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European Commission sets out framework for digital euro
28 June 2023 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

To adjust to the increasing digitalisation of the economy, the ECB is investigating the possibility of introducing a digital euro — leading to a stronger international role for the euro, according to the European Commission

ISLA responds to HMRC on Stamp Duty and SDRT
28 June 2023 UK
Reporter: Bob Currie

In its consultation document, HMRC examines whether it is beneficial to adopt a single tax framework for securities transactions, rather than the current arrangement where these may fall into scope of Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax frameworks

MTS and Wematch.live launch risk netting service for IRS market
27 June 2023 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The MTS Swaps Risk Netting Service is a session-based trading functionality that builds upon the web-based interdealer trading venue for the IRS market, MTS Swaps by Wematch.live, launched in February 2023

AFME backs EU Council and European Parliament’s provisional CSDR agreement
27 June 2023 Europe
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The proposed law aims to reduce the financial and regulatory burden on central securities depositories (CSDs) and improve their ability to operate across borders, while also strengthening financial stability

Murex introduces MX.3 for Collateral Management at DZ Bank
27 June 2023 France
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

DZ Bank’s business units will be able to access a number of enhancements and process automations through the MX.3 extension, says Murex, including connectivity to platforms, an automated allocation process and an improved trade import process

Wematch.live appoints Wong to head APAC securities finance
27 June 2023 Singapore
Reporter: Klea Neza

Olivia Wong, former director at Scotiabank, joins Wematch.live as head of APAC securities finance where she will strive to drive growth in the region

Acadia launches Settlement Manager
27 June 2023 UK
Reporter: SFT

The derivatives risk management specialist indicates that this will be first in a series of combined initiatives that will accompany London Stock Exchange Group’s proposed takeover of Acadia, announced in December

Singapore authorities report on interoperable digital asset networks
26 June 2023 Singapore
Reporter: Bob Currie

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has been working in partnership with industry firms through its Project Guardian initiative to test the viability of asset tokenisation and decentralised finance in financial services

Euronext confirms sale of its stake in LCH SA
26 June 2023 EU
Reporter: Bob Currie

LCH Group has exercised its right to buy back Euronext’s holding in LCH SA following the early termination of the derivatives clearing arrangement between Euronext and the Paris-based clearing house

Funding market stresses drive demand for alternative financing solutions
23 June 2023 Lisbon
Reporter: Bob Currie

Funding markets are stressed and at times are operating close to their limits, say industry leaders at ISLA’s 30th Annual Securities Finance and Collateral Management conference in Lisbon

Deutsche Bank selects McCarthy for ASL business
23 June 2023 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Brendan McCarthy, former J.P. Morgan executive director, brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Deutsche Bank’s agency securities lending team

Acadia launches initial margin calculation tool
23 June 2023 US
Reporter: Macy Heath

IMRA enables users to see the impact of changes on their initial margin calculations by automating tasks such as counter-party viewing and netting set level exposure changes