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Knott Steps Down as NEX Optimisation CEO After Profit Warning
Jenny Knott vacates chief executive role of NEX Group's post-trade division following a profit warning earlier this month.
Charles River and Trax team up for Mifid II reporting solution
Charles River Development’s Investment Management Solution will integrate Trax’s Mifid II Trade and Transaction reporting solutions.
Six Firms Team up with IHS Markit for SFTR Reporting Solution
IHS Markit partners six securities finance market firms as part of an ongoing effort with Pirum Systems to build a Securities Financing Transaction Regulation reporting solution.
Thomson Reuters Launches LEI ‘Health Check’
The LEI Profiler Service will help users identify missing or incorrect data around LEI codes.
Smartkarma Opens London Office to Grow European Buy-Side Research Base
Arzish Baaquie, who joined Smartkarma in 2014, will head the research provider's new UK office.
Kaizen Hires Former DTCC Specialist for Newly Created Role
James Mooney joins Kaizen as regulatory consultant.
CJC Reshuffles Senior Tech Roles, Expands Board
CJC has promoted Peter Williams to chief technology officer, replacing co-founder Paul Tomblin, who becomes chief information officer.
Robeco Taps IHS Markit’s EDM Warehouse
IHS Markit’s solution helps asset manager Robeco better meet regulatory reporting requirements.
WatersTechnology Unveils Inaugural London Fintech Innovation Summit
The WatersTechnology Innovation Summit 2017 is the first European event that focuses exclusively on the fintech industry from a capital markets perspective.
CSS Eyes Asia Expansion, Seeks Acquisitions
Compliance Solutions Strategies reveals plans to boost presence in Asia and target acquisitions.
Symphony Adds Ex-Bloomberg Sales Manager Birshan to UK Team
Birshan previously spent 15 years at Bloomberg in a variety of sales roles, having started at the vendor as an analyst.
Rimes Launches Benchmarks Regulation Solution
Rimes Technologies introduces cloud-based Rimes RegFocus BMR Control.
Data, E-Trading Sales Vet Watson to Head Tradition Data Sales
Watson has spent more than 30 years selling market data and trading floor technologies and services.
Peel Hunt Picks Torstone Technology for MiFID II Solution
Torstone’s InfernoRC module will be used to meet MiFID II’s transaction reporting requirements.
FCA Grants First Raft of APA Approvals for MiFID II Reporting
Six entities have been officially approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as APAs under MiFID II.
Nasdaq Offers US Feeds from LD4 Datacenter
UK-based buy- and sell-side clients can now access Nasdaq’s US data products directly from the exchange through the Equinix LD4 datacenter.
Singer Taps Torstone Technology for MiFID II Solution
UK-based N+1 Singer selects Torstone’s InfernoRC module to comply with transaction reporting requirements under MiFID II.
Brexit Brings Boom to Bankenviertel as Tech Firms Eye Frankfurt
Eurozone's financial capital seen as the big Brexit winner as tech vendors begin to follow banks in launching new Germany-based services
FCA Puts Libor on Notice for 2021 Phase-Out
UK regulator puts scandal-hit benchmark on notice as industry examines alternative rates
Cordatum Merges EAS’ Audit Arm to Boost Compliance Capabilities
The merger of the two business divisions will provide Cordatum clients who consume data with a greater understanding of usage models and help information providers better value their intellectual property, officials say.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 77: A Look at Mifid II Developments & the Use Cases for Behavioral Analytics
This week, Anthony and James take a look at recent developments pertaining to Mifid II and then they talk about how firms are increasingly turning to behavioral analytics platforms to better examine trading decisions.
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Millistream Taps CarboKinetic for London BizDev Push
Carbonnier will handle aspects of Millistream's marketing, communications and business development, focusing on its growing customer base in London.
Data, Tech Sales Exec Wood Joins Horizon
Wood has more than 25 years of experience in banking and data and technology sales.