The California Bankers Association hosted its annual conference in May with a thematic focus on the prominence of a digital framework that centered on three topics: artificial intelligence, stablecoin and fintech. … READ MORE >
Financial services
April capital markets roundup: Volatility, notable deals, regulatory updates
April was a month marked by significant volatility, driven by U.S. tariffs on trading partners, forcing broker-dealers and exchanges to adapt to increased transaction volume and revise their risk management strategies. Last month also saw a few key mergers and acquisitions, along with crypto regulatory advancements. … READ MORE >
Market Minute: External purchases of U.S. Treasury notes
While foreign purchases of Treasury securities remain stout, they have declined from a cyclical peak, with five-year bond yields falling since the beginning of the year. … READ MORE >
Green Impact Exchange wins approval from the SEC
The SEC recently approved the registration of the Green Impact Exchange as the first national securities exchange dedicated to sustainability-focused companies—but it comes at a time of regulatory rollback and political opposition to sustainability efforts. … READ MORE >
Capital markets trend roundup: 24-hour trading, diversification, globalization
During the past month, there have been significant development in the capital markets industry as it relates to around-the-clock trading, regulatory reporting, product diversification and further globalization of our financial markets. … READ MORE >
Market minute: Concern over government shutdown showing up in money markets
The one-month T-bill rate of 4.29% is now below the 4.30% three-month rate and about to breach the Federal Reserve’s repo-facility award rate of 4.25%. … READ MORE >
February capital markets roundup: Blockchain, digital assets, strategic partnerships
Blockchain, digital assets, client experience and strategic partnerships were prominent themes for the capital markets industry in February. These trends will continue to be a driving force when capital markets organizations are determining their strategies and operations. … READ MORE >
Volatility in markets: Hedging risk in an era of growing uncertainty
It is clear that volatility in interest rates, bond yields and foreign exchange markets will accelerate and that firms will need to consider ways to hedge that volatility. … READ MORE >
4 key themes from Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired 2025 conference
Bank Director’s 2025 Acquire or Be Acquired conference in January brought professionals from financial institutions together for an update on the economic landscape and to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. … READ MORE >
Diversified trading, AI, client engagement: Early 2025 trends for capital markets organizations
The financial services industry is in a transformative phase, as shown by these developments in risk management, client engagement, technology and artificial intelligence upgrades. … READ MORE >