As the regulatory and technology landscape continues to evolve, broker-dealers, exchanges, and clearinghouses must proactively adjust to these changes to get the most out of evolving investor behaviors. … READ MORE >
Financial services
May capital markets roundup: Crypto regulation, deals and international trading
May 2025 was a pivotal month for exchanges, broker-dealers, and clearinghouses, particularly in the realm of digital assets. The month saw major regulatory advancement in the cryptocurrency space, plus an announcement about a key technology partnership to support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s treasury clearing mandate. … READ MORE >
Canadian household net worth rises despite economic uncertainty
Canadian household net worth rose for a sixth quarter in a row—but this trend could reverse next quarter as the effects of trade tensions persist and spread. … READ MORE >
3 key themes from the California Bankers Association conference
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 >
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 >