RQD* Clearing

Exciting week ahead — the RQD* Clearing team is heading to Money20/20 USA! We’ll be there meeting with industry friends, clients, and anyone curious about how RQD* is rethinking clearing and custody for modern markets. If you’re attending and want to chat about tech, partnerships, or just grab a coffee — we’d love to connect. Whether you’re deep in fintech, exploring digital assets, or just want to learn what makes RQD* different, let’s meet up and talk shop. Michael Lanyon | Jon Fowler | Joe Sudia | Michael Sanocki 📍See you in Vegas! #Money2020 #Fintech #Clearing #Custody #required #RQD

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In our September 2025 newsletter, Duncan King sat down with Michael Sanocki at RQD* Clearing. RQD Clearing is a tech-first financial services firm that provides clearing, custody, and execution solutions for brokers—leveraging cloud-based platforms and APIs to process trades in U.S. equities, options, and ETFs efficiently and securely. https://lnkd.in/gVHkhrQQ

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬: 𝐑𝐐𝐃’𝐬 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐘𝐂𝐀 This month, RQD* Clearing CEO Michael Sanocki sat down with Duncan King in a Q&A-style discussion hosted by Nyca Partners. The conversation covered the challenges, and opportunities, facing clearing firms today, and how RQD* is setting a new standard. A few highlights: • 𝐎𝐧 𝐑𝐐𝐃’𝐬 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: “Our advantage comes from a proprietary, automated tech stack and an A+ team. At RQD*, solving complex, technical challenges in real time is standard operating procedure.” • 𝐎𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: “RQD* is the first custody and clearing platform built entirely on cloud-native, real-time technology. Upgrades happen without the maintenance windows that hold the industry back.” • 𝐎𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝: “Legacy onboarding can take months. We cut that down significantly; one client went live in just 4 weeks after struggling for over a year with another firm.” • 𝐎𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝: “Broker-Dealers, Fintechs, and International Institutions are leaning in for our API-first model, speed, and scalability.” • 𝐎𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: “Compliance isn’t a box we check—it’s part of RQD’s DNA. Owning our entire code base means we adapt quickly as rules evolve.” At RQD*, we believe the future of clearing isn’t about patching legacy systems—it’s about building for resiliency, speed, and client success from the ground up. Read it in full here: https://lnkd.in/gVHkhrQQ #Clearing #RQD #NYCA #required

Exciting news, our very own Jon Fowler is heading to San Diego, CA to join InvestiFi at the PROCU Annual Conference, September 14–16!  This event is all about bringing together credit union leaders and fintech innovators to explore the future of digital investing. Jon will be on the ground connecting with attendees, sharing insights, and sparking conversations about what’s next. If you’ll be at PROCU, make sure to find Jon and say hello—he’d love to connect! See full details here: https://lnkd.in/eTFgtizE #InvestiFi #PROCU2025 #CreditUnions #Required #RQD

We’re excited to share that RQD* Clearing has been approved by FINRA to offer portfolio margin accounts with the minimum equity of $150,000. This isn’t a regulatory box we had to check; it’s a strategic step we chose to take for our clients and partners. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮:  -𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲. Portfolio margin aligns requirements with actual portfolio risk, so qualified clients can put capital to work more efficiently.  -𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭. Thoughtful, risk-based margining helps reduce unnecessary friction while supporting a healthier market ecosystem.  -𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. We calculate and surface exposure continuously, not just at end-of-day, so you can make decisions with current information. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 (𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭):  -𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞. We’ve built up the capital needed to underwrite growth responsibly and paired it with a knowledgeable risk team that understands your needs.   -𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐝-𝐭𝐨-𝐞𝐧𝐝. Ongoing stress tests, concentration checks, and clear limits help us manage risk in real time.  -𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧. Our cloud-native, API-first platform lets us adjust quickly as markets evolve, without compromising controls.  -𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭. Volatility happens. Innovation continues. We’ve designed our approach to support both. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐑𝐐𝐃:  -Transparent, real-time portfolio margin calculations  -Clear documentation and developer-friendly APIs  -A partnership mindset focused on reliability, clarity, and long-term trust #𝐑𝐐𝐃 #𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 #𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐑𝐀 

We’ve launched Fully Paid Securities Lending (FPL) — a new way for our Introducing Firms and their customers to generate extra income from fully paid securities held at RQD*. - Share in lending revenue - Keep the flexibility to sell anytime - Backed by daily mark-to-market collateral It’s simple. It’s secure. It’s built for you. #Required #RQDClearing #FPL #SecuritiesLending #RevenueGrowth

We’ve done it in just 12 months! Over $1 BILLION in Assets Under Custody Over $1 TRILLION Equities Cleared This isn’t just a win, it’s a testament to the trust of our clients, the relentless drive of our team, and the power of our platform. We’re just getting started. #rqd #required #clearing #oneyear #growth

RQD* Clearing Launches Overnight (24/5) Trading! Traditionally, real-time order execution for U.S. equities was limited to standard market hours: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET. With the expansion of RQD’s Extended Hours Trading, clients can now trade during overnight U.S. sessions. This added access means you can react immediately to global news, earnings releases, and key market events—without waiting for the next day’s open. It’s another way RQD* is modernizing market access and empowering today’s investors to stay ahead, 24/5. #rqd #required #overnighttrading #extendedhours