The US needs open access to a RTGS system, where any party can assume risk. Giving non-banks the opportunity to participate in Fedwire may be the quickest way to move the ball. For EU, perhaps giving open access to a common settlement service would be faster than mandating protocols/services. In other words.. build a new system for settlement which banks must participate.. and let non banks in as well. Build the Future vs. fixing the past. Continue reading →