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deputy head of strategy, SunGard’s capital markets business

22
Mar
2012

Q&A: Transforming post-trade processing

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I recently participated in another Twitterview with DerivSource, who asked me several questions about transformations happening in the post-trade processing space. Within the context of regulatory reform, firms are recognizing the need to make changes to meet new rules, both those that have been identified and those still to be determined. In the Q&A, we talked about data management, collateral management, approaches to regulatory compliance, and more. One of the most important ideas that came across is the concern that firms may be planning to respond to regulations one by one rather than equipping themselves with the ability to address multiple regulations in a flexible way.... read more

deputy head of strategy, SunGard’s capital markets business

8
Mar
2012

A shifting focus for OTC derivatives

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This blog post originally appeared on FTF News. In recent years, we have seen many developments in getting the industry to light speed in the front office, but now the focus appears to be shifting to real-time data management and post-trade processing applications, especially in the OTC derivatives space. As the CCP landscape continues to evolve in the midst of unprecedented regulatory reform around the globe, firms now face the daunting task of adapting their post-trade processes to meet their current requirements and to prepare for the future.... read more

deputy head of strategy, SunGard’s capital markets business

7
Feb
2012

Is settlement unsettling?

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Have settlement fails become unsettling? In a time when industry participants are grappling with numerous daunting challenges spanning financial regulation, cost control, and operational efficiency, settlement fails have suddenly become a newsworthy concern. Why? On February 1, 2012, the Treasury Market Practice Group (TMPG) expanded penalties to cover mortgages and agency debt fails.... read more

deputy head of strategy, SunGard’s capital markets business

14
Dec
2011

10 Trends in regulatory risk

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Despite continuing uncertainty around global rules implementation, firms should be taking an adaptable approach to data management in order to minimize regulatory risk. This means looking at how 2011 budgets have or have not been used, assessing the flexibility of data management technology, achieving an enterprise-wide view of activities and exposures, and more. With this in mind, I have identified 10 key trends involving regulatory risk that touch upontransparency, efficiency, and networks.... read more

deputy head of strategy, SunGard’s capital markets business

14
Nov
2011

Financial regulation q&a with Larry Thompson, DTCC

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This week I took a few minutes to ask Larry Thompson, managing director and general counsel at The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, what he is thinking these days regarding financial regulation. I gave Larry a handful of questions to answer, touching on Dodd-Frank implementation, regulatory uncertainty, preparedness, global harmonization, and market volatility. Take a look at his responses and use the comments section to ask your own questions. What do you want to ask DTCC?... read more