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FICC Market Structure: What’s Next for Electronic Trading?

It seems automation has seeped into many aspects of our daily lives – from the ways we communicate, to the ways we shop and travel – but how have financial markets embraced these efficiencies? Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure sits down with Chi Nzelu, Global Head of Macro eTrading and Andreas Koukorinis, Global Head of Credit eTrading, on the drivers behind electronic trading across FX, Rates, Commodities and Credit.

This episode was recorded on March 17, 2022. 

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument, are not issued by Research but are a solicitation under CFTC Rule 1.71. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.            

 

Collateral Insights | Preparing for UMR (Uncleared Margin Rules)

Focus on UMR is expected to grow as we approach implementation for phase 6 of the segregated initial margin rules and firms begin to analyze the impacts and considerations that will come into play. This episode discusses what firms need to do to prepare, identifying portfolio needs, integrated solutions and lessons learned from previous phases.

This episode was recorded on December 16, 2021. 

This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

FICC Market Structure: Our Watch-list for 2022

With 2021 quickly wrapping up, the FICC Market Structure team outlines some of the topics front-and-center going into the New Year. Meridy Cleary sits down with Kate Finlayson and Barnaby Hodgkins to discuss a few of the team’s agenda items including digital asset regulation, the ongoing MiFID II review, the pick-up in portfolio trading and ESG ratings.

This episode was recorded on December 7, 2021.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, or to one, newsletters, mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. C clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

FICC Market Structure: Breaking Down Derivatives Clearing Trends

What are some of the drivers behind potential shifts in derivatives clearing activity? This question continues to be top of mind for many buy-side clients. Kate Finlayson, Global Head of FICC Market Structure, sits down with Emma Richardson and Paul Davidson to discuss themes that could shape derivatives clearing in 2022 and beyond, including the uncleared margin requirements, post-Brexit dynamics, and sustainable finance.

The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. The FICC market structure publications, (Q1, newsletters), mentioned in this podcast are available for J.P. Morgan clients. Please contact your J.P. Morgan sales representative should you wish to receive these. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

Collateral Insights | Triparty Pledge and the Leading Drivers

Several drivers, including capital constraints and innovative solutions to mobilize previously hard-to-fund assets, have recently led to increased growth in pledge across the triparty marketplace. This episode discusses the background to pledge, comparison versus title transfer, growth in Asia and what to expect next.

This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

Leaving Libor Part IV: Approaching Year End

In this podcast episode, we discuss the latest developments in Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) markets and drivers for improvements in liquidity in the second half of the year. Thomas Pluta, J.P. Morgan’s global head of linear rates trading, and Chris Palmer, head of J.P. Morgan’s LIBOR transition program, join J.P. Morgan’s Greg Geffen to discuss what to expect as the industry approaches the end of 2021 and the regulatory guidance to cease initiation of new use of USD LIBOR products.

This podcast was recorded on November 16^th 2021. 

The views in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of JPMorgan Chase and Co or its affiliates. Collectively JP Morgan. This communication is provided for information purposes only. JP Morgan normally makes a market and trades as principal insecurities, other financial products and other asset classes that may be discussed in this for additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please consult: https://www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures/salesandtradingdisclaimer.  For further information about benchmark reform and the transition away from LIBOR, please visit https://www.jpmorgan.com/global/markets/libor-sofr.

What Does It Take to Build a Modern Board? Part II

In part II of this podcast, Huw Richards picks back up again with Susan Chapman-Hughes and Rebecca Thornton to dive deeper on executing board strategies from sourcing diverse candidates to measuring outcomes.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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What Does It Take to Build A Modern Board? Part I

In part I of this podcast, Huw Richards hosts guests, Susan Chapman-Hughes, board member of Toast and Smuckers, and Rebecca Thornton, head of J.P. Morgan’s Director Advisory Services group. Together they talk about governance priorities, board strategies and more.

This material was prepared by certain personnel of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates and subsidiaries worldwide and not the firm’s research department. It is for informational purposes only, is not intended as an offer or solicitation for the purchase, sale or tender of any financial instrument and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, offer or solicitation by any JPMorgan Chase entity to extend or arrange credit or to provide any other products or services to any person or entity.

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Global Equities Market Structure: Q3 2021 Update

In this podcast episode, Chloé Wachter, part of J.P. Morgan’s Global Liquidity Solutions team, hosts a conversation with global equities leaders including Simon Wade, APAC Head of Global Liquidity Solutions, Alex Gorodetsky, Head of Americas Liquidity Products and Equities Market Structure, and Chris Andrew, EMEA Head of Equities Market Structure.  

In this session, the team highlights the main trends and events taking place in the market structure space during the third quarter of 2021, including the continued growth in retail participation and its implications, as well as broader global regulatory initiatives which are expected to reshape the execution landscape across regions.

This podcast is intended for Institutional clients only, and the views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase and Company, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research, OR recommendation, advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Reference products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal, in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.

Collateral Insights | CSDR and Its Impacts on Securities Financing and Collateral Lending

With the third phase of the EU Central Securities Depositories Regulation (CSDR) set to go live in February 2022, trading counterparties and market infrastructures within the EU are preparing for the settlement discipline regime. This episode discusses the background and overall aim of the regulation, the impact on the securities financing and collateral space, as well as the industry challenges and recent advocacy efforts.

This episode was recorded on September 28, 2021.

This podcast is intended for institutional clients only. The views expressed in this podcast may not necessarily reflect the views of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co, and its affiliates, together J.P. Morgan, and do not constitute research or recommendation advice or an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. Referenced products and services in this podcast may not be suitable for you, and may not be available in all jurisdictions. J.P. Morgan may make markets and trade as principal in securities and other asset classes and financial products that may have been discussed. For additional disclaimers and regulatory disclosures, please visit www.jpmorgan.com/disclosures.