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DTCC wins SEC nod for new cleared triparty repo service

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DTCC wins SEC approval for a new cleared triparty repo service at FICC, leveraging BNY’s Global Collateral as US Treasury rules loom.
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DTCC seeks approval to extend cross-margining to clients

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DTCC seeks regulatory nod to extend its FICC-CME cross-margining scheme, offering end-users margin offsets on Treasuries and rate futures.
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DTCC to tokenise US Treasuries with Digital Asset, Canton

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DTCC will tokenise US Treasuries on the Canton Network with Digital Asset, aiming for an MVP in 2026 as part of a multi-year roadmap.
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DTCC & BNY launch new Collateral-in-Lieu repo service

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DTCC and BNY unveil Collateral-in-Lieu cleared repo service, aiming to cut double-margining and boost buy-side access before 2027 rules.
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REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals

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REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.
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SEC backs DTC tokenisation of mainstream securities

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SEC greenlights DTCC unit to tokenise US blue-chip stocks, ETFs and Treasuries, paving way for mainstream blockchain-based securities.
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Private markets race to modernise tech amid AI & rules

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AI, data and ‘governance intelligence’ set to transform private markets as regulators, LPs and retail investors demand real-time transparency.
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Aspire secures key licences for global fintech rollout

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Singapore fintech Aspire wins key licences in Australia, Europe and the US, paving the way for a global rollout of its business finance platform.
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Why is digital regulatory reporting implementation crucial for compliance

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Financial firms face rising fines and must adopt digital regulatory reporting to ensure compliance, cut costs and boost operational resilience in 2024 and beyond.
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Trusted fintechs key to bridging traditional and decentralised finance

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Trusted fintechs are crucial to bridging traditional and decentralised finance, enabling faster, transparent access to digital assets for all investors.
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FICC proposes Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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FICC proposes new Collateral-in-Lieu service to cut double-margining, boosting capital and margin efficiency ahead of US Treasury Clearing mandate compliance.
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US private equity faces tighter scrutiny as 401(k) funds enter sector

Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
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US private equity is set for tougher scrutiny as 401(k) plans gain access to the sector, opening a USD $12 trillion market to retail investors and regulators.
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US financial firms face rising USD $232,000 costs for mobile compliance

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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US financial firms face rising costs averaging USD $232,000 annually due to mobile compliance challenges and false positive inefficiencies, study finds.
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Could Bitcoin finally be ‘mooning’?

Tue, 15th Jul 2025
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Despite months of sideways trading amid macro challenges, Bitcoin has surged to new highs, driven by ETFs, stablecoins, and growing regulatory clarity.
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Tally Group powers AUD $1 billion digital shift for SEC sites

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Tally Group’s new digital platform supports SEC’s AUD $1 billion clean energy shift, managing electricity for 4,000+ Victorian government sites including schools and hospitals.
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MirrorWeb launches Sentinel to cut false compliance alerts by 90%

Tue, 20th May 2025
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MirrorWeb has launched Sentinel, a platform using AI to cut false compliance alerts by 90%, helping firms tackle rising risks from digital communication tools.
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Is the crypto bull run over?

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.
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Organisations question CISO liability policy effectiveness

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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A Fastly study reveals 93% of organisations have updated policies to protect CISOs from personal liability, though effectiveness remains unclear.
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Meme coins: boom, bust and billion-dollar gambles

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.
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Cryptocurrency investments rise in anticipation of Trump era

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Cryptocurrency investments are surging globally as investors anticipate Donald Trump's inauguration, coinciding with a bullish outlook on digital assets.