Asset Classes

UK government to investigate 'short-termism' in equity markets

UK secretary of state for business, innovation and skills Vince Cable has announced an independent review of the UK equity markets, which will make recommendations on the mechanisms of corporate control and accountability provided by UK equity markets and their impact on long-term competitive performance of listed companies.

Post-trade competition the next step in Australia

Multiple clearing and settlement venues will be crucial to delivering the full benefits of competition in Australia, said William Tonkin, director of SecuritEase, the interface technology provider selected by Chi-X Australia to connect to ASX's clearing and settlement infrastructure.

EMIR delayed by access row

Disagreements between UK and German ministers at the Council of the European Union's Economic and Financial Affairs Council have put paid to hopes that the European market infrastructure regulation might be approved before Q4 2011.

Mitsubishi chooses Orc for Japanese options trading

Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities has selected financial technology services provider Orc Group's trading solution to enhance its options market making operations on Japan's Osaka Securities Exchange.

RTS accepts US$ collateral to boost liquidity

RTS Clearing Center, the clearing house for market and infrastructure operator the Russian Trading System, has begun to accept US dollars as collateral for trades on its Futures and Options on Russian Trading System, the RTS Standard markets and within the RTS Money service.