The working groups do much of the work included in AFTI’s assignments.
They lay the foundations for future developments in the post-trade sector,conducting research, responding to consultations, routinely handling numerous different files, and taking part in marketwide initiatives. They also play a watchdog role and issue warnings – a vital function in the fast-moving post-trade universe.
The ten working groups are supported by four monitoring group, whose cross-disciplinary nature makes it easier to address common issues such as legal, tax, and international questions as well as online communication. Reports on the work of the groups and monitorings are a precious source of information and are provided to members on the AFTI website.
In 2009, over 120 meetings were held and some 500 technical issues addressed.