StreetsTalksTo

Author: Julia Streets

StreetsTalksTo is a series of podcasts interviewing the CEOs and colleagues from some of the most influential, significant and disruptive firms, bodies and initiatives in the financial industry. In each half hour episode, host Julia Streets and guests will explore the driving trends facing the industry today as we navigate these extraordinary times. They will examine what's at the very forefront of innovation and change, addressing the challenges and uncovering the opportunities both today and as we look ahead. Each episode will be hosted by Julia Streets, Founder & CEO of Streets Consulting, the business development, marketing and communications consultancy that has worked with hundreds of influential fintech firms across the financial services industry helping them to grow. An experienced podcast host and BBC radio guest, Julia's DiverCity Podcast series, www.divercitypodcast.com, featuring hundreds of leading voices in the industry, has attracted some 30,000 listeners from around the world over the past seven series and continues to go from strength to strength. Julia is regularly called upon to host and speak at some of the world's leading conferences about innovations in fintech and to offer insights about the driving trends at play.
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StreetsTalksTo The Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB)
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026

In this episode, Julia Streets sits down with Emma Kalliomaki to explore the critical role of the Derivatives Service Bureau (DSB) as the "golden source" of reference data for the over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market. As the industry transitions from rapid regulatory implementation to a "steady state," Emma discusses how standardised identifiers (OTC ISIN, UPI, CFI) and global collaboration continue to drive market transparency and reduce operational and regulatory burden for its 1,900+ users worldwide. Key Highlights Evolution from Implementation to Stabilisation: After eight years of operation and following the successful global rollout of the Unique Product Identifier (UPI) into the Identifier framework for OTC Derivatives over the last couple of years, the DSB's user base has expanded from regulators and reporting firms to a much broader community. The DSB is therefore transitioning to a discovery-led approach focussed on deepening their understanding of how their data is accessed, used and integrated across an increasingly diverse ecosystem Commitment to Fair Cost Allocation and Transparency: As a market utility, with a user base expanding to include a vast network of indirect and non-fee-paying entities, the DSB remains committed to its core principle of fair allocation of cost The episode emphasises the importance of the Annual Industry Consultation, calling for diverse stakeholders, from boutique buy-side firms to global sell-side institutions, to provide feedback on DSB service evolution and the equitable distribution of costs.