On June 29, the Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures and the International Organization of Securities Commissions released a set of guidelines for strengthening cybersecurity at exchanges and other financial market infrastructures.
CONTINUE READINGThe U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network on July 19 issued frequently asked questions regarding recently adopted customer due diligence requirements for financial institutions.
CONTINUE READINGASX, the Australian securities exchange, plans to launch the first phase of a new electronic platform in November.
CONTINUE READINGE*Trade Expands Derivatives Offerings Via Acquisition of OptionsHouse
CONTINUE READINGIntercontinental Exchange is betting that the credit default swap market is ready for customers and dealers to come together on a single platform.
CONTINUE READINGTullett Prebon, an interdealer broker headquartered in London, acquired a long-term license of CME’s hybrid trading technology.
CONTINUE READINGEurex plans to roll out two upgrades of its T7 trading platform next year, starting with version 5.0 in June and version 6.0 in December.
CONTINUE READINGKoscom, South Korea’s leading financial IT solutions provider, and Colt, a global high-speed financial services network owner, have announced a partnership that will provide ultra-low latency connectivity between capital markets traders in Korea and the world’s major stock and derivatives exchanges.
CONTINUE READINGOn Sept. 5, FIA submitted a letter to the European Securities and Markets Authority responding to ESMA's consultation on a proposed delay to the clearing obligation for "Category 3" counterparties, which are financial counterparties with a limited volume of derivatives trading activity.
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