Mifid II
SimCorp Enhances Alternatives Offering for its Dimension Platform
Other updates to the platform include Mifid II compliance, a strategy builder for Solvency II requirements and collateral management workflows.
ION's Openlink Acquisition Shows Deeper Strategic Moves at Work
The Openlink deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions by ION as it consolidates power in treasury, derivatives and commodities, with the help of Carlyle Group.
NEX and Delta Capita Team Up for SFTR Solution
NEX Regulatory Reporting partners with Delta Capita to offer SFTR compliance service.
February 2018: All Hunky Dory in the Land of Mifid II
Despite a few teething problems, Victor says Mifid II, which took effect on January 3 this year, is a net positive for the capital markets.
Client Reporting Remains Top Mifid II Implementation Challenge
A November 2017 survey of fund managers found client reporting was their biggest concern in the lead-up to Mifid II, and it remains so in the weeks following the regulation’s entry into force.
Mifid II and the Emergence of the Connectivity Hub
With the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive now in effect, firms are still adapting to the new requirements and their long-term implications. Richard Bentley, chief product officer at Ullink, explores how the industry can remain compliant…
TradeData Bows Historical Symbology Archive for Regulatory Analysis
Euromoney TradaData’s Forensyx service helps regulators investigate historical transaction reports.
Eurex to Suspend Swiss Operations
Eurex Zurich will cease operations at the end of March, citing conflicts between Mifid II and a new regulatory framework in Switzerland.
GLMX Plans European Expansion with $20 Million Fund Raise
Repo trading platform will use funds to fuel European expansion.
Irish Stock Exchange Becomes Ireland's First LOU
The exchange can now issue, renew and update LEIs via its online services website, ISEdirect.
January 2018: Getting Your Bitcoin’s Worth
Financial firms spent a lot of last year focused on Mifid II compliance, but also clearly spent significant time following the ups and downs of cryptocurrencies - and assessing whether to invest in this new asset class.
Post-Mifid II, Shelved Projects May See New Life
Tech chiefs and vendors see chance to revisit missed opportunities—in time.
Esma’s LEI Xmas Extension: Last-Minute Gift or Lump of Coal?
Jamie Hyman talks with an LEI issuer, advocate and end-user about how Esma’s LEI grace period will impact operations during the first half of 2018.
Goldman Leads $38 Million Funding Round for Visible Alpha
Fintech firm to complete integration of Alpha Exchange and expand into Europe and Asia, with eye on potential further acquisitions.
Bermuda Stock Exchange Confirms Status as LEI Issuer
The exchange is able to issue LEIs to listed and unlisted Bermuda-domiciled companies.
Aquis Tech Links SIs, Counterparties via Connectivity Hub
Hub allows counterparties to continually adjust which stocks they want to interact with.
Mifid Data Runs Aground with Issues at European Regulators
Glitches and halts mark first few weeks of transparency requirements at systems operated by regulators.
So This Is Mifid (II), and What Have You Done?
John reflects on how Mifid II has dominated the news in recent months and asks if the industry is really ready for such a sea change at a time when new regulation is now just part of doing business.
Raymond James Enlists Red Deer for Mifid II Research
Raymond James is using Red Deer's Mifid II solution to help manage research consumption.
AFTAs 2017: Most Innovative Third-Party Technology Vendor—Infrastructure—UnaVista
UnaVista, the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG’s) platform for matching, reconciliation and reporting, makes its debut at the AFTAs as winner of the most innovative third-party technology vendor (infrastructure) category, at a time when industry focus…
2017 AFTAs Winners' Circle: SmartStream Technologies
Historically, collaboration between banks hasn’t yielded much success—except, perhaps, when it comes to reference data. James Rundle talks with Peter Moss, CEO of SmartStream’s Reference Data Utility (RDU), about how the project came about, and how it’s…
AFTAs 2017: Best Back-Office Initiative—SmartStream Technologies
SmartStream's win reflects markets' growing demand for regulatory solutions.
Artificial Intelligence: From Winter to Spring
AI is experiencing a renaissance, but some are concerned that it could carry hidden risks.
UPDATE: Markets, Regulators Not Yet United on Mifid II
Just over a week into Europe’s new financial regulatory regime, Joanne Faulkner assess the key challenges that still lie ahead as market participants and regulators alike grapple with the data and reporting requirements of Mifid II.