Mifid II
Mifid II Makes Headlines Without News
Last week saw a flurry of activity from the trade press as European authorities announced that they had agreed, informally, on a package of deals that would cement the review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid II). But there wasn't…
EU OKs MiFID 2; ESMA Wades into Details
After more than three years of negotiations, the European Union last week struck a long-awaited agreement on its review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive that mandates trading venues to make pre- and post- trade data available on a …
Industry Hedges Opinion on Mifid II Agreement
A breakthrough in the European Union’s trilogue process heralded an agreement on the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive review (Mifid II) earlier this week, but while industry participants said they were relieved to have progress, it was too…
Three Years On, Europe Agrees Mifid II
A raft of new laws regarding the operation of securities markets in Europe is a step closer to becoming a reality, after European authorities clinched a deal regarding the review of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid), known as Mifid…
2013 Review: EU Consolidated Tape Encounters Hurdles to Implemenation
Progress continued on the long uphill road toward the introduction of a pan-European consolidated tape, but suffered a setback this year after regulatory uncertainty over MiFID 2 led to the dismantling of industry-led group The COBA Project, which was…
2013 Review: OTC Derivatives Electronification Prompts Flurry of Data Capture, Reporting Activity
As result of a subdued global equities market, 2013 saw an uptick in over-the-counter derivatives trading. According to the Bank for International Settlements, the total national value of the OTC derivatives markets reached almost $700 billion in June…
ESMA Seeks Data Expert Advisors
European regulator the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is recruiting market data reporting experts to advise on potential complications stemming from the overlap of recent EU financial regulation.
BATS Chi-X Touts 2014 Data Price Cap, BXTR Reporting as Basis for EU Tape
BATS Chi-X Europe has pledged not to increase market data fees in 2014 for its US and European subscribers, following several well-publicized fee increases at regional exchanges, including the London Stock Exchange, which notified clients in October of a…
NYSE Euronext Hikes EU Cash Feed Prices, Introduces New Delayed Data Fee
NYSE Euronext is increasing the price of its European cash market data feeds and indexes, and also plans to introduce new license fees for redistribution of delayed versions of the products, to bring its policy into line with industry standards, Inside…
Derivatives Reform: Preparing for an Uncertain Data Landscape
A shift to derivatives, coupled with the creation of swap execution facilities and the potential “futurization” of swaps onto exchanges will make location key for derivatives markets and brokers seeking to bolster the value of their data, says Patrick…
TMX Atrium Completes 10G North America Infrastructure Upgrade
The network provider now offers 10Gbps connectivity across all of North America, as part of an ongoing network upgrade.
Marking Time on Mifid II
Europe, surprisingly, seems to agree on something.
IRD's Editor on 'Extraterritoriality'
Reference data professionals are buzzing about "extraterritoriality," the concept of differences between jurisdictions or countries in how they handle new rules and regulations.
Lessons Learned from Conference Season
Looking at the tenor and tone of the financial services technology debate so far this year.
IP Trade Integrates Red Box for Voice Recording
Trading communications system provider IP Trade has announced that it will partner Red Box Recorders, integrating the firm's technology into its own for video and voice call recording.
In Mifid II Talks, HFT Curbs Still on the Table
Panelists at TradeTech Europe, organized by WBR, said at the London event today that a range of potential restrictions for high-frequency trading (HFT) are still on the table, when it comes to discussions over the final form of the Markets in Financial…
Fall Aim for Mifid II Agreement
Panelists at TradeTech Europe, organized by WBR, debated the scope of regulatory movements in Europe today, with one representative of the European Commission (EC) stating that the timetable for all discussions around the Markets in Financial Instruments…
IRD's Editor on Enthusiasm For New Data Sources
Inside Reference Data's April issue features extensive reporting on new sources and types of data that are catching on
Staring Down the Barrel of Mifid III
Delays and frustrations could prompt a third round of reviews in Europe, which is exactly what we don't need.