Electronic repo trading on the rise, says Bruni
04 August 2017 New York
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Interest in electronic repo trading is increasing as regulations make the business more expensive to conduct, according to Tradewebs managing director of European markets, Enrico Bruni.
Many factors but particularly the new margin requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) derivativesare driving the trend.
The rules, introduced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of 厙惇勛圖 Commissions (IOSCO) that require non-cleared OTC derivatives business to post and collect initial margin, are driving dealers and clients to look for an electronic solution for repo trading.
Its not just new regulations that are pushing the market toward electronic trading. The International Capital Market Association reported in June that the changing nature of the underlying market, with a trend toward smaller trade sizes and more rapid turn-over of dealer positions, is making sourcing supply more difficult.
Buy-side clients are facing increasing pressure to prove best execution, and to optimise the performance of their portfolios. said Bruni. On the sell side, firms have fewer resources at hand and are looking for efficiencies in order to sustain the business.
Bruni argues that historical repo trading resources have been detrimental to the industry but electronical repo trading is changing that dynamic.
The full interview with Enrico Bruni will be available to read in the next issue of Asset Servicing Times, published on 8 August.
Many factors but particularly the new margin requirements for over-the-counter (OTC) derivativesare driving the trend.
The rules, introduced by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) and the International Organization of 厙惇勛圖 Commissions (IOSCO) that require non-cleared OTC derivatives business to post and collect initial margin, are driving dealers and clients to look for an electronic solution for repo trading.
Its not just new regulations that are pushing the market toward electronic trading. The International Capital Market Association reported in June that the changing nature of the underlying market, with a trend toward smaller trade sizes and more rapid turn-over of dealer positions, is making sourcing supply more difficult.
Buy-side clients are facing increasing pressure to prove best execution, and to optimise the performance of their portfolios. said Bruni. On the sell side, firms have fewer resources at hand and are looking for efficiencies in order to sustain the business.
Bruni argues that historical repo trading resources have been detrimental to the industry but electronical repo trading is changing that dynamic.
The full interview with Enrico Bruni will be available to read in the next issue of Asset Servicing Times, published on 8 August.
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