BondEvalue gets approval to operate blockchain-based bond exchange in Singapore
The approval comes as MAS looks to crack down on paper-based trade instruments.
Dealing & Trading Platforms
Background
Until the early 1990s corporate treasury dealing was carried out almost entirely on the phone or via fax, but that all changed with the launch of the online trading platforms which took 61% of active…
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Tech spending driving increase in buy-side trading desk budgets
Greenwich Associates data shows desks trading less liquid asset classes allocate more to technology.
Integral partners with Western Union to provide FX technology solutions
The cloud-based BankFX platform offers control over more than 10,000 currency pairs.
LiquidX partners with Emirates NBD to expand trade finance presence
The partnership will focus on driving innovation in transaction banking.
ING invests in blockchain-based securities lending platform
HQLAx was developed by the bank's blockchain team.
Paxos begins settling US securities trades for Credit Suisse and Instinet
It is the first time that blockchain-enabled settlement has been used in a live environment for US listed securities.
ING selects Tradeteq to distribute commodity trade finance exposure to non-bank investors
Global investment manager Federated Hermes is also using the platform.
OpenDoor opens continuous order book for illiquid US treasuries
State Street will execute transactions matched on the platform.
E-trading growth in Europe benefitting dealers
US banks show strongly in Greenwich Associates Share and Quality Leaders in European Fixed Income report.
GF Securities (Hong Kong) selects new equity trading platform
The Chinese brokerage firm will use the ION Fidessa solution to support its international capital markets clients.
Broadridge introduces AI platform for reconciliation, matching and exception management
Intelligent Automation is designed to bring new levels of productivity and efficiency to the middle and back office.
First live transactions made on Deutsche Börse-HQLAx securities lending platform
Launch of the DLT-based operating model saw Commerzbank, Credit Suisse and UBS execute live transactions.
Sberbank secures blockchain repo patent
The solution, developed entirely by the bank, automates repo deals via blockchain.
Paxos receives SEC go ahead to settle US listed securities
Credit Suisse and Société Générale will be the first to use the blockchain-enabled settlement product.
Global bank consortium creates capital markets syndication platform
DirectBooks is designed to improve communications process around primary securities issuance.
Industry-wide connectivity is critical for trade finance blockchain applications
by Alisa Di Caprio, Vertical Lead, Trade and Supply Chain, R3
Key to unlocking blockchain’s true potential is to make sure the technology fits into the right places
J.P. Morgan and Societe Generale invest in Wematch
The fintech plans to transform traditionally voice-traded financial markets.
Trade flows in US fixed income are driven by analytics, algos and AI
Greenwich Associates names 2019 leaders in US fixed income.
J.P. Morgan’s ‘Volfefe’ index to track market impact of Trump’s tweets
The index will quantify the impact of presidential tweets on rates volatility.
Neptune and CME Group provide composite for global bond market
Collaboration is designed to provide clients access to a higher quality representation of the market.
KPMG partners on blockchain for telecom settlements
The Big Four accounting firm is pooling resources with a trio of tech giants, TOMIA, Microsoft and R3, on the initiative
New blockchain accelerator attracts Amazon and Deloitte
A total of 20 ‘blue chip and crypto firms’ are said to be involved with the accelerator, dubbed Startup Studio
Why can’t post-trade be more like Amazon?
by Emma Johnson, Director, regulatory and market initiatives, securities services , Deutsche Bank
If a washing machine can be ordered from Amazon and delivered next day, why can’t a purchased security be credited as speedily?
Commercial real estate stock exchange nears launch
The International Property Securities Exchange (IPSX) will be dedicated to commercial real estate owners and managers