Trends in post-trade processing

Abstract

As investing becomes more global, and capital travels with a disregard for physical borders, identifying trends in the global flow of trades is an increasingly relevant topic of interest. Trading in different time zones is not a new concept to the investor community; however, trade processing is currently undergoing an evolution born of necessity to become more efficient, seamless and cost-effective. Not only are independent investors affected by the strides the international community has made in the post-trade processing space over the past few decades, but also government agencies and regulators, as well as industry standards bodies, are at the forefront of these market changes. As the market evolves, investors, government regulators and industry associations must cooperate more closely than ever to achieve the common purpose of a more efficient marketplace.