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| Abbreviation | ISITC |
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| Formation | 1991 |
| Type | Nonprofit |
| Headquarters | [Bridgewater, NJ] |
Region served | North America |
| Website | isitc.org |
ISITC (International Securities Association for Institutional Trade Communication) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to improving operational efficiency and standardization within the financial services industry. The organization serves as a collaborative forum for market participants to address industry challenges, develop best practices, and support regulatory and technological change, particularly in post-trade operations.[1]
History
[edit]ISITC was formed to address the complexities in institutional trading and post-trade processing. Over the years, it has played a significant role in developing operational standards and aligning stakeholders across the financial ecosystem. ISITC frequently collaborates with global organizations, including SIFMA, ICI, and The Investment Association, to address evolving market needs.[1]
Mission and Activities
[edit]ISITC's mission is to foster innovation, promote standardization, and drive collaboration in securities operations. Its activities include:
- Organizing working groups on areas such as settlements, reference data, corporate actions, and regulatory reporting.
- Publishing best practice documents and contributing to global standards like ISO 20022.
- Hosting annual forums and conferences to facilitate discussion among industry leaders.
- Engaging with regulatory bodies and financial infrastructure providers to support initiatives like T+1 settlement.[2]
According to The Fintech Times, ISITC played a central role in coordinating stakeholders for the T+1 settlement transition.[1] FTF News also noted the organization’s efforts in preparing firms through educational resources and forums.[3]
Membership
[edit]ISITC's membership includes a broad spectrum of financial market participants, such as:
- Custodian banks
- Asset managers
- Broker-dealers
- Technology vendors
- Service providers
These members actively contribute to ISITC's initiatives and participate in its working groups and annual events.
Conferences and Events
[edit]ISITC organizes an annual Securities Operations Summit, which serves as a major industry event for discussing innovation and challenges in securities operations. The 2024 summit featured discussions on artificial intelligence, accelerated settlement, and data governance.[4] The 2025 event is expected to focus on topics such as digital assets and post-trade transformation.[5]
Collaboration and Influence
[edit]ISITC partners with international bodies such as Swift and the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) to promote harmonized standards. The FMSB has cited ISITC as a contributor to the development of standardized settlement instruction templates.[6] Swift has also referenced ISITC's work in addressing the global impact of T+1 settlement timelines.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Times, The Fintech (2024-07-08). "Now the Dust Has Settled on the US' T+1 Transition, What's Next?". Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ a b "Preparing for T+1: The global impact of North America's move". 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ Kilburn, Faye (2024-10-01). "Is T+1 in North America a Partial Victory?". Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "30th Annual Securities Operations Summit". Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "31st Annual Securities Operations Summit". Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ^ "FMSB Publishes Final Standard for Sharing of Standard Settlement Instructions". 2025-01-27. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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