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Interview: Transcend’s Bimal Kadikar on Global Traction and the Citi Investment
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2022 Outlook from Todd Hodgin & BJ Marcoullier
What are your expectations for 2022? Within the collateral markets, we expect to see an acceleration of electronification and automation. Regulatory drivers such as UMR are increasing demands on scarce collateral resources and, as a result, transparency of liquidity pools and operational efficiency are now critical competitive differentiators. While the equity and debt cash markets […]
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ESG Collateral Management and Trading: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Requirements
Members of the collateral ecosystem are beginning to explore how best to serve the needs of investors with ESG funds. Some institutions are starting to manually support ESG in trading and collateral processes such as green bond baskets in repo or excluding securities in the agent lending market. As beneficial owners provide stricter collateral guidelines […]
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Transcend Appoints Capital Markets Veteran Steve Vena as Business Specialist
Transcend, a leading provider of analytics, optimization, and automation for collateral, liquidity, and funding, has appointed Steve Vena as Business Specialist. Vena brings over 30 years of experience as a senior leader and innovator in capital markets operations and finance. In this role, Vena will be responsible for expanding Transcend’s business and product strategy to […]
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Introducing the new Transcend logo for our dynamic business
When we launched Transcend a few years ago, we knew that we would be bringing something unique and innovative to the market. Indeed, we have developed a cutting-edge solution to enable firms to optimize their inventory, liquidity and funding – whether that be for just one of their collateralized businesses or their entire enterprise. Our solutions […]
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A Connected Collateral Ecosystem
Recent advances in collateral management technology – from algorithms to advanced analytics – are revolutionising the opportunities available to firms seeking optimisation at an enterprise-wide level. Firms are increasingly realising the advantages of adopting a more centralised and harmonised approach to managing collateral, and utilising the latest software solutions to inform decision-making. Bimal Kadikar, CEO […]
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In five years, 90% of funding will be done by machines
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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Transcend shortlisted for FTF News Technology Innovation Awards ‘Best Collateral Management Solution’
As firms look for ways to increase efficiency and reduce risk across the business, collateral often remains gridlocked. Transcend’s Collateral Management & Optimization solutions help firms completely redefine how they manage collateral – leading to increased liquidity, lower costs and greater compliance. In recognition of our innovative approach, FTF has shortlisted Transcend for ‘Best Collateral Management […]
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Collaboration, Communication (and a Margarita?): The Catalysts for IT Innovation
Leadership, especially in critical, but technologically-challenged functions like collateral management, is the key to seizing a competitive advantage. IT innovation doesn’t just happen, even in the capital markets where opportunities for substantial improvements in areas like collateral and liquidity management can lead to greater, measurable and sustainable returns. All IT innovation needs commitment, investment and […]
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Revisiting the Importance of Inventory Management in Collateral and Liquidity
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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A framework for build, buy or network in a changing market environment
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 […]