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Industry Steps Up Calls for European Consolidated Tape
Traders in Europe face rising data acquisition costs and increasing regulatory reporting pressures argue that a pan-European consolidated tape is long overdue.
Buy-Side Firms Turn to AI for Efficiency Amid Barriers to Adoption
Assuming that automated artificial intelligence holds the key to unlocking fragmented datasets, the absence of standardized models coupled with regulatory concerns remain barriers to adoption.
Inside the FCA's Brexit Plans: Nausicaa Delfas, Executive Director of International
With over 25 years of experience in law and shaping regulatory policy, Nausicaa Delfas is tasked with one of the biggest challenges of her career yet—tackling Brexit.
CAT’s Tale: How Thesys, the SROs and the SEC Mishandled the Consolidated Audit Trail
WatersTechnology investigates the torturous journey to create a stock-trading database for the US, and where the project goes from here.
New Big XYT Data Shows Appetite for Equity Spreads
Big XYT's new website, 250days.com, provides user-driven trade data analytics on European market dynamics over the past year.
Bloomberg Gets Dutch Approval for ARM and APA
Authorization enables Bloomberg to continue servicing its EU27 client base following Brexit.
Esma Calls for Unified Crypto Rules in Europe
The EU's market cops have urged the adoption of a unified approach to crypto assets across member states.
Top 10 European Stories of 2018
WatersTechnology recaps some of year’s top EU stories.
The Best Longform Stories of 2018
Collating the best of our features throughout the year.
Lingering Questions Remain over Mifid II
Nearly one year on from the fundamental changes to Europe’s trading rulebook brought about by Mifid II, its overall impact is still unclear. Although experts talk of greater transparency in the markets, it’s had its share of issues, some of which are…
The Day the Data Stood Still
With the UK preparing to leave the EU in March, regulators have a limited amount of time to figure out how to keep the flow of information going between each other post-Brexit—and the window is closing.
Coleman Launches Interactions Platform
The cloud-based offering allows buy-side clients to manage their interactions with research providers, industry experts and analysts.
Brexit's Unintended Consequences Could Include Mifid III
Political factors will influence fundamental changes made to EU financial regulation, says lawmaker.
The New Oil Rush: An Examination of the Alternative Data Market
Banks are looking to cash in on the alternative data boom, but an in-depth investigation of the alternative data market shows that they may be in for an uphill battle to claim territory.
Kaizen Launches Regulatory Reporting Training
The course focuses on Mifid II regulatory reporting and breaks down reference data rules that remain roadblocks for firms.
Flow Traders Deploys Corvil’s Intelligence Hub
The AI-driven intelligence hub will deliver real-time insights to enhance its risk management.
MAR and Mifid II Compliance: Consequences for Trade Surveillance
The implementation of Mifid II in January 2018, along with the existing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) introduced new responsibilities and obligations for market participants
Bad Blood: Regulators Lose Patience with Mifid II’s Dirty Data
Problems and bad practices continue to plague Europe's vision of a new transparency regime. An inside look.
Achieving Regulatory Compliance Through Innovation
IMD/IRD Awards 2018 Winners' Circle
Taking Research to the Next Level
IMD/IRD Awards 2018 Winners' Circle
Cooperative Mifid II Compliance
IMD/IRD Awards 2018 Winners' Circle
Overall Best Data Provider: Thomson Reuters
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Most Innovative Regulatory Solution: SmartStream RDU
IMD/IRD Awards 2018
Best Reference Data Newcomer (Vendor or Product): SIX
IMD/IRD Awards 2018