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Exchange providers in Canada are innovating, and these developments impact the local market structure. Such innovation has benefits and costs for brokers and other market participants. For the sell-side, managing the changes is a significant challenge. Trusted technology partners can support with technical and market expertise. Find details in our new blog, written by Steven Harvey. https://lnkd.in/gU5MkqiS

We’re excited to attend TradeTech FX Europe and hope to see you there. Eugene M. from ION Markets (FX) will participate in a panel entitled “Workflow automation: How can you leverage the latest EMS and workflow technology offerings to streamline processes and increase efficiencies on your desk?” The panel is scheduled for 10:00 on 16 September. Be sure to diarize the date, then attend to hear Eugene's insights. https://lnkd.in/gy67UwfF

As front-office functions often attract focus, firms’ post-trade functions sometimes go neglected. How can firms bolster and build post-trade capabilities while maintaining operational resiliency? Get more details about addressing front-to-back challenges on our blog, written by Lynn Strongin Dodds. https://lnkd.in/ggqJuhda

Using TARF contracts in FX markets can be a complex undertaking, which requires a non-standard evaluation framework. In a new blog post, written by Serena Manti and Gianluca Molteni, we break down the evaluation approach to TARFs and provide calculation examples. Check it out today to gain a deeper understanding. https://lnkd.in/gE__bsgr

In the years leading up to COVID and through the pandemic, retail trading was on the rise and attracting new market participants. But the return to normalcy caused a shift that reduced retail volumes. What are brokers doing to overcome this challenge? Find more details on our latest blog, written by Joe Gregory. https://lnkd.in/gpUBqgEA

The Liquidity and Sustainability Finance Facility (LSF) was launched a few years ago to facilitate funding, allowing investors to use African debt issued in foreign currencies in repo transactions to help improve cash flow. There has been noticeable progress since the LSF introduction, but the region still faces certain struggles. Read our latest blog, written by Ed Tyndale-Biscoe, for a deeper dive into this complex topic. https://lnkd.in/gjzGDFgF

Triparty assets have shown staggering growth over the past decade, with triparty agents (TPAs) proving popular for market participants seeking improved efficiency, security, and cost-effectiveness. Our latest blog, written by Ed Tyndale-Biscoe, dives into the world of TPAs, why they’re attractive, potential pain points, and the move towards tokenization. Give it a read today! https://lnkd.in/edw7zyYU

While North America has a mature retail investing market, much of Europe is failing to capitalize on its potential. Exchanges and brokers are keen to increase the growth of retail participation in European capital markets and build a culture of investment. How can firms encourage this? Find more details on our blog, written by Joe Gregory. https://lnkd.in/g_eAv_X8

TARF contracts allow holders more attractive exchange rates. While this can be very beneficial in helping organizations reach financial goals, a TARF contract can be quite complex and comes with certain risks. Head over to our new blog post, written by Serena Manti and Gianluca Molteni, for a detailed look at TARF contracts. https://lnkd.in/gxnkRdJf

While electronic trading transformed the industry, trade allocations and give-ups reflect a persistent risk. Reports have studied the effects of these risks and new standards have been adopted to counteract them. Though there are still certain technological gaps that are best addressed with a front-to-back product suite. Find out more about combatting inherent industry risks in our new blog, written by Bruce Roberts. https://lnkd.in/gsPswB_D