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IDX: Clearing up clearing in Europe

With volatility a constant market presence in recent years, and expected to be for the foreseeable future, regulators need to ensure that firms can...

IDX: Bumper election year could be less disruptive than feared

Political instability feels more of a threat than ever, but what impact is it really having on markets? Exchanges weighed in at this year’s...

Hahn vows to continue drive for EU bond sovereign status

Johannes Hahn, commissioner responsible for budget and administration at the European Commission (EC) has said the organisation intends to continue its push for bonds...

IDX 2024: Tokenised collateral could accelerate clearing

Conversations around tokenisation have been ramping up over the last six to nine months, according to speakers on the ‘Promise of Tokensation’ panel at...

IDX 2024: Divergence or convergence for EU and UK regulation?

Regulation is an ever-changing beast; panellists at this year’s International Derivative Expo conference provided updates on new mandates, progress being made and how implementation...

FINBOURNE completes Series B funding round

FINBOURNE Technology has raised £55 million in Series B funding, led by Highland Europe and AVP. The firm remains majority employee owned. The results follow...

FILS USA: Opportunities remain in EM and ESG

Away from the US corporate and government bond market, this year’s Fixed Income Leaders Summit, emphasised the value of investing in both emerging markets...

FILS USA: Policy, predictions and reasons for optimism

While outlooks are often gloomy, speakers at this year’s Fixed Income Leaders Summit were optimistic about the future of the industry. That said, the...

FILS USA: How all-to-all trading can break through the 17% barrier

Robert Fink, head of buy-side relationships at analyst firm Coalition Greenwich, opened a session at the Fixed Income Leaders Summit in Boston, by noting...