Data
ESG Data is Key Focus for Deutsche Börse and Green Finance Cluster Merger
Deutsche Börse and the Green Finance Cluster Frankfurt merge to focus on ESG data and two other sustainable finance initiatives.
IHS Markit Boosts French Presence with DeriveXperts Acquisition
Purchase of derivatives valuation provider bolsters derivatives data business and reach into French-speaking Europe.
Bond Data Expert Petrunik Sets Up FiStrat Consultancy
Petrunik has more than 25 years of experience dealing with bond data—both as vendor and consumer.
Exegy Debuts FX Market Data Normalization Service
Trade Port FX seeks to eliminate market fragmentation by granting firms access to all FX market requirements on a single platform.
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…
Data Science Boom Drives FactSet to Launch Alt Data Marketplace
In response to client demand, FactSet is making "alternative" datasets from a select range of partners available via its datafeeds, alongside its proprietary data.
Symphony Raises $67M More for Platform Expansion
Symphony CEO David Gurle explains how the vendor plans to use its latest funding round.
West Highland Unveils Caching, Monitoring Tool for Cutting Data Costs
West Highland's new RDF tool runs the gambit of data caching, entitlements and usage monitoring to support data cost management.
FCA to Prioritize Cybersecurity and Innovation amid Brexit
Watchdog releases its annual business plan for 2018 and 2019, with innovation and Brexit listed as clear points of focus.
ITRS Upgrades Big Data Monitoring and Analytics
ITRS integrations offer full visibility of commonly used open-source data technologies and applications.
Winning Wisdom from the Top Women in Data and Tech
The first round of winners of WatersTechnology’s Women in Technology and Data Awards have a personal, passionate investment in diversity, and are notable for their game-changing contributions to the industry.
The Fight for the Future: Leading Female Technologists Discuss Lessons Learned
Eight winners from this year's Women in Technology and Data Awards provide advice for career advancement in a male-dominated field.
Former NEX TriOptima COO Dyrberg Joins Duco
Data engineering specialist hires Mireille Dyrberg following a $28 million funding round.
USAM Grows European Sales Presence
USAM is staffing up its European presence in response to demand from US clients seeking to enter--or expand their business in--European markets.
MT Newswires Preps Asia Equities News Ramp-Up, Expands IM Commentary Access
The vendor is expanding the breadth and depth of its international coverage, as well as the distribution channels for existing content.
QI, Predata Ally to Create Predictive Macro Analytics
Quant Insight is collaborating with Predata to offer a macro view that allows traders to develop strategies based on world events and market drivers.
Thomson Reuters Adds MSCI’s RiskMetrics Tools to Eikon
Officials say Thomson Reuters clients have consistently asked for access to RiskMetrics' models within hte Eikon desktop.
Nasdaq Adds Data to MFQS, Renames it Nasdaq Fund Network
Nasdaq has significantly expanded the content available via the 34 year-old MFQS feed, saying it will bring increased transparency to all the fund asset classes covered.
Encompass Opens in Hong Kong to Support Growth in Asia
Hong Kong, China, Singapore and Japan driving demand for automated KYC solutions.
Sentieo Raises $6M Seed Funding for Expansion
San Francisco-based data and research platform Sentieo has raised $6million in seed funding from institutional and individual investors to help the company expand its product offering and accelerate international growth plans.
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 Wades In: Regulator Targets Rating Agency Fees
Data consumers have long-bemoaned the fees charged by rating agencies, citing prices and a lack of transparency around how fees are set as key concerns. With no response from the agencies to user groups, Esma is now weighing in on the subject. Pauline…
Neudata Hires Former Fidelity International Analyst as Research SVP
Officials say Mahony's buy-side background will help Neudata expand its use-case research capabilities.
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…