The authorisation will enable the firm to offer futures, perpetual contracts and options trading, and follows increasing institutional demand for regulated access to digital asset derivatives markets.
Specifically, firms using the SimCorp One investment management platform will have direct access to MSCI’s private market datasets and managed data collection services.
Strategic partnership aims to help firms reduce manual email processing, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen compliance oversight.
Individual served as head of trading at Oceanwood Capital Management and Octopus, and has also worked as a trader at SAC Capital and Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein.
The new offering aims to address challenges traditionally facing equity derivatives markets including fixed trading hours and legacy clearing cycles, beneficial for both institutional and retail clients, One Trading chief executive tells The TRADE.
Individual has more than 27 years’ financial markets experience; has also previously served at Credit Suisse, FBR, and Janney Montgomery Scott.
The two firms are currently the only CCPs in the region to receive the accreditation; move is expected to strengthen connectivity between markets in Europe and the United Arab Emirates.
Individual holds more than 15 years’ financial markets experience; has also previously served at Odey Asset Management, Walker Crips and Ashcourt Rowan.
The submission will be made through the launch of a new non-profit organisation; move follows the recent launch of ESMA’s initial selection process for the tape on Monday.