LCH SwapClear extends clearing eligibility to SWESTR and DESTR reference rates
Latest move comes as part of LCH’s goal to support the benchmark transition in the cleared and bilateral Nordic markets.
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UK government sets up taskforce to explore shift to T+1
The Accelerated Settlement Taskforce, chaired by Charlie Geffen, was launched by the Chancellor on 9 December 2022.
Deutsche Börse facilitates first digital issuance of fixed income bond
Transaction on Deutsche Börse’s D7 digital post-trade, the KfW transaction involves a bond with a volume of €20 million.
Post-Brexit derivatives clearing tussle continues as European Commission clamps down on non-EU CCPs
Regulatory package put forward today by the European Commission is intended to reduce EU participants reliance on CCPs outside of the Bloc and repatriate clearing volumes.
Goldman Sachs, UBS and Banco Santander support DLT proof of concept initiated by Fnality and HQLAx
Proof of concept showcases how platforms running on different DLTs can be linked, alongside paving the way for the settlement of intraday transactions.
Waiting for regulation to be finalised should not deter preparation for the adoption of newer asset classes, finds panel
Speaking at the Post-Trade Forum 2022, panelists discussed the future of newer asset classes and the challenges associated with the clearing of these assets institutionally.
ASX scraps DLT post-trade project after six years as once heralded initiative leaves behind a trail of failings
Exchange’s CHESS replacement project with Digital Asset comes to an end after significant time and costs are poured in over six years to no avail.
EuroCCP rebrands to Cboe Clear Europe following 2020 acquisition
Since acquiring the clearing house, Cboe has grown the number of venues it provides clearing services to from 37 to 47.
Eurex lures euro clearing volumes to Europe post-Brexit with new buy-side incentive scheme
The clearinghouse confirmed the move was to reduce reliance on CCPs outside of the EU in line with regulatory objectives.
Leaders in Trading 2022: Meet the nominees for…. Outstanding Post-Trade Services Provider
Learn more about the five firms shortlisted for our Editors’ Choice Award for Outstanding Post-Trade Services Provider this year: including DTCC, Deutsche Börse, Euronext, LCH and OSTTRA.