OCC greenlights banks’ engagement in crypto-asset services
The decision is the latest in a string of positive developments for US custodians looking to push forward with their digital asset strategies.
Regulation
Fireside Friday with… BBH’s Adrian Whelan
Adrian Whelan, managing director and global head of market intelligence at Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), discusses DORA's extraterritorial impact, regulatory influence, and challenges, along with the evolving role of tokenisation in institutional finance.
SEC extends US Treasury clearing compliance deadline in bid to help firms implement necessary risk management changes
SEC rule delay aimed at maintaining status quo in the $28.5 trillion market until end of 2026.
ESMA introduces new reporting standards for CSDs under CSDR refit
These changes primarily impact CSDs but also have indirect consequences for investors, banks, and financial institutions.
Euroclear to participate in the UK’s digital securities sandbox
This initiative, led by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), aims to promote innovation by enabling regulated digital securities trading and settlement.
SEC delays new short selling reporting rule until 2026
Originally set for 14 February 2025, the deadline has now been extended to 17 February 2026, giving institutional investment managers additional time to comply.
Predictions for 2025: Best of the rest
Our predictions conclude with a range of industry predictions from Northern Trust, DTCC, Chainlink Labs, Firebrand Research, SSImple, Pivot, Coalition Greenwich and SoundHound AI on trends set to impact the industry in 2025.
Predictions for 2025: Private markets
Our predictions continue as State Street, Deutsche Bank, Apex Group, Milestone Group and Canoe Intelligence give their views on private markets and how it is set to impact the industry in 2025.
Zodia Custody expands into Luxembourg to serve European market
This marks the seventh location for Zodia Custody, following expansions in Ireland, the UK, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan.
ASX sets 2029 target for post-trade system overhaul completion with T+1 shift expected to follow
The implementation is now targeted for 2029, with costs expected to be between AUD $270 million and $320 million