EMIR 3.0: Active accounts, Representativeness & Exemptions
Sernova is transforming the future of post-trade. Under EMIR 3.0, financial counterparties (FCs) and non-financial counterparties (NFCs) subject to the clearing obligation must maintain an active account with an EU-based CCP. This applies to specific…
Accomplished Sales Leader Brings Global Expertise to Sernova as Head of Sales, Americas
We are delighted to share the news that Stephen Fry, an accomplished sales leader in financial services technology and consulting has joined Sernova Financial as Head of Sales Americas in our New York office. Stephen’s…
FOW Trading – London – 2025
We are excited to share that our esteemed speaker William Knottenbelt will be moderating at FOW Trading London 2025. Mark your calendars for the engaging panel discussion titled “The Evolution of Risk-Free Rates” taking place…
Sernova Financial joins FIA Tech’s Databank Network
FIA Tech, a leading technology provider to the exchange-traded derivative industry, announced today that Sernova Financial, a leading provider of outsourced post trade clearing processes for financial services, has joined the FIA Tech Databank Network…
White Paper: Client Clearing – The Direction of Travel
Abstract A recently proposed Futures Industry Association (FIA) European Trustee Model (EATM) to facilitate client clearing in European jurisdictions indicates the industry’s desire to improve clearing brokers’ profitability and facilitate access to clearing for derivatives…
Raiffeisen Bank International Upgrades Exchange Traded Derivatives Clearing Capabilities with Sernova Financial
Raiffeisen Bank International (“RBI”) has selected Sernova Financial’s (“Sernova”) unique clearing solution for exchange-traded derivatives (ETD). This partnership enhances RBI’s capacity to clear ETD transactions, providing significant operational and cost efficiencies for clients globally. Sernova’s…
Christian Geberth, Raiffeisen Bank International
“Our clients expect the best clearing solutions, and Sernova provides this. Together we are strengthening our clearing capabilities and enhancing the overall user experience. We are confident that this partnership will bring long-term value and growth to RBI and our clients.”
Christian Geberth, Division Head Group Prime Services at Raiffeisen Bank International
Sernova Awarded SOC 2 Type II Report
We’re pleased to announce that Sernova has completed its SOC 2 audit. At Sernova, we are committed to conducting independent annual reviews of our information security practices through SOC and ISO processes. We continue to provide our…
Sernova Welcomes Phillip Atkinson, New Sales Partner in Strategic Expansion Move
We are delighted to share the journey of Phillip Atkinson, a seasoned professional with over four decades of experience in the financial markets. In 2020, Phillip joined the LSEG group leadership team, overseeing Strategic Relationship…
New Sales Partner William Knottenbelt to Propel Sernova Market Research
We are thrilled to welcome William Knottenbelt to our Sernova team. With a wealth of experience in Global Financial Markets, William brings a proven track record of success in developing and leading international business operations…
Derivatives Operations Professional with 25 Years in Cross-Asset Clearing
Stephen Li, our new Head of Sernova Financial Americas Sernova is excited to welcome Stephen’s expertise and leadership to the team, as we look to expand our client footprint in the Americas. Prior to Sernova, Stephen has…
White Paper: Changes in the US Repo Market Dynamics
This paper attempts to explain the cost/benefit relationship between bilateral repos such as tri-party and its FICC cleared counterpart and put it in the context of UST repo clearing mandate that will come into force in mid-2026.