Author: Aylin Reyes

In a major leap towards enhancing financial market infrastructure, Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., a global fintech leader, has successfully completed a transformative collaboration with Fnality, a pioneering blockchain-based wholesale payments firm. This partnership showcases the interoperability between Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform and Fnality’s Payment System (FnPS), marking a significant milestone in the evolution of real-time settlement for intraday repurchase agreement (repo) transactions. The collaboration brings together Broadridge’s advanced digital ledger technology with Fnality’s innovative approach to using digital representations of funds held at central banks as a settlement rail. The result is a groundbreaking advancement in the efficiency,…

CME Group has reported record growth in its equity index sector futures, fueled by rising market volatility triggered by uncertainty surrounding tariffs introduced by the Trump administration. This economic unpredictability has pushed investors to reassess their market exposures, driving a sharp increase in demand for risk management tools. As a result, CME saw a notable surge in average daily volumes (ADV) across its futures offerings. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, the exchange recorded an ADV of 29.8 million contracts—up 13% from the same period in 2024. Equity index futures played a key role in this growth, with sector-based…

In a landmark period for institutional digital asset infrastructure, the crypto world witnessed two significant developments that signal a maturing marketplace: the Canton Network’s partnership with iBTC to enable the use of bitcoin as collateral with privacy-preserving features, and Ripple’s acquisition of global multi-asset prime broker Hidden Road. Together, these moves point to a pivotal evolution in the convergence of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Canton Network and iBTC: Privacy-Preserving Bitcoin Collateral On March 24, 2025, the Canton Network announced its integration with iBTC, a bridgeless wrapped Bitcoin protocol, to allow institutions to post bitcoin as collateral while…

Goldman Sachs Alternatives has announced the launch of the G-PE Fund, an open-ended private equity investment vehicle that forms part of the firm’s expanding “G-Series” suite of alternative market funds. This fund represents a significant step in Goldman Sachs’ broader mission to make private equity more accessible to a wider range of qualified investors. With over 36 years of experience in private markets, the firm is leveraging its deep expertise to provide investors with streamlined access to high-quality, diversified private equity opportunities. The G-PE Fund stands out with its evergreen structure, offering greater flexibility and liquidity compared to traditional closed-end…

In recent years, the global financial landscape has witnessed a significant shift towards the integration of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology into traditional financial markets. Within this evolution, crypto derivatives exchanges are emerging as vital players, offering sophisticated financial instruments that enable traders to hedge, speculate, and leverage cryptocurrency assets. Two leading platforms that exemplify this trend are D2X and GFO-X, which are pushing boundaries in terms of regulatory compliance and innovative trading solutions. As institutional interest in crypto derivatives increases, these platforms highlight how regulatory clarity is essential for bringing both institutional and retail investors into the fold of digital…

Mari Nieves Lanzagorta’s career trajectory is a powerful testament to resilience, passion, and innovation in an industry that has long been dominated by men. Her exceptional work in the finance and regulation sectors, particularly her contributions to Mexico’s pension fund system, earned her the prestigious Excellence in Regulation award at the inaugural Women in Finance Latin America Awards, held in Mexico City on March 6. This award not only honors her professional achievements but also highlights her commitment to improving the accessibility and understanding of financial markets. Following her award, Markets Media Group spoke to Mari to learn more about…

Tannia Munroe, the Director of Emerging Markets Product Management at Tradeweb, has recently earned recognition at the inaugural Women in Finance Latin America Awards. Hosted by Markets Media Group in Mexico City on March 6, the event celebrated outstanding achievements by women in finance across Latin America. Tannia’s award in the category of Excellence in Trading Platforms highlights her leadership and impact on the financial technology landscape, particularly in the realm of emerging markets. Markets Media Group took the opportunity to sit down with Tannia to discuss her career journey, professional achievements, and perspectives on success, as well as the…

Tradeweb Markets Inc., a prominent global operator of electronic marketplaces for a variety of asset classes, including rates, credit, equities, and money markets, has announced record-breaking trading volumes for March 2025 and the first quarter of 2025. The company reported total trading volume for the month of March 2025 at an impressive $59.6 trillion, with an average daily volume (ADV) of $2.71 trillion, marking a 49.9% increase year-over-year (YoY). In addition to the record-setting monthly performance, Tradeweb’s total trading volume for Q1 2025 reached $164.5 trillion, with ADV at a record $2.55 trillion, representing a 33.7% increase YoY. The company’s…

In a significant move within the financial markets, the Tokyo Financial Exchange (TFX) has implemented an Intraday Additional Margin Call for interest-rate futures contracts, marking its first application since September 30, 2024. This new measure aims to provide enhanced risk management and stability, particularly in times of heightened market volatility. The introduction of this mechanism signals TFX’s commitment to ensuring that its margin requirements are more responsive to intraday price fluctuations. In this article, we will break down the mechanics of the Intraday Additional Margin Call, the factors that trigger this call, and its implications for market participants. Additionally, we…

Cboe BIDS VWAP-X, a pioneering trading mechanism that allows participants to source and match liquidity based on a forward benchmark price, has successfully launched in the UK. With its introduction in September 2024, the platform has already made notable strides, recording a record day of trading in March 2025. However, despite its success in the UK, the platform faces significant regulatory challenges preventing it from being offered in the European Union. Success in the UK Market The Cboe BIDS VWAP-X platform debuted in the UK with a focus on trading UK and Swiss securities, with the added benefit of enabling…