digitalising Derivatives: The Gradual Evolution of the Institutional Space
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the development of crypto trading in the derivatives world and why it has been such a slow burn. Read now
Looking for Some Clarity on IBOR Replacement
Commentary by George Bollenbacher. Read now
Total Return Futures Space Introduces New Products - Equity and Trade Basket TRFS
Total Return Futures (TRFs) provide a listed alternative to the Total Return Swap, seeking to replicate the flexibility of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) market with the operational efficiency of the exchange traded world. In addition to index TRFs, Eurex now offers TRFs for individual equities (ETRFs) as well as the ability to trade baskets of ETRFs. In a DerivSource Q&A, Stuart Heath, Director, Equity & Index Product Design at Eurex, explains how the new offerings work, how they may be used by Delta One and Equity Financing desks, and how he sees the market evolving. Read now
Post-Trade Digitalisation - the Existing and Emerging Landscape
In episode one of our Post-trade Digitalisation Podcast Series, we look at the top trends driving the evolution of post-trade processing today, and what might revolutionise this space in the coming months and years from a digital perspective. In this podcast, we feature three industry experts; Matthias Voelkel, Partner, and Stefan Schorsch, Associate Partner at McKinsey and Co. Also, Gordon Russell, Head of Asia for Torstone Technology (series sponsor). Listen now
Industry News
ICE Benchmark Administration launches GBP SONIA ICE Swap Rate as a benchmark for use by licensees...read more
TriOptima Completes First Benchmark Conversion Risk Replacement Trades at Japan Securities Clearing Corporation...read more
ANNA and GLEIF ISIN-to-LEI Mapping Service Jurisdiction Expansion...read more
Jyske Capital extends SimCorp partnership in the front office to boost investment strategies...read more
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Market Study
The Growing Need to Invest in Derivatives Post-Trade
The volatility experienced during the initial spread of Covid-19 in March and April 2020 proved something the derivatives industry has known for some time: we need to talk about post-trade.
While execution desks, CCPs and exchanges performed strongly under the strain of high volumes, the frailties of the back-office processing power at several sell-side firms were exposed. Now, as the industry learns the lessons from the crisis, investment in post-trade technology is set to soar.
Derivatives intelligence specialist, Acuiti, conducted a global survey to understand the pinch points in current derivatives post-trade operations and technology, and the future outlook of the post-trade landscape.
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Top Content
Introducing UPIs: Helping the Global Regulatory Community Identify OTC Derivatives
This Q&A with Malavika Solanki, Management Team, Derivatives Service Bureau, provides an introduction to the Unique Product Identifier (UPI), a new product level identifier used by the OTC Derivatives industry. We examine how the different standards and codes work together in concert with the UPI, and the implications for the OTC derivatives industry. Read now
Market Infrastructure in Flux - Use of Market Models (Off & On-book) is Changing
Electronification and the need for increased transparency and regulatory compliance are driving a shift in market infrastructure. Currently both on-book (CLOB) and off-book (selective RFQ platforms, call around and OTC) models co-exist but their roles are changing as these industry trends alter how market participants use and engage with these market models. Randolf Roth, Member of the Board at Eurex, explores the evolution of this space and specifically how market participants can harness tools and technology to strike a balance between risk and return when trading via both market models. Read more
Post-Brexit Euro Clearing: Outlook on the Next 18 Months and Beyond
The European Commission recently conferred a time-limited third country equivalence to UK CCPs, leaving open the option to force firms to shift clearing volumes to the continent when that equivalence expires. In a recent webcast, panellists from BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bundesbank, Deutsche B?rse, Eurex and BMO Global Asset Management discussed the ongoing shift to euro-centric clearing and the regulatory and operational challenges and opportunities it presents. Read more
FX Futures & OTC FX Clearing: UMR & SA-CCR May Drive Change For Some Firms But Other Factors Are At Play
Might regulatory requirements under the UMR and SA-CCR drive an increase in the adoption of FX futures and OTC FX clearing among financial institutions? A recent research report conducted by CME Group analysed this potential incentive for change and other factors at play. Phil Hermon, Executive Director of FX Products at CME Group, shares some of the findings. Read more
The Real Cost of Poor Data Quality: $400 Million or Much, Much More?
Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research, explores. Read more.
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Weekly News
9 October 2020
What''s New?
D&I in Financial Services: A Slow and Bumpy Road to a more Diversified and Inclusive Workforce
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the progress that has been made, the long lasting impact of the pandemic and the many gaps still needed to be filled Read more
Market Conduct and Personal Account Dealing: How Firms are Adapting to the 'New Normal'
With many City workers continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, firms are grappling with how to maintain market conduct standards when employees are not physically present. Organisational culture and technology both have roles to play to keep firms on the right side of regulators in the 'new normal'. Read more or listen to the related podcast series here.
Market Conduct & PAD: Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
In this episode, we look at how USA-based firms are managing changes to market conduct as a result of remote working. We also discuss the role of technology and related software services in assisting firms to better adhere to market conduct and compliance practices, and hopefully builds better controls to support the new needs of today. Rex Gooch, General Manager of Retail Surveillance at FIS and its Protegent Business Unit shares his views. Listen now
Top Content
The Brewing Stormlet in Cleared Swaps
There's a small storm brewing in a corner of the swaps market which may or may not become a big deal. Whatever happens, everyone needs to become familiar with the possibilities, and plan for the possible changes, which are happening very soon. George Bollenbacher explores. Read more
Options on Euro-BUXL?Futures to Launch to Support Demand
Eurex is set to launch options on Euro-Buxl? Futures in September 2020, citing client demand for a product to address bond yield volatility at the long end of the curve. In a DerivSource Q&A, Lee Bartholomew, Head of Fixed Income Product R&D at Eurex and Thomas Bamford-Murphy, Head of LongEnd Options Europe at Maven Securities, discuss the benefits of this new volatility trading and risk hedging tool. Read more
Industry News
ISDA and Digital Asset Launch CDM Clearing Pilot Using DAML...read more
DTCC Launches Consulting Services to Support Firms as Post-Trade Ecosystem Continues to Evolve...read more
Eurex to launch next generation of ESG derivatives...read more
ISDA Publishes Proposal for Greater Collaboration Between Derivatives and SFT Markets...read more
SmartStream launches its second-generation AI data quality solution...read more
LCH SA connects to Cboe Europe for equities clearing...read more
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Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Podcast 3 - Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
What the heck is an API strategy?
Firms are focused on developing 'ecosystems' and an API strategy is key to these wider plans but the level of sophistication of a firm's digital maturity in the area of APIs can vary greatly, says Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research. Read now
COVID-19: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
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7 August 2020
What''s New?
In Search of a Workable SOFR
George Bollenbacher explores in a new commentary article. Read now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Industry News
TradingScreen's MARKTS joins forces with OSL to open up Asia's digital asset markets to global investors...read more
Cloud9 and comitFS Partner to Enhance Real-Time Voice Trading APIs and Compliance Applications...read more
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Podcast
Technological Innovation: Understanding and Managing the Legal and Reputational Risks
In this podcast, Kate Scott, Partner at Clifford Chance in London, discusses the risks (legal, ethical and reputational) financial institutions face as the adoption of new and innovative technology increases and what measures can be implemented to best manage these emerging risks. Listen to podcast now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
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17 July 2020
What''s New?
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
Industry News
The World Federation Of Exchanges releases sixth annual sustainability survey...read more
SIX launches fully delegated SFTR reporting for Swiss Repo Market...read more
Huobi Futures to Launch Bitcoin Options Trading in Q3...read more
Verint and Cloud9 Team Up to Remove Complexity from Voice Compliance on and off the Trading Floor...read more
Exchange Data International (EDI) Partners with Securities Quote Xchange (SQX) to Offer Structured-Note Pricing...read more
More news
Podcast
Cybersecurity Trends and the Changing Role of the CISO
With the rate of cyber attacks on the rise, firms should be ramping up their cybersecurity procedures and teams. At the same time the role of the Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is changing as the role gains prominence and must evolve in this rapidly changing space. In this DerivSource podcast, we spoke to Joe Krull, Senior Analyst, at Aite Group about the top trends in cybersecurity in 2020 including tips for CISOs, hiring and keeping up with technology. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
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Weekly News
27 November 2020
What''s New?
Introducing UPIs: Helping the Global Regulatory Community Identify OTC Derivatives
This Q&A with Malavika Solanki, Management Team, Derivatives Service Bureau, provides an introduction to the Unique Product Identifier (UPI), a new product level identifier used by the OTC Derivatives industry. We examine how the different standards and codes work together in concert with the UPI, and the implications for the OTC derivatives industry. Read now
Market Infrastructure in Flux - Use of Market Models (Off & On-book) is Changing
Electronification and the need for increased transparency and regulatory compliance are driving a shift in market infrastructure. Currently both on-book (CLOB) and off-book (selective RFQ platforms, call around and OTC) models co-exist but their roles are changing as these industry trends alter how market participants use and engage with these market models. Randolf Roth, Member of the Board at Eurex, explores the evolution of this space and specifically how market participants can harness tools and technology to strike a balance between risk and return when trading via both market models. Read more
Post-Brexit Euro Clearing: Outlook on the Next 18 Months and Beyond
The European Commission recently conferred a time-limited third country equivalence to UK CCPs, leaving open the option to force firms to shift clearing volumes to the continent when that equivalence expires. In a recent webcast, panellists from BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bundesbank, Deutsche B?rse, Eurex and BMO Global Asset Management discussed the ongoing shift to euro-centric clearing and the regulatory and operational challenges and opportunities it presents. Read more
FX Futures & OTC FX Clearing: UMR & SA-CCR May Drive Change For Some Firms But Other Factors Are At Play
Might regulatory requirements under the UMR and SA-CCR drive an increase in the adoption of FX futures and OTC FX clearing among financial institutions? A recent research report conducted by CME Group analysed this potential incentive for change and other factors at play. Phil Hermon, Executive Director of FX Products at CME Group, shares some of the findings. Read more
The Real Cost of Poor Data Quality: $400 Million or Much, Much More?
Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research, explores. Read more.
Industry News
Pirum/JPM Triparty Dual Matching...read more
The Derivatives Service Bureau calls for new Product Committee members...read more
GLEIF Confirms J.P. Morgan as First Validation Agent in the Global LEI System J.P. Morgan offers new service to clients...read more
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Top Content
The CFTC's Swap Data Reporting Amendments: More Than Meets the Eye
Carolyn K Van den Daelen, Managing Partner and Chief of Staff at Quorsus, explores. Read more
D&I in Financial Services: A Slow and Bumpy Road to a more Diversified and Inclusive Workforce
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the progress that has been made, the long lasting impact of the pandemic and the many gaps still needed to be filled Read more
Market Conduct and Personal Account Dealing: How Firms are Adapting to the 'New Normal'
With many City workers continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, firms are grappling with how to maintain market conduct standards when employees are not physically present. Organisational culture and technology both have roles to play to keep firms on the right side of regulators in the 'new normal'. Read more or listen to the related podcast series here.
Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Podcast 3 - Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
Market Conduct & PAD: Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
In this episode, we look at how USA-based firms are managing changes to market conduct as a result of remote working. We also discuss the role of technology and related software services in assisting firms to better adhere to market conduct and compliance practices, and hopefully builds better controls to support the new needs of today. Rex Gooch, General Manager of Retail Surveillance at FIS and its Protegent Business Unit shares his views. Listen now
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8 May 2020
What''s New?
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Industry News
The World Federation of Exchanges Releases First Quarter 2020 & Full Year 2019 Market Highlights...read more
Trading Technologies Launches Connectivity to Borsa Istanbul for Derivatives Trading Via the TT? Platform...read more
UnaVista Approved by ESMA to be a Trade Repository Under SFTR...read more
More news
Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
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UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
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Weekly News
10 April 2020
What''s New?
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Industry News
CME Group Achieves Record International Average Daily Volume of 7.2 Million Contracts in Q1 2020, Up 57 Percent from Q1 2019...read now
DRW adopt OpenGamma's analytics to drive efficiency and support treasury function...read now
Exchange Data International (EDI) has partnered with Financial Information Incorporated (FII) to Introduce Historical Reference Services...read now
More news
Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
Watch Now
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
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Weekly News
3 July 2020
What''s New?
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
Industry News
ISDA, ASIFMA, FIA and GFXD Publish EU Benchmarks Regulation Review Recommendations...read more
DTCC Exception Manager Partners with Growing Global Custodian Community as Preparations for CSDR Continue...read more
SteelEye and UnaVista Partner to Support Market Following CME Announcement...read more
AcadiaSoft Partners with OpenGamma to Simplify Uncleared Margin Rules Compliance...read more
Cognitive Credit and IHS Markit enter strategic alliance to collaborate on global credit data services...read more
Cloud9 Chooses OpenFin to Empower "Virtual Trading Desks"...read more
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Podcast
Cybersecurity Trends and the Changing Role of the CISO
With the rate of cyber attacks on the rise, firms should be ramping up their cybersecurity procedures and teams. At the same time the role of the Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is changing as the role gains prominence and must evolve in this rapidly changing space. In this DerivSource podcast, we spoke to Joe Krull, Senior Analyst, at Aite Group about the top trends in cybersecurity in 2020 including tips for CISOs, hiring and keeping up with technology. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
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Weekly New
30 October 2020
What''s New?
The CFTC's Swap Data Reporting Amendments: More Than Meets the Eye
Carolyn K Van den Daelen, Managing Partner and Chief of Staff at Quorsus, explores. Read more
D&I in Financial Services: A Slow and Bumpy Road to a more Diversified and Inclusive Workforce
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the progress that has been made, the long lasting impact of the pandemic and the many gaps still needed to be filled Read more
Market Conduct and Personal Account Dealing: How Firms are Adapting to the 'New Normal'
With many City workers continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, firms are grappling with how to maintain market conduct standards when employees are not physically present. Organisational culture and technology both have roles to play to keep firms on the right side of regulators in the 'new normal'. Read more or listen to the related podcast series here.
Market Conduct & PAD: Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
In this episode, we look at how USA-based firms are managing changes to market conduct as a result of remote working. We also discuss the role of technology and related software services in assisting firms to better adhere to market conduct and compliance practices, and hopefully builds better controls to support the new needs of today. Rex Gooch, General Manager of Retail Surveillance at FIS and its Protegent Business Unit shares his views. Listen now
Top Content
The Brewing Stormlet in Cleared Swaps
There's a small storm brewing in a corner of the swaps market which may or may not become a big deal. Whatever happens, everyone needs to become familiar with the possibilities, and plan for the possible changes, which are happening very soon. George Bollenbacher explores. Read more
Industry News
FIA releases major clearinghouse data initiative: CCP Tracker...read more
ICE Data Services and RepRisk to Increase Access to ESG Risk Data...read more
triReduce Completes First Benchmark Conversion with SONIA Risk Replacement Trades...read more
FIA Issues White Paper on the Impact of Pandemic Volatility on CCP Margin Requirements...read more
The Derivatives Service Bureau expands Technology Advisory Committee...read more
Finastra launches Fusion Data Cloud next generation data platform for rapid financial services innovation...read more
Hazeltree Appoints Jonathan Spirgel to Lead Cash and Liquidity Management Technology...read more
AcadiaSoft Makes APAC Push Ahead of Final UMR Phases...read more
More news
Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Podcast 3 - Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
Options on Euro-BUXL?Futures to Launch to Support Demand
Eurex is set to launch options on Euro-Buxl? Futures in September 2020, citing client demand for a product to address bond yield volatility at the long end of the curve. In a DerivSource Q&A, Lee Bartholomew, Head of Fixed Income Product R&D at Eurex and Thomas Bamford-Murphy, Head of LongEnd Options Europe at Maven Securities, discuss the benefits of this new volatility trading and risk hedging tool. Read more
What the heck is an API strategy?
Firms are focused on developing 'ecosystems' and an API strategy is key to these wider plans but the level of sophistication of a firm's digital maturity in the area of APIs can vary greatly, says Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research. Read now
Pandemic: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
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Weekly News
24 July 2020
What''s New?
Technological Innovation: Understanding and Managing the Legal and Reputational Risks
In this podcast, Kate Scott, Partner at Clifford Chance in London, discusses the risks (legal, ethical and reputational) financial institutions face as the adoption of new and innovative technology increases and what measures can be implemented to best manage these emerging risks. Listen to podcast now
Exchanges and CCPs - How Engagement with ESG is Evolving
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry group for exchanges and central counterparties (CCPs), recently published the findings of its sixth annual sustainability survey, which reveals changes in how its members are engaging with the rising trend of all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). In a Q&A, Pedro Gurrola-Perez, head of Research at the WFE, explains the top findings of this survey. Read now
LIBOR Transition: The Slow and Steady March to RFRs
COVID-19 was flagged as an obstacle but regulators especially in the UK are pushing ahead with the LIBOR transition. Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the progress being made. Read now
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
Industry News
London Derivatives Exchange selects Exberry to deliver matching engine technology...read more
Leading Dealers and Buy-Side Firms Join DTCC Margin Transit Utility Community...read more
SmartStream the first to launch a comprehensive intraday liquidity stress testing on demand solution...read more
The World Federation of Exchanges calls to address development of global stablecoins with a taxonomy - and to include crypto-assets...read more
Cassini Systems and IHS Markit Partner to Provide Automated Margin Estimates within thinkFolio...read more
QuantHouse and EliData partner to offer market data and execution capabilities to financial institutions across Europe...read more
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Podcast
Cybersecurity Trends and the Changing Role of the CISO
With the rate of cyber attacks on the rise, firms should be ramping up their cybersecurity procedures and teams. At the same time the role of the Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is changing as the role gains prominence and must evolve in this rapidly changing space. In this DerivSource podcast, we spoke to Joe Krull, Senior Analyst, at Aite Group about the top trends in cybersecurity in 2020 including tips for CISOs, hiring and keeping up with technology. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
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Weekly News
19 June 2020
What''s New?
Margin Management with COVID-19: Practicalities for Mitigating Impact on Capital and Collateral Operations
In a DerivSource Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing at Eurex, discusses how well those regulatory changes enabled firms to deal with the current crisis and what operational changes firms can implement now to address the collateral challenges arising from the current COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
UMR Final Phases - Unlocking Operational Efficiency for the Buy-Side
In a recent DerivSource webinar, Duncan Scott, MTU Product Development, DTCC discussed the operational challenges that UMR and other regulations (SFTR, CSDR) present for buy-side firms, and the ways in which improved operational efficiency across the collateral management ecosystem can help firms meet their regulatory requirements. Read now
CISOs - 3 Fundamentals for Success and Building a Better Team
The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is changing rapidly. Joe Krull, a Senior Analyst at Aite Group, shares 3 fundamentals crucial for a CISO to be successful today including how to build a better cybersecurity team utilizing non-traditional talent sources. This commentary is based on a recent podcast which you can listen to here. Read now
Agile Working - the Strategic Imperative?
Paul Allsopp, founder of The Agile Organisation, shares advice for how firms and senior executives can adopt agile working practices to boost performance, improve employee wellbeing and support strategic ambitions beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Read now
More Time for UMR Lends Opportunity to Establish Margin Optimization Strategies & Techniques
Kashyap Sheth, of IHS Markit, shares his quick view on the pre and post-trade margin optimization techniques firms can adopt now. Comments originally shared during a recent UMR webinar - "UMR Compliance and optimization for upcoming phases 5 and 6 and beyond)". Read now
Should CCPs Be In The 'Too Big To Fail' Clique?
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the different arguments over whether the CCPs are in danger of concentration risk. Read now
Industry News
ISDA Create Extends Online Negotiation to New Documents...read more
Eurex clears first interest rate swap transaction from Japan...read more
Caixa Geral de Dep?sitos selects Finastra to transform treasury and capital markets business...read more
DGCX Meets MiFID II / MiFIR Transparency Criteria...read more
Huatai Futures and Trading Technologies Partner to Provide Connectivity to Chinese Derivatives Markets via the TT? Platform...read more
Wematch and Pirum Systems announce go-live with Bank of America on their integrated service on Securities Lending...read more
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Podcast
Cybersecurity Trends and the Changing Role of the CISO
With the rate of cyber attacks on the rise, firms should be ramping up their cybersecurity procedures and teams. At the same time the role of the Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is changing as the role gains prominence and must evolve in this rapidly changing space. In this DerivSource podcast, we spoke to Joe Krull, Senior Analyst, at Aite Group about the top trends in cybersecurity in 2020 including tips for CISOs, hiring and keeping up with technology. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
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Weekly News
17 April 2020
What''s New?
How the Role of COO is Evolving
Recently, BNP Paribas Securities Services published a report entitled "The Future COO" which explores the changing role of Chief Operating Officers (COOs) in financial services based on a survey of over 250 COOs globally. In a Q&A, Simon Olenka, Regional Head of the UK and Middle East, formerly Head of Client Delivery UK at BNP Paribas Securities Services, explores the top findings of this survey and how this C-level role is evolving today and amidst wider industry changes. Read now
CFTC Continues to Lead - Stepping Up to Global Data Mandates
By Allan D. Grody, President, Financial InterGroup Advisors. Read now
CSDR Complexities: How to Manage Buy-ins and Reduce Trade Fails Efficiently
In a DerivSource Q&A, Matt Johnson, Associate Director, ITP Product Management, at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) shares his view on how buy-side firms can address the complexities of CSDR including managing mandatory buy-ins and reduce trade failures by leveraging automation to enable a no-touch processing workflow rather than increasing headcount. Read now
Five things we can learn from the (often-painful) experiences of chief data officers
Virginie O'Shea, post-trade fintech analyst and advisor, explores. Read now
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Industry News
ISDA Announces Preliminary Results of Consultation on Pre-cessation Fallbacks for LIBOR...read more
Q1 global futures and options volume jumps 43.2% to record 11.41 billion contracts...read more
Cassini Systems Partners with AcadiaSoft to Help Clients Manage Initial Margin Requirements...read more
QuantHouse leverages advanced cloud-based robot agents for automation of global operations...read more
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Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Recording available
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
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UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
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Weekly New
23 October 2020
What''s New?
The CFTC's Swap Data Reporting Amendments: More Than Meets the Eye
Carolyn K Van den Daelen, Managing Partner and Chief of Staff at Quorsus, explores. Read more
D&I in Financial Services: A Slow and Bumpy Road to a more Diversified and Inclusive Workforce
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the progress that has been made, the long lasting impact of the pandemic and the many gaps still needed to be filled Read more
Market Conduct and Personal Account Dealing: How Firms are Adapting to the 'New Normal'
With many City workers continuing to work from home for the foreseeable future, firms are grappling with how to maintain market conduct standards when employees are not physically present. Organisational culture and technology both have roles to play to keep firms on the right side of regulators in the 'new normal'. Read more or listen to the related podcast series here.
Market Conduct & PAD: Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
In this episode, we look at how USA-based firms are managing changes to market conduct as a result of remote working. We also discuss the role of technology and related software services in assisting firms to better adhere to market conduct and compliance practices, and hopefully builds better controls to support the new needs of today. Rex Gooch, General Manager of Retail Surveillance at FIS and its Protegent Business Unit shares his views. Listen now
Top Content
The Brewing Stormlet in Cleared Swaps
There's a small storm brewing in a corner of the swaps market which may or may not become a big deal. Whatever happens, everyone needs to become familiar with the possibilities, and plan for the possible changes, which are happening very soon. George Bollenbacher explores. Read more
Industry News
LCH successfully completes transition to SOFR discounting...read more
Finastra and CloudMargin partner to deliver Collateral Management as a Service...read more
SteelEye Enhances RegTech Suite with Refinitiv Multi-Asset Market Data...read more
More news
Podcast Series
In a DerivSource podcast series with FIS, we are exploring the challenges when it comes to maintaining controls for market conduct and personal account trading when the majority of market professionals are working remotely and away from the office and their teams during the pandemic. Below are available episodes to listen to:
Podcast 1 - The Challenges & Value of Maintaining Company Culture
Podcast 2 - Regulatory Guidance for Remote Working
Podcast 3 - Harnessing Technology for Market Conduct Practices with Remote Working
Past Industry Analysis and Commentary
Options on Euro-BUXL?Futures to Launch to Support Demand
Eurex is set to launch options on Euro-Buxl? Futures in September 2020, citing client demand for a product to address bond yield volatility at the long end of the curve. In a DerivSource Q&A, Lee Bartholomew, Head of Fixed Income Product R&D at Eurex and Thomas Bamford-Murphy, Head of LongEnd Options Europe at Maven Securities, discuss the benefits of this new volatility trading and risk hedging tool. Read more
What the heck is an API strategy?
Firms are focused on developing 'ecosystems' and an API strategy is key to these wider plans but the level of sophistication of a firm's digital maturity in the area of APIs can vary greatly, says Virginie O'Shea, Founder of Firebrand Research. Read now
Pandemic: Opportunity for Boosting Operational Resilience but How?
In a Q&A with DerivSource, Marc Schr?ter, Head of Global Product Management, SimCorp, and Noel Hillman, Founder and CEO of Clear Path Analysis share the key takeaways of this report for how buy-side firms, including asset managers, insurance companies,and pension funds, can start making changes now. Read now
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Weekly News
28th February 2020
What''s New?
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
Industry News
ISDA Publishes Results of Consultation on Fallbacks for Derivatives Referencing Euro LIBOR and EURIBOR...read more
EquiLend Collateral Trading Service Goes Live...read more
Pirum launches CSDR fails cost reporting and enhances SSI enrichment service...read more
TriOptima Expands triResolve Margin to Offer SWIFT Payment Infrastructure...read more
Trading Technologies's TT? Platform Named Blocksize Capital's Preferred Front-End Execution Platform...read more
SimCorp launches new machine learning initiative with start-up, Alkymi, targeting institutional investment challenges...read more
Hazeltree Enhances Hazeltree Collateral ManagerT With AcadiaSoft Partnership...read more
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Upcoming Webinars
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Join our panel of experts March 3rd for a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
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Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
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Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG - Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
The Slow Demise of LIBOR: Why the IBOR Transition is Slow Moving
LIBOR may be tainted by scandal but why is the market so slow at moving on? Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the operational and legal challenges industry participants will encounter during the IBOR transition now and ahead of the 2020 deadline. Read now
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Weekly News
6th March 2020
What''s New?
Taking no Prisoners - the Cybersecurity Threat to Financial Services
Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the current landscape and identifies the most prominent cyber threats and cybersecurity methods financial institutions are employing to protect themselves. Read now
Coronavirus: How to Hedge Risks and Remain Flexible Amidst Market Changes and Unknowns
In a DerivSource expert Q&A, Chris Towner, Director, at Chatham Financial, explores how financial institutions, including corporates and funds, can adopt strategies and procedures to ensure they have the flexibility required to hedge FX risk in light of changing market conditions and 'unknowns', including the coronavirus or COVID-19. Read now
Derivatives Workflow in 2020: How to Balance Capital Efficiency and Uncertainty
UMR and best execution among other drivers, are forcing buy-side firms to reassess their derivatives workflow. In this Q&A, Phil Simons, Global Head Fixed Income Sales - Derivatives, Funding & Financing and Ricky Maloney, Head of Buy-Side Sales at Eurex, discuss what a more capital and cost-efficient structure for derivatives looks like in 2020. They explore some of the common challenges, key considerations, and unknowns that buy-side firms must take into account when establishing a new foundation for derivatives pre- and post-trade workflow that is efficient, regulatory compliant and future-proof. Read now
Clearing the Final UMR Hurdles - Custodians and Sell-Side Provided Solutions
Lynn Strongin Dodds looks at the impact of UMR on the final 5 and 6 constituents and the collateral solutions that market participants (sell-side firms and custodians) are providing to address the challenges. Read now
Author Interview: What Could Be The Best Strategy To Rule The OTC Derivatives Market?
Ligia Catherine Arias-Barrera, Ph.D University of Warwick and Partner at Nalanda Analytica (Regulatory Consulting Firm) is author of the book "Regulation and Supervision of the OTC Derivatives Market," which recently was added to the BookAuthority's41 Best Banking Law Books of All Time. In this Q&A, Arias-Barrera offers highlights of the book and what she believes lies ahead for this market from her academic and legal perspective. Read now
Industry News
Eurex enables global ESG investing with new MSCI index-based derivatives...read more
Asset Control Puts Users in Charge of their Data with Launch of Ops360 Solution...read more
FIA Tech Selects Baton Systems to Streamline Futures Brokerage Payments...read more
The Derivatives Service Bureau announces 2020 Industry Consultation timeline...read more
AFME publishes recommendations for partial settlement under CSDR...read more
An Industry First: Cloud9 and IPC Launch Innovative Disaster Recovery as a Service Solution...read more
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Webinars
Navigating the Perfect Storm of New Regulation: Exploring Post-Trade Strategies for the Buy Side
March 31st 2020
Can a holistic post-trade strategy help buy-side firms manage the compounding impact and challenges of multiple regulations including UMR, CSDR and SFTR in 2020 and beyond?
Register Now
UMR Compliance and Optimization for Upcoming Phases 5 and 6 and Beyond
Recording available
Listen to hear a discussion about phase 5 and 6 UMR implementation, and why/how firms should start preparing margin optimization strategies now.
Register Now
Podcast - ESG Series
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on Data
Part four of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this episode, we explore how data impacts the ESG space with Chris Johnson of HSBC Securities Services, who talks about how his firm is analysing third-party ESG data to support its clients with reporting and measurement. Listen in to also hear how the EU development of ESG taxonomy could impact this space going forward. Listen now
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG): Spotlight on ESG Asset Management
Part three of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the third episode of this ESG podcast series, we spoke to James Purcell of UBS about the potential for growth in ESG derivatives and ESG-related fixed income investing as well as some of the challenges associated with this growth. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on ESG Derivatives
Part two of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In the second episode in our ESG podcast series, we explore the growing trend towards environmental, social and governance investing and specifically, ESG-focused derivatives and futures. In this episode, Zubin Ramdarshan of Eurex discusses how client demand has led to the introduction of ESG index derivatives and the successful launch of several ESG-related products. Listen now
Podcast Series: Spotlight on Legal
Part one of our four-part podcast series on ESG or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.
In this podcast, I am joined by two legal experts who shed light on ESG from a legal perspective. We have Michael Green, Counsel at Latham and Watkins and Paul Davies, Partner at Latham and Watkins. Listen now
Industry Analysis and Commentary
D?j? vu for 2020? Regs, Geopolitical Change, ESG & Tech Innovation to Continue to Dominate Agendas
The new year will be dominated by old issues and challenges pertaining to geopolitical change, regulation and the continued rise of ESG and technological innovation. Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the impact for the derivatives and fintech space. Read now
At a Glance: Trends & Industry Developments that will shape 2020
In a DerivSource feature, we speak to experts in the areas post-trade, regulatory compliance and collateral management about what trends or market developments they believe will shape the coming year for their firms and the wider industry. Read on for insight into what lies ahead for 2020 including the LIBOR transition, EMIR 2.2. UMR, FRTB and more. Read now
Industry Influencer: A Quest to Transform Post-Trade Processing from a Chief Information Officer
Lynn Bishop was appointed Chief Information Officer at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp (DTCC) in 2019. In a Q&A, she offers insight into the role and her goals for 2020, and discusses the challenge and opportunities digital transformation will present in the coming year for DTCC, as well as the industry at large. Read now
The Evolution of ESG - Perspectives on ESG Legal, Data, Derivatives & Investment Opportunities
In a new DerivSource podcast series, we explore the evolution of ESG with leading industry experts to offer insight into the changing space from a legal and asset management perspective, the rise of ESG derivatives/futures and important role of data. Read now
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