Publications
Intraday FX swaps could signal new dawn for liquidity management
Intraday FX Swaps: Settling transactions at a specific time of day to support liquidity management is becoming more achievable. Access to immediate FX settlement via Payment versus Payment (PvP) will be a key enabler of this. As HSBC’s Mark Williamson explains, “If you’re able to get better transparency around when your PvP is happening, and you know with certainty when funds will be transferred and received, you can then offer your intraday liquidity to others.”
Murex, Baton: Basel III banking reforms expose “emerging chinks” in global finance armor
Bank for International Settlements – BIS report highlights while Basel III reforms have strengthened the global banking system, warning flags indicate some large financial institutions may not be prepared for future crises. Key findings included a “€26 billion ($28.5bn) shortfall in Total Loss-Absorbing Capacity (TLAC) among two global systemically important banks (G-SIBs)” and a “liquidity shortfall reported by three major banks”. Alex Knight commented, “This report is a major wake-up call for financial institutions currently reassessing their approach to liquidity management,” via Finadium
Fireside Friday with… Baton System’s Arjun Jayaram
The TRADE sits down with Arjun Jayaram, chief executive at Baton Systems, to discuss growing post-trade inefficiencies, how firms are adapting to T+1 and the impacts of market volatility on liquidity management processes.
Real-time Visibility: Why it is Key for Managing Collateral and Payments Now
In today’s volatile markets, real-time visibility is crucial for managing collateral and payments. Tucker Dona from Baton Systems discusses how enhanced automation and real-time data can improve decision-making and control.
With existing tech stretched to the limit at T+1, intraday liquidity turns to DLT for T+0
Alex Knight discusses the challenges of optimising intraday liquidity with Anna Reitman – the economic impact a lack of confidence in available data can have on firms, prudential concerns and how limited access to the historical insights and analytics needed to validate assumptions, along with minimal payment scheduling capabilities can restrict optimisation.
Equity market meltdown poses intraday liquidity management questions — high time for answers
Alex Knight, Head of EMEA at Baton Systems, explains the critical importance of liquidity resilience amidst recent market volatility. As institutions face increased cash buffers and rising costs, effective intraday liquidity management and real-time data become essential for maintaining stability and navigating market turbulence.
Interoperability: The Fast Lane to Innovation That Swerves Disruption
Arjun Jayaram, CEO of Baton Systems, discusses how interoperable technologies offer a practical pathway for investment banks to modernise post-trade systems without the disruption of a complete overhaul. Discover how this approach enhances risk management and future-proofs your business.
Banks still hitting the buffers on intraday liquidity management
Article exploring why real-time visibility and control is crucial for banks to effectively monitor, measure, and manage intraday liquidity, as highlighted by our Alex Knight
FinTech companies sceptical of SEC’s statement on T+1
Alex Knight, Head of EMEA at Baton Systems, explains the continued reliance on post-trade processes with a manual element could present challenges, as “While far from ideal from a cost and efficiency perspective, that worked when there was plenty of time to fix things, but now that we’re moving to much shorter timelines, the pressure is well and truly on.”
From Herstatt to Credit Suisse: Banking’s Fifty-Year Call for Real-Time Reconciliation
Real-time payment reconciliations, why it’s not just about increasing operational efficiencies but becoming a matter of systemic and regulatory resilience – Alex Knight explains via Traders Magazine