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Effective June 3, 2025, Eurex Clearing is introducing a temporary incentive scheme designed to attract new clients for clearing Over-the-Counter (OTC) Interest Rate Derivatives (IRD) transactions. This initiative is part of a broader strategy by Eurex to support market participants in becoming more active on its platform and to help them comply…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of Eurex

While blockchain’s core promises of faster settlements, stronger security, and better transparency are highly appealing, their actual implementation across the established domains of banking, accounting, and operations is indeed complex and faces significant hurdles.
Here’s a breakdown of why this is the case:
The Allure of Blockchain’s Promises:…[Read more]

The Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company (HKSCC) has announced an adjustment to its stock settlement fee structure, which will take effect from June 30, 2025.
These changes, approved by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), aim to enhance market efficiency and ensure a consistent fee application across all trade sizes. Key details of the…[Read more]

Euronext has confirmed that the transfer of open interest from Nasdaq Clearing to Euronext Clearing for power derivatives is scheduled to occur over the weekend of March 14, 2026. This migration follows Euronext’s binding agreement to acquire Nasdaq’s Nordic Power Futures business, a move aimed at expanding Euronext’s presence in the European…[Read more]

Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) has become the first Canadian clearing member of LCH CDSClear. This move highlights the global expansion of LCH CDSClear, a credit default swap (CDS) clearing platform operated by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).
By joining LCH CDSClear, RBC, which is a market maker in both European and US CDS indices, gains…[Read more]

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FIA Tech, a leading technology provider for the futures industry, has announced that its brokerage settlement platform, Atlantis, now supports block-traded futures and options. This expansion aims to bring much-needed automation to a segment of the market that has historically relied on manual and often delayed processes.
What is FIA Tech’s…[Read more]

ANAX Capital, a new Dubai-based CFDs (Contracts for Difference) broker, has officially launched its operations in the UAE. The company, operating as Anax Capital Financial Markets LLC, held a star-studded launch event at the Palazzo Versace in Dubai on May 23, 2025.
Here are the key details about ANAX Capital’s launch:
* Regulatory Status: ANAX…[Read more]

Hidden Road, the digital assets prime broker that recently agreed to be acquired by Ripple, has officially launched its digital asset OTC (over-the-counter) crypto swaps prime brokerage services for institutional clients in the United States.
This new service allows US-based institutional clients to trade cash-settled OTC swaps across a wide range…[Read more]

UK regulators, namely the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), are actively working to refine margin requirements for non-centrally cleared Over-the-Counter (OTC) derivatives. This initiative is part of the ongoing effort to mitigate systemic risk and ensure financial stability, stemming from global…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of ABN-AMRO

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently introduced a series of measures to strengthen risk monitoring in the equity derivatives segment. These reforms, announced via a circular on May 29, 2025, come amidst increasing retail participation and record trading volumes in the F&O market.
Key measures include:
* New Method to…[Read more]

Canada has implemented a mandatory central counterparty (CCP) clearing regime for certain over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. This regulatory framework is primarily overseen by the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and is encapsulated in National Instrument 94-101 Mandatory Central Counterparty Clearing of Derivatives (NI 94-101) and its…[Read more]

Hidden Road, a global credit network for institutions, has launched its digital asset swaps prime brokerage capabilities for the United States market. This new offering, announced on May 28, 2025, allows U.S.-based institutional clients to execute cash-settled over-the-counter (OTC) swaps across a wide range of prominent digital assets.
This move…[Read more]

Euronext is significantly expanding its European repo clearing services as a core part of its “Innovate for Growth 2027” strategic plan. This initiative, which began in 2025, aims to enhance market access, liquidity provision, and collateral optimization across the continent.
Key aspects of Euronext’s repo clearing expansion include:
* Broadened…[Read more]

As of May 28, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has rescinded its 2022 guidance that previously cautioned 401(k) plan fiduciaries against including cryptocurrency options in retirement plans, urging them to exercise “extreme care.”
Here’s what this means:
* Neutral Stance: The DOL is now taking a “neutral stance” on the inclusion of…[Read more]

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Video courtesy of Interactive Brokers

Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management (CFAM) has announced plans to launch a new fund called the “Cantor Fitzgerald Gold Protected Bitcoin Fund, L.P.” This is indeed a significant development as it aims to combine direct exposure to Bitcoin with a unique downside protection mechanism tied to the price of gold.
Here are the key details that have…[Read more]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has indeed filed a joint stipulation to dismiss its civil enforcement action against Binance Holdings Limited, BAM Trading Services Inc., BAM Management US Holdings Inc., and founder Changpeng Zhao. This means the case is being dismissed “with prejudice,” preventing the SEC from refiling these…[Read more]