Category: Exchanges

financial buildings
June 17, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Partners with Meritsoft and Taskize to Launch AI Service

Running on Microsoft Cloud, the firm explained that EasyFocus+ will deliver real-time data, predictive analytics, and exception resolution across Euroclear’s network of Central Securities Depositories (CSDs), which handle over 60% of EU settlements.  The initiative is said to be a key step in Euroclear’s strategy to foster a harmonised, pan-European settlement experience and advance the…

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Euronext
June 16, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euronext Clearing’s Collateral Management Capabilities to Be Strengthened Through Clearstream Partnership

The collaboration is expected to strengthen Euronext Clearing’s infrastructure. The companies said it will provide scalable and efficient clearing solutions for European and international market participants. Under the agreement, Clearstream will serve as a triparty agent (TPA) for Euronext Clearing, offering advanced collateral management capabilities.  The firm added that clients are set to benefit from…

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June 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase to Launch One Card on the American Express Network

Unveiled at Coinbase’s State of Crypto Conference, the card will be issued by First Electronic Bank and provided in partnership with fintech firm Cardless.  Coinbase added that it will be available exclusively to U.S.-based members of Coinbase One. The full launch is expected this autumn. Will Stredwick, senior vice president of Global Network Services at…

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June 13, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Coinbase Announces New Coinbase Business Platform

The crypto exchange stated that the platform provides a streamlined approach to managing crypto payments, assets, and financial workflows. Launching later this year, Coinbase Business said it aims to address longstanding inefficiencies in traditional finance by leveraging the speed and scalability of crypto.  Businesses will be able to send and receive payments instantly, automate payouts,…

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CME Group
June 03, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

CME Group Sees Record Volume Across its Battery Metals Complex

The derivatives marketplace said 2,587 contracts were traded across its suite of battery metals futures and options, surpassing the previous record of 2,301 contracts set on 11 February.  Open interest also reached a new peak of 64,387 contracts. “These new records were driven by our benchmark Lithium Hydroxide and Cobalt Metal futures, which each reached…

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financial buildings
May 29, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear and Marketnode Partner On Fund Order and Processing Solution

The solution is aimed at streamlining the investment fund landscape in Singapore. The new offering combines Euroclear’s global fund platform, FundsPlace, with Marketnode’s blockchain-enabled infrastructure, Fundnode. The companies said it is expected to simplify the lifecycle of retail and institutional fund orders.  The service aims to reduce manual processing, improve reconciliation, and accelerate settlement times.…

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Swiss Stock Exchange
May 28, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

SIX Chairman Thomas Wellauer to Stand Down at AGM in 2026

It will conclude a six-year tenure for Wellauer at the helm of the Swiss financial market infrastructure provider. He informed the Board of Directors that he will not stand for re-election, initiating a leadership transition process.  Wellauer was appointed chairman in 2020 with a mandate to position SIX for long-term strategic and operational success. Under…

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financial buildings
May 26, 2025 BY Sam Boughedda

Euroclear Bank Joins LCH RepoClear SA as a Member

As a member, Euroclear Bank will now participate in both the specials and €GCPlus segments of the RepoClear SA service, gaining access to Europe’s largest cleared liquidity pool.  The move is expected to deliver capital and operational efficiencies while enhancing Euroclear’s risk management capabilities. GC Plus, the tri-party general collateral repo clearing service developed jointly…

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