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Mark is a principal at Ernst & Young LLP in the Financial Services Consulting practice, with a focus on capital markets strategy and business transformation.
As part of the US firm’s Capital Markets Leadership Team, Mark leads our work across institutional digital assets, capital markets growth and innovation, and collateral management.
Mark is a chartered management accountant and a graduate of the University of Nottingham and has a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting and Management.
How Mark is building a better working world
Mark is passionate about building a better working world with his purpose focused on driving growth and innovation across the capital markets ecosystem. Mark’s work helps his clients launch new digital and data solutions, modernize their client experience, grow or acquire new businesses, and prepare for the interoperability of digital and traditional assets.
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What to know about gaining access to U.S. Treasury central clearing
What market participants should consider in choosing a clearing access model for U.S. Treasury central clearing.
14 Nov 2024
Colin Egan
How regional banks are transforming collateral management functions
Regional banks are enhancing their collateral management capabilities in response to shifting market dynamics. Learn more.
16 Jul 2024
Mark Nichols
Are you prepared to capitalize on the upside risk of digital assets?
With more than 10,000 digital asset tokens in circulation, a structured approach to due diligence is critical to protect your organization.
05 Mar 2024
Mark Nichols
How financial services is addressing U.S. Treasury and Repo clearing
Central clearing for U.S. Treasury and Repo markets triggers change in U.S. Treasury market structure, affecting broker-dealers and institutional investors. Read more.
01 Feb 2024
Mark Nichols
Digital asset ecosystem: US regulatory licensing and registration
Established regulatory frameworks offer guidance for digital assets pursuits. See how.
16 May 2023
John Boyle
Collateral optimization: capabilities that drive financial resource efficiency
The unprecedented environment has resulted in an increased focus on optimization, growing the need to drive efficiency across the business.
13 Oct 2020
Lisa Maus
Uncleared margin rules: 10 actions to help firms prepare
This is not the time to slow down, but an opportunity to reassess and make sure you meet your long-term needs.
23 Apr 2020
Mark Nichols