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Technology

Murex launches AI research initiative

13 July 2026 France
Reporter: Theodore Law

The initiative gathers researchers, specialists, and external academic partners to examine the long-term impact of AI on financial systems

Industry

Securities Finance Association confirms dates for 2027 conference

10 July 2026 Japan
Reporter: Theodore Law

The event will convene more than 500 delegates from across the global securities finance industry

Industry

Marex agrees to acquire Bright Point International

10 July 2026 UK, Singapore
Reporter: Theodore Law

BPI provides access to commodities and financial products, including FX, index futures and options, and digital asset derivatives

People moves

State Street onboards Georgievski

10 July 2026 Australia
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Industry

CME Group introduces Treasury Link

10 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

People moves

Clear Street bolsters team with Pardasani appointment

09 July 2026 US
Reporter: Theodore Law

Clear Street has made three senior hires, including the appointment of Puneet Pardasani as global head of institutional sales and sales trading

Industry

Securities Finance Association welcomes Mirae Asset Securities as newest member

09 July 2026 South Korea
Reporter: Theodore Law

Joining as a Prime Lite member, the addition of the firm brings the association’s membership to 95 members

People moves

EquiLend hires Sutherland

09 July 2026 US
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

Following more than two decades at State Street, Richard Sutherland joins the account management team at EquiLend

Regulation

Associations pen open letter on fragmentation of cash equities clearing

09 July 2026 Europe
Reporter: Carmella Haswell

The entities urge policymakers to enshrine mandatory interoperability between CCPs as a core pillar of the Market Integration and Supervision Package

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