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I totally agree Gary, and I would also like to see some action in the post trade space, with regards to driving out legacy systems used in settlements and corporate actions departments. It is incredible that so many manual practices still exist in a world where technology such as the iPad exists!

Do you think we will see more of this type of change in other market players?

I am sure they will do a great job.

I do also agree with you re the derivatives - in many ways it is a good match because as Xavier said in one of his interviews, there isn't too much crossover between the two groups.

I think this is excellent news for the LSE, but do wonder about their new-look executive team - it seems light on members from Xavier's current ExCo.

One would also think that this is the merger of the two less likely to be impeded by the competition authorities. 

Hi Robert, many interesting comments there, I particularly agree with you that companies really do need to do just a little research into this area to find the good solutions that are out there - I have been particularly impressed with Snapbox from Snapguard ( www.snapguard.co.uk/snapbox.html)  - it will assist in  monitoring who accesses your most vital  electronic secrets. Too often one finds that once a breach has occurred, many firms are unable to identify how the information left the company.

Very interesting article Steve. One does wonder what is going to happen in the Clearing space at the same time... A similar battle could take place for the flow, creating all sorts of interesting repercussions (particularly if interoperability is delayed yet again).