As financial markets in the EU prepare for upcoming regulatory changes, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) plans to expand its Global Trade Repository (GTR) service with new MiFID/R reporting capabilities.

Aiming to launch in early 2026, subject to regulatory approval, the integration aims to enable financial firms to streamline their transaction reporting obligations while enhancing compliance processes.

DTCC's move to introduce a Markets in Financial Instruments Directive/Regulation (MiFID/R) Approved Reporting Mechanism (ARM) service comes in response to evolving regulatory demands in the UK and EU.

"In support of the industry's evolving trade and transaction reporting needs, we look forward to working closely with key stakeholders to launch the new GTR MiFID/R capabilities in early 2026 following regulatory approvals," said Michele Hillery, DTCC Managing Director and Head of Repository and Derivatives Services.

"DTCC is uniquely positioned to leverage its expertise in regulatory trade and transaction reporting to not only help clients comply with forthcoming mandates but also to enable them to modernize and optimize their operational processes."

A New Reporting Solution for Market Participants

The new capabilities will allow firms to meet transaction reporting obligations efficiently while benefiting from additional tools such as data quality analytics, enhanced monitoring controls, and issue resolution mechanisms.

The service will also feature a back-reporting channel with queuing and sequential processing for regulatory authorities. Additionally, firms will have access to a comprehensive suite of end-of-day reports designed to support timely reconciliation and compliance.

With this latest expansion, DTCC's GTR consolidates trade and transaction reporting across derivatives and securities markets. This integration aims to enable financial firms to optimize costs, improve governance, and enhance operational risk management.

Navigating MiFID/R Implementation Challenges

As financial institutions prepare for the introduction of MiFID III and MiFIR II, the complexities of compliance now mandates robust reporting solutions. DTCC aims to address these challenges with its expanded GTR offering.

DTCC has a long history of supporting market participants through regulatory transitions. By expanding its GTR service with MiFID/R reporting, the company aims to simplify compliance while reinforcing its role as a key infrastructure provider in global financial markets.

As regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, firms will look to solutions like DTCC's to navigate the complexities of trade and transaction reporting effectively.