Solutions for Market Initiatives and Infrastructure

In today’s ever-changing financial market, regulations are driving countless corporate initiatives. In over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives alone, there is tremendous activity all around the world. Globally, the G20 continues to provide strong direction on derivatives at its summits. Across regions, government agencies are taking the initiative and looking for ways to increase transparency and improve risk management.

• U.S. — The Dodd-Frank Act is requiring the SEC and CFTC to make almost 250 rules.
• Europe — The European Commission and the Committee of European Securities Regulators have issued a number of key consultation papers on transaction reporting, clearing and standardization.
• Asia — The Japanese FSA has produced an OTC derivatives blueprint.
• India — The Securities and Exchange Board is engaged in redesigning derivative products.
• South America — Brazil has taken steps to increase regulation.

Our solutions for market infrastructure and initiatives can help you align your firm with the newest regulations and create the interoperability needed to comply with current and forthcoming mandates, while maximizing the opportunities they provide. Our services address the following key areas:

• Advisory — With expertise across market utilities, clearing and market transparency, we help you navigate through the increasingly complex regulatory landscape to determine the right path forward.
• Business process alignment — We provide the industry expertise and functional experience needed to help you adjust your business processes according to new and changing mandates.
• Technology — We work with you to improve your existing systems’ interoperability and help implement and integrate any new platforms needed moving forward.