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Baton Systems integrates with LCH to enhance collateral workflow automation
07 May 2021 US
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The addition of LCH will extend Baton’s network of CCPs that now includes several exchange operators

Bequant gains VFAA licences for exchange and prime brokerage
07 May 2021 Malta
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

Bequant Exchange and Bequant Pro were incorporated in August 2018 in Malta, to take advantage of the digital assets framework that was introduced by the MFSA in 2019

Northern Trust completes Parilux Investment Technology acquisition
07 May 2021 US
Reporter: Becky Bellamy

The acquisition bolsters Northern Trust Front Office Solutions, which provides a holistic data management platform for in-house investment teams managing multi-asset class portfolios

Apex submits superior bid for Mainstream Group
07 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

On 30 April, the board of Mainstream determined Apex’s offer of AUD $2.55 cash per share by way of a scheme of arrangement to be a superior proposal

Hazeltree launches AANA estimator for firms approaching UMR compliance
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Hazeltree’s AANA Estimator will utilise a firm’s internal data, or data from their counterparties, to perform this critical calculation

Volatility events triggered by GameStop are ‘part of a larger story’, says Gensler
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

During today's GameStop hearing, Gary Gensler, chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), will argue that shortening the standard settlement cycle could reduce costs and risks in the markets

Confluence collaborates with J.P. Morgan to deliver portfolio analytics solution
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

By Q3 2021, Delta, Confluence’s risk and performance solution will have expanded coverage powered by J.P. Morgan’s proprietary analytics to include US securitised products

Deutsche Boerse takes remaining stake in Clearstream Fund Centre
06 May 2021 Luxembourg
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Deutsche Boerse has agreed to acquire the remaining 49 per cent stake in Clearstream Fund Centre from UBS, for CHF 390 million

SIONIC: now is the time for accelerating the settlement cycle
06 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

“Today’s digital world is forcing the financial services industry to address the risks inherent in the current T+2 settlement model. We are ready to assist firms in preparation for this necessary and imminent change,” SIONIC cites

HSBC gains fund administration mandate from CC&L Financial Group
06 May 2021 UK
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

As part of the new mandate, HSBC will service CC&L Financial Group’s first Ireland-registered UCITS umbrella fund

NYDFS permits Standard Custody to unlock the value of digital assets
06 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

NYDFS charter permits Standard Custody to offer custodial and escrow services for clients seeking to unlock the value of digital assets and open new investment opportunities across the world of decentralised finance

Frank Anduiza to lead Ultimus’ sales management efforts for private fund
05 May 2021 US
Reporter: Maddie Saghir

Ultimus Fund Solutions has bolstered its team with the addition of Frank Anduiza as executive vice president, head of private fund sales, for the firm’s private fund administration services group