Regulation
Wavelength Podcast Episode 118: CAT ‘State of the Union’, RTS 27 & 28 Concerns, The ‘Big Tech’ Dilemma
Anthony and James discuss some of the big stories to come out of TradeTech Europe and then three legal experts look at how the SEC has been quiet about the CAT.
In Broadsides and Brush Strokes, Traders Call for Lighter Regulatory Touch
Speakers and attendees at TradeTech Europe called, with varying degrees of subtlety, for a relaxation of regulatory reform.
Google Denies Rumored Plans to Enter Financial Markets
Tech giant has no immediate plans to enter the space outside of its role as a service provider, despite uneasy conference chatter.
Big Problems, Short Codes: A Potential Solution to GDPR's Info Privacy Challenges
Looking ahead to GDPR, ARMs and trading venues are developing ways to better protect the personal data they are required to collect, report and store under Mifid II, while investment firms tasked with providing personally identifiable information to the…
Encompass, Nikkei MM Ally for Japanese KYC Compliance
Users will have access to news and corporate data from Nikkei MM for KYC and AML compliance, and the ability to monitor their exposure to entities or individuals linked to the Yakuza.
Wary Brokers Sound Alarm on Mifid II's RTS 28
Brokers are concerned that reports on best execution, due in just a few days, may be too onerous to produce in full.
Exchange Execs Cast Doubt on Mifid II's Best-Ex Reports
Experts warn venue reports will be unreliable and effectively bereft of value for investors.
Regnosys to Expand Reach with Bank, Regulatory Implementations
In addition to its work with Isda, the fintech startup also has projects in the works with ING Bank and the FCA.
Regulatory Interest in AI for Surveillance Increasing
Regulators are more engaged with meeting with fintech firms to understand how they can work with AI for compliance.
Regulators Warn on Phishing Scams
Increasingly sophisticated schemes are targeting firms and individuals, watchdogs say.
The Future of Blockchain-Based KYC Utilities
Know your client (KYC) is now more important than ever. With regulatory compliance remaining onerous, capital market firms need to be heavily dependent on the collection, processing and management of client and counterparty data, documentation and…
Nasdaq BWise Aims to Quantify Regulatory Risk with Policy Tracking Platform
Product offers augmented regulatory tracking in first phase, will expand to track enforcement actions in the future.
The EU and US Are Playing a Dangerous Game
Bickering between regulators rarely helps anything, but power plays involving CCPs are even less helpful.
Data Drives Joint Regulatory Reporting Service From Elixirr and Kaizen
Tie-up aims to deliver a comprehensive transaction reporting remediation solution.
Rimes Targets Market Surveillance with New Regtech Offering
Vendor expands RegFocus platform with surveillance capabilities designed to detect suspicious trading behavior.
Bank of England Announces New Fintech Hub
The latest UK initiative aims to support emerging technologies and innovation for UK fintech sector.
Encompass Opens in Hong Kong to Support Growth in Asia
Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Japan driving demand for automated KYC solutions.
March 2018: Regulatory Watchdogs Show Their Teeth
After some questioned ESMA's resolve, the regulator is stepping up its enforcement efforts. Max reviews how ESMA wants market participants to know that its bite can be worse than its bark.
Esma Probes APAs Amid Mifid Trade Data Issues
Approved Publication Arrangements—a critical component in the new Mifid II European markets regulation—may be falling short of their requirements under the new transparency rules, and have drawn Esma’s attention. By Samuel Wilkes, with additional…
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.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 114: A Recap of FIA Boca - Blockchain, Crypto, AI, Brexit
WatersTechnology attended the Futures Industry Association's annual conference in Boca Raton, Florida. These are the takeaways.
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…
HSBC Invests in Visible Alpha
Visible Alpha is launching a research advisory board to guide its products and services development.