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Demands on collateral are increasing due to regulations such as UMR and the ever-changing market landscape. As a result, firms are now evaluating how to enhance their technology. Doing so allows them to not only better manage inventory, but also drive improved performance and control. Transcend’s BJ Marcoullier recently discussed the future of collateral management […]
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In the Global Investor Group Special Report, Collateral in 2021, Bimal Kadikar, founder and CEO of Transcend, and BJ Marcoullier, head of business development, explain how an integrated technology platform can deliver a best-in-class collateral management and optimization solution, regardless of whether a company follows a siloed or integrated approach to collateral management. As collateral […]
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The business of collateral optimization has changed radically. In 2020, banks can no longer accept linear priority lists for collateral delivery because when viewed globally across balance sheets and product lines, this no longer makes sense. What was a cutting-edge solution even five years ago is now leaving money on the table. Automation is a […]
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On July 9, 2020, Bimal Kadikar, CEO of Transcend, spoke on the ISF-ISLA panel discussion on “COVID-19 & Chain Reactions: The Transmission of Effects Across Markets & Institutions.” The group discussed what has been expected and unexpected during the health crisis. And based on lessons learned what changes can be expected from business, operations and […]
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In collateral management, no news is very good news. The collateral management industry deserves congratulations for making almost no noise over the last few months. Nothing grabs headlines like a disaster, but the mainstream press has been remarkably quiet about collateral management functioning. In a new Finadium report, vendors, custodians, outsourcing managers and central securities […]
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An Interview with Bimal Kadikar of Transcend RMA Global Markets and Securities Lending Director Fran Garritt recently interviewed Bimal Kadikar, founder and CEO of the collateral-focused technology firm Transcend, on current issues in collateral management, including the growing demand for high-quality collateral and the recent implementation of the Qualified Financial Contracts (QFC) reporting rules. Their […]
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The function and definition of collateral and liquidity optimization has continued to expand from its roots in the early 2000s. Practitioners must now consider the application of connected data on security holders to operationalize the next level of efficiency in balance sheet management. A guest post from Transcend. The concept of connected data, or metadata, […]
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You may disagree with the number of years or the percent, but everyone understands that automation in the funding and collateral space is occurring at a fast pace. The question is how you prepare for this inevitable future? Our view is that connecting data from disparate sources is the key to the next evolution in […]
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As collateral rules have grown in complexity, so has the need for greater optimization – But as Tim Steele [of Funds Europe] discovers, achieving that can be painful. Collateral has long been used as a tool for mitigating counterparty risk and obtaining credit, but now more than ever, it is the key determinant of an […]
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In this article in Securities Finance Monitor, Transcend’s CEO Bimal Kadikar discusses the opportunities for more effective liquidity and collateral management – and the potential benefits to the bottom line. A solid starting point is inventory management whereby firms can match collateral to needs, improve front-to-back office communications and increase operational efficiency and compliance. Access […]
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Capital markets firms are faced with tough choices in their vendor and utility selection. But when should firms choose to partner with vendors, participate in industry utilities or insource development altogether? This article provides a framework for thinking through the options. Capital markets have always been fast moving but seldom have the drivers of change […]
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Balancing collateral optimization and regulatory compliance front to back through “Holistic Collateral Architecture” July 28, 2017 Collateral Business Transformation Financial institutions today are increasingly evaluating how best to manage their collateral needs in the face of dual challenges – how to adapt their business and operational structures to become more efficient and how to respond […]
