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Regulatory best practices for CSDR

The implementation of Central Securities Depositories Regulation has invoked regulators to publish guidance on best practices to tackle the legislation for the bond and repo markets. Carmella Haswell summarises all you need to know

UMR backtesting: here to stay

A Cassini Systems panel discusses all things backtesting as the Regulatory Technical Standards on Standard Initial Margin Model Validation come into effect in September 2022. Carmella Haswell reports

Asia Pacific securities lending: Positioning for a strong 2022

Asia-based securities lending specialists reflect on the performance of APAC markets during 2021, the lifting of short-selling bans in Malaysia and South Korea, and prime opportunities for growth of lending activity in 2022 and beyond

Tackling settlement failure in securities finance

EquiLend’s head of post-trade Iain Mackay speaks to Bob Currie about the release of Settlement Monitor and how the company is helping clients to adapt to the settlement discipline regime under CSDR

A time of reflection

SFT asked 12 firms about their priorities and expectations for 2022. With the advancement of technology and the adoption of new regulation at the forefront of many minds, participants are set to release new products and services as they enter the new year with a positive mindset and high hopes for the industry. Carmella Haswell reports

Through a digital lens

Andrew Dyson, ISLA’s chief executive, speaks to SFT about industry highlights during 2021, the focus of the Association’s development activities and key lessons learnt over the past two years

Navigating the twists and turns

Paul Solway, director and communications officer at PASLA, speaks to SFT about standout events during 2021, the focus of the Association’s development activities and securities lending markets to watch during 2022

The clamour for transparency

Evaluating the potential impact of US Exchange Act Rule 10c-1, FIS’ David Lewis warns that the ambition to provide data to create a level playing field for all players may, in fact, make it harder for some

Sustainable repo: finding the right balance

After the release of ICMA ERCC’s consultation summary report on the role of repo in green and sustainable finance, leaders in the industry discuss the effects of green collateral on an evolving sector and the possibilities of attaining a truly green repo market. Carmella Haswell reports

Securities lending and stewardship: promoting effective shareholder engagement

Active ownership implies a two-way dialogue between investors and corporate issuers — not simply micro-managing, but enabling effective shareholder communication and influence over corporate policy. Bob Currie reviews the implications for securities lenders

UMR deadline looms for buy-side firms

The final phase of uncleared margin rules covering smaller financial entities, from pension funds to insurance firms, will come into effect from September 2022. Sam Edwards, APAC head of collateral, State Street, and Kishore Ramakrishnan, European lead, Regulatory Change practice, Vox Financial Partners, discuss the implications

New players in the world of securities finance

Clear Street’s managing director of securities finance Robert Chiuch and South Street Securities’ head of equity finance Anthony Venditti, speak to Carmella Haswell about their experiences in leading their newly formed securities finance divisions and the role of agile, adaptive disruptors in this industry space

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