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FIS have launched a NEW automated matching and execution platform for securities finance trades in the UK 🚀 💱 ☁ The Securities Finance Matching Platform uses SMART automated matching tech to facilitate secure, scalable and cost-effective straight-through processing of securities finance trades by leveraging the cloud 💹 👏 Increasing volumes AND tightening margins in the securities finance market mean that higher levels of automation are CRUCIAL for both lenders and borrowers of all sizes and the Securities Finance Matching Platform aims to address challenges 📈 ❗ These enhanced capabilities seek to help customers to achieve the GREATEST possible depth and liquidity in the market, all while enhancing risk management by mitigating single-point-of-failure risk. 👨‍💻 Nasser KHODRI, Head of Capital Markets, FIS said: “In an industry where margins are tightening and market volumes are increasing, efficiency and automation have become paramount. Lenders and borrowers have been searching for a service provider that can offer superior, automated matching services, reducing manual intervention for the most economical outcome. FIS’ new solution, coupled with our scale and industry expertise, will be transformative in securities lending, and by unlocking financial technology to the world we will be helping these financial institutions to reduce costs, minimize risks, and enhance returns.” Read more on the link below! 👇 #FIS #trading #capitalmarkets #tradetech #securities #fintech #fintechnews #marketinfrastructure #tradingplatform #securitiesplatform #riskmanagement #cloud

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News Update Credit Agricole CIB, CACEIS experiment with tokenized deposits, wCBDC as part of ECB trials http://ow.ly/GCpc105PQ0U #blockchain #tokenize #finance #security

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The #FCA have published an updated "Approach Document" (Version 6, November 2024) with guidance for payments firms (link in comments below). The Approach Document is extremely helpful guidance which sets out the FCA's expectations for payments firms #emoney #payments #fintech

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Check out the latest announcement from DXtrade - Platform for FX, CFDs, spread bets, and crypto brokers 📣 The new partnership is with Sage Capital Management, who offer 24/7, ultra-competitive, institutional grade Crypto Spot and Perp liquidity This partnership will provide Brokers and their clients with streamlined trade settlement with all transactions centrally managed to offer pre-agreed margins across all digital assets, including exchange trades and spot transactions. Read more https://lnkd.in/eJQatBjq #Crypto #Liquidity #Brokers

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In January, new legislation came into force in the UK supporting a five year Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS) which temporarily relaxes some legal requirements to explore new technologies including DLT experimentation. This week, the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) opened applications for the sandbox. "The DSS lays the foundation for market participants to realise the benefits (of digital securities) in a safe, regulated environment and more importantly, puts the UK in a strong leadership position when it comes to tokenisation," said Gilbert Verdian. Read the full article published in Ledger Insights here: https://lnkd.in/estszxS6 #DigitalSecuritiesSandbox #DLTExperimentation #DigitalSecurities

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Zodia Custody partner with ATFX. ATFX will integrate Zodia Custody’s custody solution and enhanced security measures, including air-gapped cold storage and multi-signature wallets https://lnkd.in/e6VTNw9z #fundadmin #Custody

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The realignment of the UK ISO market continues. It looks like Shift4 has bought Card Industry Professionals, based in Aylesbury. This follows Global Payments Inc. acquisition of takepayments Limited. CIP works with Elavon, Inc.,EVO Payments, Inc. (now part of Global) and Worldpay. The move gives Shift4 a ready-made salesforce in the UK to support its ambitious expansion plans.

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More proposed trade tariffs and weak economic data for UK and the EU. See what's impacting currencies in December https://bit.ly/4iHOgir #currencyoutlook #monthlycheatsheet #fx #OFX #OFXpert #currency #markets

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37% Of Payments Leaders Cite Regulatory Clarity As Top Challenge In MiCA Crypto-Asset Compliance Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6FhiqPd #PaymentsLeaders #MiCACompliance #CryptoAssets #RegulatoryClarity #FintechChallenges #CryptoRegulations #finance #fintech #FinancialIT

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On top of validation against its EBA XBRL taxonomy, the European Banking Authority recommends a set of optional data quality checks to help filing entities improve accuracy and regulatory compliance in their reports. To benefit from these additional validations, though, report creators need XBRL tools that support them. Here's how to get started. https://lnkd.in/eQvfxVeF

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🚨 OBL have published Open Banking Standard v4.0 which includes key updates such as the FAPI uplift, ISO 20022 alignment and information flow changes, which will deliver further benefits to end users. 🚨 If you're a Bank or FI, book a consultation with one of our experts to find out how these changes may affect your business: https://ow.ly/vyfR50StGIg #OpenBanking #OpenBankingUK #FAPI #BankingTechnology #Fintech

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EBA CLEARING launches latest VOP solution. The new solution aims to support payment service providers (PSPs) by offering verification of payee services, which aligns with the instant payments regulation https://lnkd.in/dnbV-b4u #fundadmin #Custody

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