SWIFT
China prepares for automated renminbi trade settlement
Rise of the redback
LEI debate focuses on governance issues
The LEI vision
Identifiers key to repository success, say participants
Consistent reporting to multiple trade repositories under new OTC regulations will depend on the successful adoption of legal identifiers
DTCC, Swift reveal details of repository plans
Swift will provide its existing FX derivatives messaging traffic while DTCC will leverage its expertise in the provision of repository services, the two firms have told FX Week
Merkel enraged at vote to scrap US-EU Swift data deal: WikiLeak
Leaked wire from US embassy in Berlin says Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel was furious at German MEPs' decision to reject Swift data sharing deal with United States
Swift lays out 2015 business strategy
New focus on tailored solutions for emerging markets, says Americas CEO Church
Positioning repositories
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic agree on the need for trade repositories to aid the monitoring of systemic risk. But there is a difference of opinion on where these repositories should be based, leading to the possibility that multiple trade…
FpML messaging to be allowed on Swift
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association is to collaborate with the Swift interbank network to allow messaging in the FpML derivatives markup language.
Banks Tackle Op Risk
Banks misplacing millions of pounds and dollars may sound absurd, but operational risk makes it more commonplace than you might think.
Sponsor's article > Operational Risk and its impact on Investment Managers: A system solution perspective
Operational risk is a major issue for investment managers due to advances in back office automation and increased outsourcing.
Actions speak louder
Financial consultancy firm CityIQ, commissioned by Swift and SmartStream, canvassed over 240 firms about their activities in the corporate actions arena. The May 2003 survey showed widespread automation potential.
Sarbanes-Oxley Prompts JP Morgan Upgrade
The firm says that for years industry proxy voting systems have been so poor that automation hasn't been worth the effort - until now.
G30 - Moving in the right direction
The latest G30 report on global clearing and settlement offers more than a few worthwhile suggestions. But Kristina West says there is still much to be done before the industry will wholly embrace the recommendations.
OpenLink introduces Swift messaging capability
OpenLink, a New York-based trading and risk management software company, has released its Open Settlement Solution - an integrated Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (Swift) messaging capability for its Findur system. Evaluating…
Switching on CLS
As the continuous linked settlement initiative prepares for a delayed launch later this year, firms that have been involved since the beginning outline how they hope to recoup and build on their investments.
Beyond STP: Staying Connected
Connections sometimes fail. Having a plan for monitoring message flow can be key to STP.
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