Firms weigh impact of blockchain on post-trade services

Opportunity for using distributed ledgers in OTC market discussed at meeting held by CFTC

bitcoin-trendline
Fintech firms argue distributed ledgers could be "transformative" for bilateral OTC markets

Distributed ledgers have the potential to disrupt the market for clearing and settlement of over-the-counter derivatives, but are unlikely to replace central counterparties (CCPs) in the near future, said participants at a meeting of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee.

Speaking at the meeting in Washington, DC, on February 23, industry representatives discussed the potential advantages and uncertainties of using distributed ledgers – an extension of the

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@risk.net or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.risk.net/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@risk.net to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Risk.net? View our subscription options

Register

Want to know what’s included in our free membership? Click here

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Risk.net account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here