Operations & Technology Archive

Traction for an industry-led European consolidated tape solution is growing, with a number of the region's markets backing recent proposals made by The COBA Project. read more>

The European Securities and Markets Authority has released a consultation paper on interoperability between central counterparties as part of its obligations under new derivatives legislation. read more>

The Australian Stock Exchange's plan to clear over-the-counter interest rate swaps came a step closer this week, as seven banks stepped forward to support the project. read more>

Tokyo-based firm Okasan Securities has selected trading solutions provider Fidessa for its prop trading business, as trading firms in Japan adapt to increasing levels of automated trading. read more>

Sell-side consolidation in 2012 left the buy-side with less choice but fewer suppliers to keep happy. Is this cyclical change or is something more fundamental going on? read more>

SIX Group, the Swiss financial market infrastructure operator, has acquired Norway's Oslo Clearing, as central counterparties across Europe undergo expansions ahead of regulatory changes. read more>

Buy-side firms will have greater scope to manage costs and commission sharing agreements at the fund level with a new product from trading solutions provider Instinet. read more>

Multi-asset clearing house CME Clearing Europe has selected investment management services provider BNY Mellon to offer a tri-party collateral service to its members. read more>

Anglo-French clearer LCH.Clearnet has applied for regulatory approval to extend its OTC interest rate clearing service to Australia. read more>

Leading industry players are calling for European policy makers to intervene and provide greater detail on how a competitive consolidated tape for Europe would work, fearing exchanges will not reduce data costs on their own. read more>