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Digital Token Identifier Foundation joins FCA’s Digital Sandbox
13 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Sophie Downes

DTIF was created by Etrading Software to provide ISO standard identifiers for digital assets based on open data principles

Clearstream GSF volumes outstanding climb 38% YoY for November
12 December 2023 Luxembourg
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The Luxembourg-based firm generated €759.1 billion for its global securities financing business for November, according to recent monthly figures

Pirum hires Hamid
12 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Sarah Hamid will work to accelerate the global adoption of the firm’s suite of post-trade services across securities lending, repo and futures

UK regulator issues guidance for Basel 3.1 implementation
12 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

This “near-final” policy statement responds to feedback advanced by the market on the CP 16/22 consultation paper on Basel 3.1 standards that was circulated in November 2022

Tradeweb enters next phase of partnership with BlackRock
11 December 2023 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Announced in December 2022, the partnership allows the integration of Tradeweb’s credit trading solutions and data into BlackRock’s Aladdin OEMS

ESAs launch consultation on second batch of policy mandates under DORA
11 December 2023 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

These policy mandates aim to ensure a consistent legal framework for companies dealing with cyber-attacks or threats to their ICT-related processes

DTCC closes Securrency acquisition
11 December 2023 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The acquisition, announced in October, aims to drive the development of the digital post-trade infrastructure

ISLA appoints Sethi to director
08 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Rishi Sethi, former communications and marketing director for Rabobank’s UK operations, will join the Association to ensure its regulatory work is showcased to market participants

FINRA orders four firms to pay US$2.6 million for fully paid securities lending violations
07 December 2023 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The combined amount includes US$1 million in restitution to retail customers enrolled in fully paid securities lending programmes and fines of US$1.6 million for the firms’ related supervisory and advertising violations

Global PSSL appoints Wilson as strategic advisor
07 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Klea Neza

Sarah Wilson will take on the role of strategic advisor on asset stewardship, where she will also review Global PSSL’s United Nations Pathways Programme

DSB form governance advisory committee for ISIN and UPI Services
07 December 2023 UK
Reporter: Jack McRae

The Derivatives Service Bureau has announced the formation of a new governance advisory committee for both ISIN and the UPI

FundBank appoints Zurlo as managing director
07 December 2023 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Based in New York, Jim Zurlo will provide banking, custody and trade execution services to alternative asset managers and funds