Europe
AIC’s Sayers on the Trouble with KIDs Today
From misleading risk indicators to unfair, unbalanced requirements, the head of the Association of Investment Companies talks to Jamie Hyman about the problems with rules around Key Information Documents, and why they are nearly impossible to solve.
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.
Derivatives Market Prepares for Emerging Tech Implementation
2018 is the year when large numbers of participants in the derivatives market expect to see emerging technologies being integrated into their existing technology ecosystems
Aquis Tech Links SIs, Counterparties via Connectivity Hub
Hub allows counterparties to continually adjust which stocks they want to interact with.
Lind to Lead Data Services at DTCC
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corp. appoints industry veteran Tim Lind to manage data services, following the departure of Ron Jordan in December 2017.
SIX Names New Executive Board
As part of a corporate restructure, SIX Group introduces its new executive board.
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: Best Back-Office Initiative—SmartStream Technologies
SmartStream's win reflects markets' growing demand for regulatory solutions.
Esma Warns Credit Rating Agencies Over Fees
Report says credit rating agencies are not providing enough clarity on the fees they charge.
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.
AxiomSL Charters Chopra for Growth
Data management vendor appoints Harry Chopra, an industry veteran of 30 years, as chief client officer.
As Mifid II Debuts, Full Compliance Remains Elusive
Market participants say much remains to be done as Europe debuts new rules.
New Dawn in Europe as Mifid II Goes Live
Updated trading rules to have significant impact across all asset classes.
Law & Disorder: US Preps Defense Against Mifid II
As Mifid II's deadline approaches, US firms affected by the rules are still waiting for regulators to resolve crucial conflicts between European and American laws, and are likely to be making adjustments well after the deadline has passed, reports…
2017: The Year Mifid II Grinds into Gear
WatersTechnology extensively covered all the key Mifid II developments over the past 12 months.
Best of 2017: The Top Trends
John takes a look at some of 2017's key trends, including regulation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
UPDATE: ESMA Grants Six-Month Grace Period for Mifid II LEI Compliance
Banks and trading venues will be given an extra six months to comply with LEI requirements
ANNA Unveils ISIN Lookup Service
Users will be able to search for instrument and identification codes free of charge.
2017: A Year in Profiles
Waters profiled 12 C-level executives in 12 months.
DSB Dissent: Venues Slam Cost of European ISIN Utility
The godfather of European financial regulations is making trading venues an offer they can’t refuse. To comply with a compulsory reporting requirement of Mifid II, they must sign a contract that sources call “unacceptable.” Risk.net’s Samuel Wilkes…
ING Sharpens ‘Katana’ for AI Bond Pricing Boost
ING says its new artificial assistant will help traders price bonds faster, more accurately, and more consistently. Joanne Faulkner reports on how the bank will wield Katana to combat rising RFQ volumes in electronic bond markets.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2017: Best IBOR Platform/Service—SimCorp
SimCorp has been the sole winner of since this category was first introduced four years ago.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2017: Best Outsourcing Provider—SS&C Advent
SS&C offers a platform where companies can track the progress of outsourced services like reconciliation
The Battle of Paris: How Esma Fought to Save Mifid II
For four years, regulators had to face fierce objections from groups of market participants that were unhappy with new European rules.