United States (US)
BRG Brings Bowman on Board
California-based Berkeley Research Group hires Naomi Bowman to lead EMEA Financial Services practice in London.
Awards Update: AFTAs Entry Deadline Extended to October 16
It is still possible to submit entries to this year's American Financial Technology Awards, although time is running out – the website closes on Monday October 16.
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.
House Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Postpone CAT
Congress has "serious concerns" about the SEC's ability to safeguard data, politicians say.
Personal Details Compromised in SEC Hack
US regulator discloses that social security numbers were compromised in Edgar cyber incident from 2016.
QuantHouse Buys Low-Latency Network Provider Victory
The deal will accelerate QuantHouse’s expansion into the US.
Europe Can Benefit from US Experience in Money Market Reform
As European firms move to comply with data and reporting requirements under MMF Reform, they can learn from a similar initiative introduced seven years ago in the US
The (Mifid) Game is Afoot
Buy-side firms in the US should begin preparations for European regulation as a matter of urgency.
Bloomberg, Advise Tech Ally for SEC 22e-4 Reporting
The partnership will help mutual fund clients calculate the liquidity risk they must report under the new SEC 22e-4 rule.
Web Financial Moves Evans in US Push
In his new role, trading technology veteran Chris Evans will help lead Web Financial’s expansion into North America.
Nasdaq Files Complaint Against Miami Exchanges Over Trading Tech
Exchange operator accuses rival of infringing on patents in trading systems
Blockchain Not Yet Ready to Power T+0 Settlement
Blockchain provides easier communication between parties and boasts an immutable record of transactions, but it remains immature.
SIX Updates Data Service in Response to U.S. Sanctions Against Venezuela
SIX Financial Information updates global data service to help financial institutions address new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela.
New York Firms Feel the Heat from New Cyber Regs
State regulator's rules come into effect for a broad swath of financial firms in New York, presenting unique challenges.
HFN Expands Global Network Access After Epsilon’s Metcom Buy
The deal expands HFN's existing Metcom deal, leveraging Epsilon's global cloud capabilities to allow local network access in Europe and Asia.
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Mobile Solutions Provider—TS
TS offers the basics of an OEMS platform through its mobile application.
U.S. Senate Confirms J. Christopher Giancarlo as CFTC Chair
After serving as acting chairman since January, J. Christopher Giancarlo is now confirmed as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Senator Urges Greater Reg SCI Transparency from SEC
Ranking member of Senate subcommittee says regulator should update list of affected firms
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Reporting System Provider—Vermilion Software
Vermilion has been enhancing its reporting platform with a number of new features.
David Morris Joins RegTek Team
RegTek.Solutions announces "key hire" of David Morris as product manager.
Exegy Bows European, Asian, US Handlers in ‘Record’ H1 Rollout
The "record" numbers of new feed handlers are being driven by European regulations, client deployments in Asia, and new US exchange feeds.
Worldflow Unveils US Independent Research Directory
The portal will allow buy-side firms to search for research providers by a range of factors.
NEX Group Launches Dual-Regulated SEF for FX Futures
NDF trading platform will add new products and services by year-end, and is regulated by both the CFTC and FCA.
McGovern to Lead BBH’s Recently Unveiled Fintech Business
Brown Brothers Harriman has appointed Michael McGovern as head of the firm’s Investor Services business unit, comprising middle-office services, Infomediary, and software-as-a-service technology aimed at buy-side firms and other capital markets…