SS&C Technologies is acquiring Battea-Class Action Services, a securities class action claims management and settlement recovery services provider for $670 million, subject to certain adjustments, officials say. “Battea helps more than 900 banks, asset managers hedge funds and proprietary trading firms receive the maximum distribution of entitled settlements. The acquisition is expected to close this… Read More >>
Some Thoughts on Sept. 11, 2024
For many of us, September 11, 2001, is a day that resonates deeply within our hearts. Even though 23 years have passed, that day brings a rush of memories and emotions, reminding us of the importance of reflection and remembrance. We must never forget this event because it teaches us valuable lessons and helps us… Read More >>
Is the Price Tag for T+1 Edging Upward?
Earlier this year, Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) estimated that the U.S. transition to T+1 settlement could cost the securities industry more than $31 billion a year, with the move reflecting “profound implications” for both the U.S. and global markets. For now, though, the full impact is still emerging, says Gerard Walsh, who leads Northern Trust‘s global… Read More >>
Events Exchange Kalshi Klear Wins DCO Approval
Kalshi Klear LLC, a regulated exchange and prediction market, is a new derivatives clearing organization (DCO) via an order of registration from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). CFTC officials say Kalshi has demonstrated its ability to comply with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and CFTC regulations that apply to DCOs. Kalshi’s affiliate, KalshiEx LLC,… Read More >>
SmartStream Adds Faster APIs to TLM Collateral Management
Officials at post-trade technology provider SmartStream say that their Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) Collateral Management solution, version 7.0, bolsters straight through processing via new workflow automation support for margin, interest, and substitution calls. The changes are intended to help financial services firms that face rising costs, regulatory pressures, increased risk profiles, and that need “better… Read More >>
Firms Need to Prepare for Sec Lending Reporting
(Last year, the SEC approved Rule 10c-1a, intended to bring new transparency to securities lending transactions via reporting and dissemination requirements. Earlier this year, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) proposed a new facility allowing covered securities loan transactions to be reported to the self-regulatory organization (SRO) for U.S. broker-dealers. The proposed system, the Securities… Read More >>
IPC Bolsters Ops Links via Google Cloud Alliance
(Editor’s note: Communications and cloud connectivity provider IPC has become a Google Cloud Interconnect Partner, a collaboration intended to help IPC customers link to Google Cloud locations globally. The agreement will enable financial institutions that use IPC’s Connexus Cloud for order creation and placement, trade execution, market data delivery, clearing, settlement, and access to trade… Read More >>
E.U.’s Buy Side Wants T+1 to Happen Sooner
The German buy side is advocating for the earlier adoption of shorter T+1 settlement, amid growing calls for harmonization with the U.K. and Switzerland. The German Investment Funds Association (BVI), which represents 115 fund companies and asset managers with €4 trillion ($4.4 trillion) in assets under management (AUM), is pushing for the European Union to… Read More >>
Vistra Bolsters Fund Admin Services via Acquisition
Professional services provider Vistra has completed its acquisition of the fund administration and transfer agency business of Phoenix American Financial Services, Inc., officials say. The acquisition did not include Phoenix American’s aviation services business. “This transaction will expand Vistra’s presence and capabilities in the business-critical U.S. market, allowing it to provide deeper and broader end-to-end… Read More >>
Johnson Associates Projects Bonuses Up for Most Sectors
Recent market swings, jitters, and recession fears aside, bonuses may wind up higher for most Wall Street sectors after two years of steady declines, says Johnson Associates, Inc., a strategic compensation solutions provider based in New York City. The company is projecting “year-end incentives to be higher across almost all sectors” in its “Financial Services… Read More >>
