ESMA launches public consultation on distributed ledger technology
by Kylene Casanova
ESMA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the possible use of DLT in securities markets, its potential benefits and the risks that such broader use may pose.
Dealing & Trading
Background
All corporate treasury departments deal in one or more of the following financial instruments: FX, money market, interest rate derivatives, equities and commodities. Mostly the corporate treasury…
Read moreESMA replies to EC on treatment of commodity derivatives trading under MiFID II
by Kylene Casanova
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published an official opinion on MiFID II and MiFIR, in response to comments from the European Commission.
Target2’s turnover decreases due to TS2 and economic sluggishness
by Kylene Casanova
Changes in financial market infrastructure, with more migration to TS2, and slow economic growth in Europe are behind the 4.6 per cent decrease in turnover announced by Target2.
IBA calls for input on how corporates use Libor
by Kylene Casanova
ICE Benchmark Administration (IBA) has published a paper setting out the roadmap for the evolution of the London inter-bank offered rate (Libor) benchmark.
Taiwan may curb lending to derivatives defaulters
by Kylene Casanova
Taiwan's financial regulator is considering measures to protect its banking sector from FX and trading risk by enabling banks to check corporate derivatives trading records, reports The Corporate Treasurer.
CTMfile web-site revamp: faster, & more responsive design for all devices + RANTS
by Jack Large
Hear the anguish in our RANTS and enjoy the clarity and speed on your desktop, tablet and phone
EC adopts central clearing rules for certain credit derivative contracts
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission has adopted a new set of rules that requires certain over-the-counter (OTC) credit derivative contracts to be cleared through central counterparties (CCPs).
Seven ways the financial industry can benefit from blockchain technology
by Kylene Casanova
Euroclear and Oliver Wyman have jointly published a white paper on the potential of blockchain technology and how it could be used and adopted.
Ultimate ordering system: integration with daily processes NOT separate solution
by Kylene Casanova
First shopping app integrated into a refrigerator: MasterCard and Samsung launch Groceries by MasterCard App in USA
triReduce CLS Forward FX Compression Service cuts FX trading risk + other benefits
by Kylene Casanova
CLS enhances financial stability by providing risk mitigation and operational services for the global FX market using portfolio compression
Why do we need Target2-Securities?
by Kylene Casanova
The European Commission's banking and finance October newsletter explains exactly what Target2-Securities (T2S) is and why we need it.
ESMA publishes technical standards on MiFID II, MAR and CSDR
by Kylene Casanova
The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its final technical standards on some of the most important legislative measures to be introduced following the financial crisis of 2008.
Markit launches a centralised FX trade confirmation service
by Kylene Casanova
Leading banks and 50 asset managers sign up for the new service
ACT responds to FRAND benchmarks consultation
by Kylene Casanova
The ACT has responded to a consultation on financial benchmarks issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.
FX added to MyTREASURY to allow treasurers to trade FX and MMF on single screen
by Kylene Casanova
EBS BrokerTec integrates MyTreasury into product portfolio, entering the corporate client segment and Money Markets as ICAP continues its strategy to expand its electronic offerings
Thomson Reuters adds FXall trading capability into Eikon for corporate treasurers
by Kylene Casanova
FXall QuickTrade is now integrated into Eikon so corporates can now access 140 FXall liquidity providers and trade on their prices from within the same screen
ESMA publishes updated list of authorised CCPs
by Kylene Casanova
An updated list of central counterparties (CCPs) has been published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
T2S launch supported by Swift’s VAN Solution
by Kylene Casanova
Target2-Securities went live on Monday and Swift's Value Added Network (VAN) Solution for T2S supported the launch.
Overcome the good, the bad & the ugly in today’s FX market & cut your FX costs
by Kylene Casanova
WEBchat-discussion: BetterFX’s Matt Richardson, and New Change FX’s Andy Woolmer discuss today’s wild FX market. And how to REALLY understand your costs, and to cut them significantly
ACI FMA association’s new Model Code 2015 on governing ethics & market conduct
by Kylene Casanova
Updated version gives new guidance governing ethics and market conduct across fixed income, currency and commodity markets
IFX Forum Publishes Version 2.4 of IFX Business Message Specification
by Kylene Casanova
Forum's Annual Meeting, April 27-29, to discuss Future Plans
Bloomberg TOMS designated as FCA approved reporting mechanism for MiFID reporting
by Kylene Casanova
Potential opens up to use a single trading platform for all asset classes
Misys extends trade reporting capabilities to DTCC Global Trade Repository
by Kylene Casanova
Hosted Regulatory Reporting Service now set for global reporting and commodities support
Kantox - the peer-to-peer FX netting service - has taken $1bn FX trades
by Kylene Casanova
From $0 to $1bn in 4 years. Peer-to-peer netting service is now well proven with over 1,000 corporate clients in 20 countries. “Here’s to the crazy ones…. who see things differently.”