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Since taking the helm of BNY Mellon Asset Servicing, Jim Palermo has overseen an extensive programme of global expansion and pulled off the biggest merger in the industry’s history without sacrificing customer care. He tells financial-i where the banking behemoth’s sights are targeted next in terms of growth, and how he intends to respond to customers’ needs in an environment of regulatory change.

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As head of investment operations at Gartmore Investment Management, Chris Sims has seen his organisation through the financial crisis. He tells financial-i how the new landscape demands flexibility to adapt successfully to new situations such as regulations around derivatives and hedge funds. And with less people to throw at problems, he needs to ensure from an operations perspective, that there is not an over-reliance on technology.

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On June 7, FXall marked 10 years since it created a common electronic trading platform for institutional investors and corporate treasurers. Phil Weisberg, CEO of FXall, looks back on those days fondly as FXall was one of the few trading platforms that emerged from the dot.com boom intact. He talks to financial-i about its LavaFX acquisition, the prospect of heightened regulation of OTC FX markets and why the balance is tipping in favour of multiple-provider trading platforms.

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Change is in the air as the unregulated OTC derivatives market gets a global makeover in the increasingly regulated post-crisis environment. A centrally-cleared market place seems inevitable and clearing houses are already preparing for their focal role within the new structure. (Photo of Alberto Pravettoni, LCH.Clearnet)

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The path to TARGET2- Securities is far from smooth - beset by mounting costs and an increasing rumble of dissent from some quarters. With a launch date set for 2014, John Gubert assesses its validity. Download Article >>

Following their American lead, ETFs are increasing in popularity across Europe. With a new settlement platform in place for users, their future looks set. Download Article >>

Corporate receivables management has been getting a lot of attention in the economic downturn due to companies' need for liquidity and increased emphasis on incoming payments' visibility. Effective management of companies' receivables improves their credit extension policy management, provides actionable data in support of treasury's cash flow forecasting, and reduces companies' need to borrow operating funds. Download Article >>

Post-crisis volatility is making corporate treasurers look again at FX. But are they still willing to hand over management of their FX risk to banks or will newer, more personalised services take over? Download Article >>

As the world faces an uncertain future for the euro and the possibility of a Chinese yuan unpegged from the US dollar, corporate treasurers and FX risk practitioners are witnessing an unprecedented level of currency volatility. This heightened volatility and lack of visibility to FX exposure is leaving most companies at risk, says Wolfgang Koester, CEO, FiREapps. Download Article >>

Buyers may recognise the strains extending credit terms is having on their suppliers, but most banks are still providing financing that is geared towards large credit worthy buyers. Emerging markets' banks maintain that more can be done to finance small-and medium sized suppliers in all tiers of the supply chain. Download Article >>

Companies are under pressure to revise their strategies for managing working capital. Basic awareness of supply chain finance (SCF) instruments must give way to knowing the practices and technologies for implementation, says Enrico Camerinelli. Download Article >>

With no industry standards in place, compiling relevant reference data and keeping it up to date is an issue fraught with difficulty. 'Lean data' may be the solution. (photo of Stuart Plane, Cadis). Download Article >>

SmartStream's new Data Dictionary acts as a repository for product documentation and is continually monitored by specialists at DClear Utilities for up to date revisions. Download Article >>