Would securities finance and derivatives markets benefit from a consolidated master agreement? The International Swaps and Derivatives Association thinks so
SFT asked 21 firms about their 2021 wishlist. Adapting to the new regulatory environment was the most popular answer alongside further modernisation and a return to normality post-COVID. Interestingly, ESG was not a dominant trend
With markets still in the throes of COVID-19, the threat of negative interest rates still looms large for the securities finance industry, with major consequences in store for those reliant on cash collateral and reinvestment. SFT delves into what happens if rates go south
The new Cappitech industry survey reveals that most companies are battling with elements of their reporting. Ron Finberg, regulatory specialist at Cappitech, highlights inefficiencies and errors as a reason to change reporting, with new and changing regulations, Brexit and coronavirus as key concerns
Tradewind Markets, a DLT platform aiming to overhaul the settlement of precious metals, has recruited banking veterans, including J.P. Morgan’s global head collateral chief Michael Albanese, who see blockchain as a way to revitalise liquidity pools and provide new collateral options
Enterprise-wide collateral management: dream, nightmare or emerging reality. A selection of the Pirum team was asked for their views on this important topic
Options Clearing Corporation’s Matt Wolfe details how the US equity derivative clearinghouse has gone above and beyond to ensure its members are protected from defaults and extreme market volatility