Regulation
Crunch Time for Mifid II as HFT Goes Under the Knife
Today's the day, supposedly, when the European Parliament will vote on the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive─better known as Mifid II.
Conquering Form PF
Form PF, requiring US funds managing at least $150 million to submit an unprecedented amount of data to the SEC, came into effect in 2010 as part of Dodd–Frank, and the deadlines are now starting to kick in.
EFIS 2012: Credit Suisse Keynote: Seek Opportunities in Regulatory Initiatives, Non-Traditional Data
Firms must leverage regulation-mandated initiatives to find opportunities to gain advantage, Broun says.
You’re Free to Have LEIs, But Not Free of Charge
The costs inherent in implementing the legal entity identifier and new regulatory measures may in fact be an investment in preventing more elephants from entering the proverbial room
RBS CIO: Regulatory Arbitrage Possible, But Loopholes Closing
In August, Scott Marcar was named Royal Bank of Scotland’s (RBS’) new CIO of markets, where he will report to chief logistics officer David Shalders. Marcar recently spoke with WatersTechnology about the changing regulatory environment and the challenges…
Soc Gen Exec: "Fatca Is Having Considerable Impact On KYC And Reference Data"
US regulation is forcing firms to establish a more centralized view of their clients and the requirements are likely to mount, as governments around the world seek quid pro quo agreements in relation to the regulation, delegates have heard at the…
EFIS Live: Putting the LEI in Place
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua reported live from London via Twitter feed on a panel discussion at the European Financial Information Summit on September 18 about issues concerning implementation of the legal entity identifier. Panelists…
Innovation in Unexpected Places
Changes to the standard for standing settlement instructions reflect advances in online communications and media in the broader world
Swift Promotes New Settlement Instructions Format
The MT 670 and MT 671 formats for sending and receiving standing settlement instructions (respectively) are expected to fully replace the MT 074 broadcast format by November 2013
Interactive Data Debuts Solvency II Service
Data vendor's Solvency II offering provides CIC and NACE codes, and linkages, filling gaps in reporting identified in the European Union's directive
On Form PF: Call Me, Maybe?
If you submitted your first Form PF filing on Aug. 29, then Anthony wants to hear from you.
Regulation & Standards special report
September 2012 - sponsored by: CUSIP Global Services, SIX Financial Information
FSB Sets September Deadlines For LEI Proposals
FSB asking legal experts for advice on most appropriate jurisdiction in which to establish the Central Operating Unit
The Quiet Side of Reform
While regulation grabs headlines, the work that goes on around accommodating new rules, just as important as the process of making laws, is often quietly discussed despite great efforts involved. Ongoing standardization aims to ease the birth of new…
Mind The Transparency Gap
Transparency concerns, inherent in both the legal entity identifier implementation process and scrutiny of pricing data sources, are gaining more attention.
SEC Bumps Tech Roundtable Date
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has amended the date of its upcoming technology roundtable, initially scheduled for 14 September 2012.
Limitations and Horizons
Michael Shashoua speaks with Peter Warms, head of open symbology at Bloomberg, about the prospects of the legal entity identifier and its implementation in the next year
Exchange Data International Gains IS0 9001
Standard certifies that the data vendor has good-quality management systems
Major Banks Complete Swap Trading Standard
The Fixed Income Connectivity Working Group (FICWG) has agreed on a set of standards for the way in which participants in swap trades will interact with execution venues, ahead of regulatory reform.
Sapient Enhances Data Tool for European Repo Agreements
Sapient Global Markets has announced a new offering designed to help firms communicate loan-level performance data to the European DataWarehouse, which was built as part of the European Central Bank's asset-based securities (ABS) loan-level initiative.
Fenergo Launches Fatca Self-Certification System
The vendor's web portal will help financial institutions manage the collection of forms their clients will have to fill in as part of the US anti-tax evasion regulation
Forthrightness is Such a Bother
Past Editor’s Views have supported the premise that a strong and cohesive global legal entity identifier is worth getting, but the Basel, Switzerland-based international organization taking on the task is sowing confusion and dysfunction