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Video courtesy of First Bank of Nigeria

Video courtesy of First Bank of Nigeria

In a significant development for Guernsey’s financial sector, Bank Aston has been granted a banking license by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC). This makes Bank Aston the first locally-based bank to receive such a license in nearly three decades, with the last one ceasing trading in 1996.
The licensing marks a new chapter for…[Read more]

Colossus is a blockchain infrastructure company that has developed a specialized platform called the Institutional Hub. This hub functions as a two-sided B2B (business-to-business) marketplace.
Here’s a breakdown of what Colossus offers:
* Connecting Regulated Custodians and Top-Tier Validators: The core function of the Institutional Hub is to…[Read more]

The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has officially withdrawn the operational license of Itrade Global (CY) Ltd, two years after the company effectively ceased its operations as a CFDs broker. The decision was formalized today, June 13, 2025, although the actual decision was made by CySEC on April 14, 2025.
Itrade Global operated…[Read more]

The “Great Wealth Transfer” refers to the massive intergenerational transfer of wealth from older generations, primarily Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation, to their heirs. This transfer is estimated to be tens of trillions of dollars in the coming decades.
A significant portion of this wealth, potentially as much as $30 trillion, is projected…[Read more]

Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

The concept of the “Great Wealth Transfer” – where an estimated $73 trillion (or higher, with some reports citing up to $84 trillion) in assets will shift from Baby Boomers to their heirs by 2045, according to Cerulli Associates – presents a significant opportunity for the financial industry. It’s a prime example of a “use case” where a bal…[Read more]

The discussion around moving from T+2 to T+1 settlement naturally leads to the ultimate goal of T+0 (same-day) or even atomic settlement. This ambitious leap promises significant benefits but comes with its own set of formidable challenges, particularly in the context of traditional financial markets.
Atomic Settlement: The Ideal State
Atomic…[Read more]

The quote from Deutsche Bank’s Neville in the “flow” article highlights a critical challenge for Europe as it prepares for a move to T+1 settlement: market fragmentation.
Here’s a breakdown of the key issues mentioned and why they pose a challenge for a unified T+1 implementation in Europe:
* 24 CSDs connected to TARGET2-Securities (T2S) and…[Read more]

The Futures Industry Association (FIA) has released a report exploring the potential for tokenized collateral to be used for posting margin in centrally cleared derivatives trades. This initiative comes as major players in the financial industry, including CME and ICE, are already exploring tokenized collateral pilots, and regulatory bodies like…[Read more]

Video courtesy of Interactive Brokers

Video courtesy of Interactive Brokers

The UK is actively developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptoassets, moving away from a standalone regime to integrate them within its existing financial services regulations. This approach aims to bring cryptoasset activities under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (FSMA) perimeter, similar to traditional financial…[Read more]

The Cyprus Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it is now accepting applications for registration as direct and general clearing members for the competitive electricity market (CEM).
The CSE will act as the clearing house for the CEM, a role it will fulfill under a contract with the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSO). In this capacity,…[Read more]

A core benefit and a primary driver behind the interest in tokenization within financial markets, particularly for the cleared derivatives industry, as highlighted by organizations like the Futures Industry Association (FIA).
Here’s a breakdown of why this is so significant:
* “Creating a digital representation of an asset on a distributed…[Read more]

Sharegain, a global capital markets fintech specializing in securities lending, and InteliClear, a provider of back-office solutions for broker-dealers, have partnered to enhance fully paid lending.
While specific details about the exact nature and benefits of this particular partnership between Sharegain and InteliClear are not extensively…[Read more]

Video courtesy of Eurex

Video courtesy of Eurex

LCH, the clearing arm of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), has hired Nick Rustad to lead its SwapClear and Listed Rates divisions.
Rustad is a prominent figure in the clearing industry, having previously served as the global head of derivatives clearing at JP Morgan. He left JP Morgan in early 2023 for a year-long stint at a hedge fund…[Read more]

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is exploring the issuance of a stablecoin, a move aimed at accelerating the adoption and utilization of digital assets across various financial markets. This initiative is being considered as a means to enhance real-time collateral management and streamline post-trade operations, such as clearing…[Read more]

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a vital financial market infrastructure company that processes trillions of dollars in securities transactions daily in the U.S. and globally, is actively exploring the issuance of a stablecoin. This initiative is part of a broader push by DTCC to leverage digital assets and blockchain technology…[Read more]

The European Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) market is currently experiencing a period of resilience and growth, driven by a combination of factors including a stable macro backdrop, the search for diversified fixed-income investments, and the increasing entry of new lenders.
Key Trends and Outlook for European ABS:
* Continued Growth in Issuance:…[Read more]