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ESMA publishes guidance for firms using AI in investment services
30 May 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The report argues that, while AI offers opportunity to firms, there remain significant areas of risk that need to be considered

New framework unveiled for adoption of tokenised assets
30 May 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The joint efforts of DTCC, Clearstream and Euroclear aim to establish an industry-wide digital asset ecosystem

Daniels joins Advanced Securities Consulting
29 May 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

Based in Pittsburgh, Tom Daniels will report directly to Ed Blount, founder and CEO of Advanced Securities Consulting

Stifel Financial partners with Marex Group
28 May 2024 UK, US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The firms have entered into a prime brokerage services referral partnership, where clients will be offered multi-asset class custody and securities lending capabilities

Eckermann named member of Deutsche Börse’s executive board
28 May 2024 Germany
Reporter: Jack McRae

Eckermann will be responsible for the newly formed Post-Trading division, which consists of the Securities Services and Fund Services businesses

ISLA appoints Beck
24 May 2024 UK
Reporter: Jack McRae

In this role, Beck will focus on digital regulations and the UK regulatory landscape

ICMA names new board members at Brussels AGM
23 May 2024 Brussels
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Seven participants have been elected to the International Capital Market Association’s board, where they will serve for three years

Meritsoft integrates Taskize’s workflow functionality ahead of T+1
23 May 2024 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The move to integrate Taskize’s functionality into Meritsoft’s Trade Tracking and Exception Manager aims to enable faster query resolution in a drive to minimise trade settlement fails

MUFG appoints Burt as director of repo sales
23 May 2024 UK
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Emma Burt will act as director of repo sales for the firm’s rates and sales group, bringing more than 20 years of experience in financial services to the role

CME extends repo platform for corporate bonds and MBS
22 May 2024 US
Reporter: Sophie Downes

US corporate bonds began trading on 20 May, while US credit futures will begin trading on 17 June

FinTech companies sceptical of SEC’s statement on T+1
22 May 2024 US
Reporter: Jack McRae

A number of FinTech companies have raised potential issues ahead of the implementation of T+1 in North America

ICMA ERCC publishes best practices on pair-offs and error trades
21 May 2024 Europe
Reporter: Sophie Downes

The European Repo and Collateral Council has invited market participants to review the proposed recommendations and to provide feedback to the council