IHS Markit automates post-trade syndicated loan processes for JP Morgan and BlackRock
JP Morgan Securities Services and BlackRock are the first two organisations to use the new electronic messaging solution provided by IHS Markit’s ClearPar.
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Shanghai-London Stock Connect launch gives new landmark avenue to Chinese market
The new programme represents the first time foreign investors can access China A-Shares, via depository receipts, outside of the Greater China region.
ECB adds SIA and Colt to Eurosystem market infrastructures network
Earlier this month, the ECB granted SWIFT the first network licence enabling it to provide connectivity services to the ESMIG.
RBI becomes first foreign custodian to open account with Russia’s NSD
The connectivity is the latest effort by RBI as it looks to establish itself as a gateway to Eastern European market infrastructures.
Operational cost-cutting takes a back-seat for the buy-side in favour of expanding investment capabilities
New buy-side survey shows operational strategy priorities for the next two years, along with attitudes towards new technologies.
Deploying ‘futuristic technology’ to clearing and settlement will achieve a ‘medieval result’, new report claims
Report says DLT cannot replace clearing and settlement entirely, without imposing the very costs it was designed to reduce.
Symphony attracts $165 million investment from Standard Chartered and MUFG
Messaging system Symphony has raised more than $460 million in capital to date since it was established in 2014.
Top ten discussion points from the Network Forum Annual Meeting
Technology, regulation, diversity, Brexit, T2S, the role of the network manager and much more discussed at the annual event, this year held in Athens.
Firms unprepared for internal settlement reporting in next phase of CSDR
This rules will require firms that are taking on settlement themselves, and not through a CSD or sub-custodian, to report data on a quarterly basis.
Singaporean asset manager signs up for SS&C’s front-to-back platform
The mandate represents the successful integration of front-office technology firm Eze Software with SS&C GlobeOp.