Operations, Execution & Technology archive
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Technology is driving market structure efficiencies, experts say
During a panel discussion on the future of market structure at FIA's International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., industry leaders discussed the impact of recent volatility as well as innovative trends that will impact business models in the future.
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2021 M&A - Deals focus on trading tech, digital assets, post-trade solutions
Big capital raises from up-and-coming firms alongside some high-profile mergers tell the story of an evolving industry, with trends in trading technology and digital assets at the forefront.
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FIA responds to FCA and BofE on reporting, data and Trade Repositories registration
FIA has responded to a joint consultation paper issued by the Financial Conduct Authority and Bank of England regarding changes to reporting requirements, procedures for data quality and registration of Trade Repositories under UK EMIR. The consultation sets out proposals relating to measures for mandatory delegated reporting requirements, counterparty notifications and reconciliations processes and the use of XML schemas and global identifiers based on the adoption of CPMI-IOSCO CDE recommendations.
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MarketVoice Podcast - The quietly successful LIBOR transition
Derivatives markets have long been warned the cessation of certain LIBOR panels after December 31, 2021. And thankfully, that date has come and gone without incident. Steve Hamilton, ICE's global head of financial derivatives, talks with FIA about the hard work of preparing for this moment and prospects for future liquidity in risk-free rates including SONIA.
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Viewpoint – Our heads in the clouds
I am struck by the enormous change that seemed to happen under our noses in our capital and risk markets—mostly driven by disruptive technology and the convergence of big tech and Wall Street.
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Viewpoint – A new focus on operations and standards
FIA has embarked on an initiative to assess the lessons we learned from the March 2020 volatility, and to develop a strategy to improve and modernize our settlement workflow.
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Derivatives industry experts call for collaboration on operational efficiencies
At FIA Expo, market participants agree the time has come to discuss industry-led standards
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Chicago derivatives firms gather for golf and a good cause
Chicago's derivatives community recently reunited for a day of networking and sunshine as the FIA Operations Americas Golf Outing took place for the first time since the pandemic began. And thanks to strong turnout and the generosity of participants, the event raised roughly $30,000 for local charities.
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Standardization vital to growth of derivatives markets, experts say
Operational efficiencies were a key topic of discussion at the first day of the 2021 International Derivatives Expo in London on 27 September, with experts pointing to the need for automation and standardization to support both resilience and innovation in cleared derivatives markets.
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Can standardization and digitalization make physical deliveries easier for futures markets?
In a recent webinar sponsored by the FIA Operations Americas Division, experts discussed the various processing and settlement issues that exist in physical commodities markets and how industry bodies such as FIA might play a key role in leading the way on standardization.
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