The global move towards central clearing, and the posting of margin on uncleared OTC derivatives, sees asset managers increasingly looking to outsource collateral management.
An upgrade and new data centre for hosting services may spark interest in algorithmic trading strategies on Hong Kong stocks, as latency is reduced to below two milliseconds.
Brokers and exchange officials see market structure and services as relatively more important than latency, suggesting post-trade arrangements are increasingly important to ...
Singapore Exchange may be improving its technology to increase trading speeds and liquidity, but it is aware that clearing and settlement remains an issue.
The European derivatives exchange says volumes are growing fast, particularly from small prop-trading firms using algorithmic trading.
The French firm continues to build its securities services business in Asia with a China office and a listed derivatives clearing licence in Singapore.
The bank's Middle East custody and clearing business now extends to five markets, with the addition of six staff.
Corporate and financial firms want to know more about the likely impact of central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives, according to Greenwich Associates. A big issue ...
The London-based clearing house beat seven other firms to the mandate. Meanwhile, Chi-X is in talks with other Asia-Pacific exchanges over similar deals.
Members of the Singapore Stock Exchange can now use Citi for third-party clearing.
Bahrain’s central bank releases a new regulatory framework for custodians.
Citi’s direct custody and clearing services are now available in the United Arab Emirates.
The multi-currency, multi-market custody and settlement service reduces risk by settling carbon credits simultaneously against cash.
The European depository bank seals an agreement with its Chinese counterpart responsible for government bonds.
Move follows recent legislation allowing Hong Kong exchange members to outsource clearing and custody.
Citigroup has entered the Australian third party clearing market and becomes the only foreign custodian to offer this service.
Central counterparty clearing for OTC bonds and repos a first for Asia Pacific.