Europe
IHS Markit Boosts French Presence with DeriveXperts Acquisition
Purchase of derivatives valuation provider bolsters derivatives data business and reach into French-speaking Europe.
Trax Registers Netherlands-Based Entity for APA
Reporting platform prepares for Brexit with Amsterdam office.
SmartStream Shifts Strategy on SI Data
Smartstream RDU, which had previously announced it would take a utility approach to centralizing and sharing SI data, announces an SI Registry in collaboration with six APAs.
EDM Council Makes It Official with Bottega as Executive Director
EDM Council appoints interim MD John Bottega as executive director.
ITRS Upgrades Big Data Monitoring and Analytics
ITRS integrations offer full visibility of commonly used open-source data technologies and applications.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 115: The CME Buys NEX Group
Anthony and James discuss the potential ripple effects stemming from this latest deal in the fixed-income space, fintech investment and Brexit.
For Systematic Internalizers, Volumes Only Tell Half the Story
Identifying what constitutes true trading activity and addressable liquidity is key to analyzing the success of market reform, experts say.
GoldenSource and Trax Collaborate on Mifid II Reporting
The integration means GoldenSource clients can opt to automatically submit data to Trax ARM and APA services.
Bank of England Announces New Fintech Hub
The latest UK initiative aims to support emerging technologies and innovation for UK fintech sector.
Cinnober Names Sjöberg as CTO
Financial technology provider promotes staff as senior figures take advisory roles.
Esma Wades In: Regulator Targets Rating Agency Fees
Data consumers have long-bemoaned the fees charged by rating agencies, citing prices and a lack of transparency around how fees are set as key concerns. With no response from the agencies to user groups, Esma is now weighing in on the subject. Pauline…
Neudata Hires Former Fidelity International Analyst as Research SVP
Officials say Mahony's buy-side background will help Neudata expand its use-case research capabilities.
UK Strengthens Fintech Strategy with Australia Pact, Crypto Taskforce
The UK's fintech industry receives a major boost as it forms alliance with Australia and launches a new crypto asset task force.
Wrestling Over Competing Mifid II, GDPR Data Demands
The data gathering, retention and reporting requirements of Mifid II seem at odds with the enhanced personal data protection rules of the GDPR. But with careful consideration, financial institutions can balance their regulatory obligations under the two…
Light at the End of the Tunnel, But Will Mifid Dark Pool Rules Add Up?
Esma has released the first figures to support Mifid II’s caps on the percentage of equities trading that can be transacted on dark pools. However, critics warn that although the delay has given Esma more time to validate data and clean up queries, the…
Risk Focus Bows Advisory Services
Formal launch of Regulatory Reporting Advisory service, while Apix is chosen to power Xignite’s CloudAddin.
New Lobby Group Aims to Boost UK Fintech Post-Brexit
New initiative brings together leaders in fintech to discuss industry issues and prepare for Brexit.
RegTek.Solutions Makes Two Senior Sales Hires
New appointments will support the vendor’s growth in North America and Europe.
Bruenjes to Head Smartkarma’s New Frankfurt Office
In this expansion of his current role, Bruenjes will continue the vendor's efforts to grow its client base in the region while expanding its network of research partners.
Eurex Glitch Delays Deutsche Börse Trading
Technical problems with Eurex’s T7 system delayed trading on the day of a big listing for Deutsche Börse.
Neptune Networks Looks to Expand into MBS/ABS in the US
The bond market utility now has 24 banks fully live on the platform with another two set to go live by early Q2.
Publicis.Sapient Adds NPL Support to European DataWarehouse
Publicis.Sapient’s latest additions to the European DataWarehouse support EBA-mandated data templates for non-performing loans, making the asset class more transparent and accessible.
CLS Launches FX Reporting System
CLS plans to fully integrate CLSReporting, a new FX matched instruction service, in Q2 of 2018.
Pontus Vision Launches GDPR Compliance Tool
The London-based regtech provider's latest compliance offering focuses specifically on GDPR.