Settlement
Repo tokens won’t be cleared. Or will they?
Uncertainty lingers over clearing status of tokenised Treasuries, with decision likely devolved to DTCC
Chain reaction: can the UK drive demand for digital gilts?
Market will need regulatory clarity, fungibility with traditional issuance and interoperable protocols
A money view of offline payment functionality
This paper investigates proposals on equipping payment systems with offline functionality, and offers suggestions on what an offline-capable instant payment system should look like.
Eclipsing the pyramid: stablecoins and settlement
This paper proposes the concept of the "settlement eclipse" which occurs when the settlement function of a layer of the monetary pyramid is occulted by the layer beneath it.
CLS to launch CNH PvP settlement service
Plan will involve settling offshore renminbi in Hong Kong via separate PvP session
Industry calls for Hong Kong T+1 delay amid congestion fears
Q4 2027 alignment with Europe and UK transition raises operational risk concerns
Waiting for the light: what’s stalling European equity markets?
Esma says EU market has a structural problem, but the focus on lit vs dark trading overlooks post-trade issues
EU task force boss calls on NCAs to wield their powers to meet T+1
Europe’s disparity will add to command hub’s challenge to match US co-ordination feat, says Giovanni Sabatini
Fireside chat: Advancing FX clearing for safer settlement
Developments in FX clearing are supporting the creation of a safer, more scalable settlement infrastructure
CME rankles market data users with licensing changes
Exchange began charging for historically free end-of-day data in 2025
Forex looks to flip the (stable)coin
Friction-free foreign exchange is the prize offered by stablecoins such as Tether and USDC. But the prize remains elusive
Beyond the hype, tokenisation can fix the pipework
Blockchain tech offers slicker and cheaper ops for illiquid assets, explains digital expert
Allocating financing costs: centralised vs decentralised treasury
Centralisation can boost efficiency when coupled with an effective pricing and attribution framework
One Trading brings 24/7 equity trading to Europe
Start-up exchange will launch perpetual futures Clob in Q1 after AFM nod
Does crypto really need T+0 for everything?
Instant settlement brings its own risks but doesn’t need to be the default, writes BridgePort’s Soriano
MAS official flags risks in Asia’s path to T+1 settlement
Regulator says region faces “unique challenges” in establishing a shorter settlement cycle
Row breaks out over cause of FX settlement fails
One European bank blames T+1 for a 50% jump in FX fails, but industry groups dispute the claims
DTCC’s plan to unlock billions in margin and capital savings
T+1 settlement has already cut margin; now firm is working on OCC tie-up, among 10 efficiency projects
24/7 trading roll-out risks pushback, industry veterans say
DRW’s Wilson warns of “mutiny” on non-stop rate options trading
Altice CDS auction may debut lock-up tweak
Separate industry proposal would make permanent a cash settlement fallback
Asic probe piles pressure on ASX to deliver Chess replacement
But market insiders think late intervention by regulators could even slow down implementation