The Case for a Reference Data Utility
The Case for a Reference Data Utility
The idea of a centralized “utility” for managing reference data is gaining traction as financial organizations seek to...
CCPs Gain Traction in Europe
The use of central counterparties for funding collateral has increased according a survey by the European Central Bank ahead...
Squeezing Alpha From Volatility
Institutional investors are seeking long-term returns in excess of target benchmarks, while attempting to reduce the risk of...
Drive for Multi-Asset Trading Continues
Asset managers are talking up the benefits of multi-asset class trading systems, among them the ability to trade...
Fragmentation Vexes Options Market
Fragmentation Vexes Options Market
Canadian Dark Pools Adapt to Market Change
Canadian dark trading venues have adapted their pricing models to reflect the new realities created by price improvement...
Congress Unlikely to Act on HFT
Congress is unlikely to take any legislative action against high-frequency trading according to analysts at KBW, the...
SEF Rules Inhibit Cross-Border Trades
SEF Rules Inhibit Cross-Border Trades
Regulatory Harmonization in Focus
As regulators across the U.S., Europe and Asia move forward with new derivatives regulations, the concern among market...