Reading Time: 2 minutes The SEC has adopted amendments to Form N-PORT reporting requirements, aimed at providing both themselves and investors with more timely information about registered investment companies’ portfolio holdings. This move is designed to help assess and mitigate risks within these funds, making it a significant development for the industry. For investment Read more…
Reading Time: 2 minutes Increasing trade volumes and evolving regulations are driving a wave of digital modernization within the capital markets ecosystem. With cryptocurrency users soaring to over 320 million in 2022—a 150% increase from the previous year—the pressure to scale systems is more significant than ever. This begs the question: Are current trading Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes Numbers released from DTCC on Jun 4, 2024, (one week into the T+1 transition in North America) showed that Wall Street had just passed what many thought would be the toughest test of the accelerated T+1 regime. Key trade fail rates dropped in the first week of T+1 to 1.71%, Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes The US capital markets have been solidifying their position as a leading global hub, attracting companies from various sectors and regions. This trend was evident in 2021 when Swiss sneaker brand On Holding announced its Initial Public Offering (IPO) launch directly on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Fast forward Read more…
Reading Time: 3 minutes The US securities trading industry recently transitioned to a T+1 settlement cycle from T+2, marking a significant change aimed at increasing market efficiency and reducing risk. Canada transitioned to the T+1 settlement cycle for equity and long-term debt market trades on May 27, 2024, ahead of the US market. The Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes The capital markets industry is facing disruptions from ongoing regulatory changes, higher interest rates, and geopolitical tensions, among other things. In 2023, the SEC has reported a 15% increase in enforcement actions, while FINRA has seen a 20% rise in fines related to trading practices; highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny. To Read more…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Catching up with an old college buddy visiting India from the U.S. after 5 years became more than just a trip down memory lane—it sparked an intense curiosity in me, driving me to obsessively explore the stark differences in mobile payment adoption between India and the US. I took this Read more…
Reading Time: 8 minutes With the D-day (May 28, 2024) fast approaching, market participants are on an intense countdown, preparing for the T+1 settlement cycle. It’s more than a ticking clock—it’s a call to action. Across the globe, financial market institutions (FMIs) are rethinking old models and embracing new opportunities. As industry participants preparing for Read more…
Reading Time: 4 minutes Learn how corporate actions impact order routing & execution so broker-dealers can streamline core & post-trade operations for a seamless trading lifecycle.
Reading Time: 4 minutes Learn why firms will need to adopt an effective corporate action automation supported by a robust post-trade infrastructure for a shorter T+1 settlement cycle.
Reading Time: 3 minutes Check out how broker-dealers can upgrade their existing processes to unlock the true value of their Securities Lending program through the Ionixx solution.
Reading Time: 6 minutes How can correspondent clearing firms prepare for risk management & mitigation. Explore our blog on automated risk control and correspondent operations.