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Nasdaq Phases Out ‘Insecure' ISE FTP Protocols
Nasdaq is recommending that ISE members upgrade to a different form of file transfer protocol to address security concerns.
Portware CEO Details Upgrades in Latest Version of EMS
Latest update exhibits synergies between Portware and its parent company, FactSet.
OTC Markets Unveils Compliance Analytics Data Service
The updated service provides additional data points and an analytics file that contains a score for ranking companies' risk.ics
Participants Praise FCA Hackathon for Boosting Collaboration on Reg Reporting Prototypes
The FCA's TechSprint events aim to foster collaboration and development around new regtech solutions.
Sycomore Deploys Axioma Risk for Enterprise-Wide Risk Management
Paris-based asset management firm selects Axioma to measure, monitor and control risk in its multi-asset class portfolio.
DTCC Expands Trade Repository Services in Canada
DTCC adds Newfoundland and Labrador to Global Trade Repository, covering the entire country.
Aequitas Vows to Continue Fight for Canadian Tape After Competition Bureau Drops TMX Probe
Aequitas CEO Jos Schmitt says the exchange will lobby regulators and market participants about practices that it says damage competition and investors' trading.
SS&C Survey Finds Processing New Security Types Is a Big Challenge
This is followed by regulatory compliance, underscoring the need for more agile software.
Canadian Competition Bureau Drops TMX Probe
The Bureau claims Aequitas would have been unlikely to be able to create a competing product, despite TMX's restrictions.
Horizon Software, Neo & Partners Global Join Hands on Trading Platform
The Trading-Atrium, a multi-asset, ultra-low latency trading platform open to all exchanges will leverage Horizon’s high-frequency trading solution.
Confluence Extends Unity Platform for Central Bank Reporting
The new release expands the central bank reporting capabilities of its Unity NXY post-trade filing solution.
UPDATED: Morgan Stanley Joins Goldman Sachs in R3 Departure
Santander is reported to have left the blockchain consortium as well.
EFG Hermes and Saxo Bank Give MENA Investors Access to Global Markets
The two firms will connect their platforms, granting EFG Hermes’ clients access to both the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and global exchanges
Confluence Adds New Reporting Forms to RegTech Platform
Updates include reporting using Form N-PORT and Form N-CEN.
Meeder Picks Eze Software Investment Suite
Ted Clark, director of investment operations at Meeder, talks with WatersTechnology about the implementation.
Satuit Nabs Michael Kendall from SS&C
Kendall will serve as vice president of strategic relationships at Satuit.
360T Taps MDX for Banks to Post Prices from Excel
Officials say the move will make it easier for banks' clients to trade with them via the 360T platform.
Infront Opens Two Offices in South Africa
The move is in response to a growing local base for its products, which have until now been delivered via third-party vendors.
ICE, Platts Expand Natural Gas Pricing Alliance
Platts officials say incorporating data from ICE will expand the percentage of natural gas markets reflected in its prices.
Thomson Reuters Named SAIBOR Administrator, Calculator
Thomson Reuters will calculate the rate according to methodologies linked to the IOSCO principles for calculating benchmarks.
Capgemini Launches FinTech Initiative
Initiative will accelerate and connect startups to potential clients.
Icap Adds Another to PTRI Team
Connolly's hire follows the recent appointment of Guy Rowcliffe to head Icap's PTRI unit in Asia-Pac.
Network Hardware Vet Houssein to Fire Up Solarflare Marketing, Strategy
Houssein has 20 years' experience in the semiconductor and data networking hardware and software industry.
Iccrea Banca Partners with Misys to Streamline Post-Trade Processes
The new project is expected to cut operating costs and improve both straight-through processing and risk management.