Mifid II
An Officer and a Regulation: Finding A GDPR Superstar
When the General Data Protection Regulation comes into force on May 25, most financial companies will require a data protection officer. With an entire industry racing to meet GDPR’s compliance deadline, will there be enough candidates to go around?…
Smartkarma Debuts Full Suite of Mifid II-Compliant Research Tools
Premium Service users will have access to analyst calls, financial modeling and bespoke research.
Jane Street SI Joins QuantHouse API Ecosystem
Jane Street’s systematic internalizer is now available to QuantHouse’s API clients.
FCA Releases Review of Algo Trading
UK regulator provides effective "how-to" guide for compliance.
Ullink Extends Partnership with LiquidMetrix for Best Execution
New tool aims to enhance connectivity and trading infrastructure to achieve delivery of best execution services.
FactSet Pairs its OEMS with CG Blockchain's Distributed Ledger
This is an early-adoption example of an OEMS being coupled with tools on a live blockchain.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
SimCorp Enhances Alternatives Offering for its Dimension Platform
Other updates to the platform include Mifid II compliance, a strategy builder for Solvency II requirements and collateral management workflows.
ION's Openlink Acquisition Shows Deeper Strategic Moves at Work
The Openlink deal is the latest in a string of acquisitions by ION as it consolidates power in treasury, derivatives and commodities, with the help of Carlyle Group.
NEX and Delta Capita Team Up for SFTR Solution
NEX Regulatory Reporting partners with Delta Capita to offer SFTR compliance service.
February 2018: All Hunky Dory in the Land of Mifid II
Despite a few teething problems, Victor says Mifid II, which took effect on January 3 this year, is a net positive for the capital markets.
Client Reporting Remains Top Mifid II Implementation Challenge
A November 2017 survey of fund managers found client reporting was their biggest concern in the lead-up to Mifid II, and it remains so in the weeks following the regulation’s entry into force.
Mifid II and the Emergence of the Connectivity Hub
With the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive now in effect, firms are still adapting to the new requirements and their long-term implications. Richard Bentley, chief product officer at Ullink, explores how the industry can remain compliant…
TradeData Bows Historical Symbology Archive for Regulatory Analysis
Euromoney TradaData’s Forensyx service helps regulators investigate historical transaction reports.
Eurex to Suspend Swiss Operations
Eurex Zurich will cease operations at the end of March, citing conflicts between Mifid II and a new regulatory framework in Switzerland.
GLMX Plans European Expansion with $20 Million Fund Raise
Repo trading platform will use funds to fuel European expansion.
Irish Stock Exchange Becomes Ireland's First LOU
The exchange can now issue, renew and update LEIs via its online services website, ISEdirect.
January 2018: Getting Your Bitcoin’s Worth
Financial firms spent a lot of last year focused on Mifid II compliance, but also clearly spent significant time following the ups and downs of cryptocurrencies - and assessing whether to invest in this new asset class.
Post-Mifid II, Shelved Projects May See New Life
Tech chiefs and vendors see chance to revisit missed opportunities—in time.
Esma’s LEI Xmas Extension: Last-Minute Gift or Lump of Coal?
Jamie Hyman talks with an LEI issuer, advocate and end-user about how Esma’s LEI grace period will impact operations during the first half of 2018.
Goldman Leads $38 Million Funding Round for Visible Alpha
Fintech firm to complete integration of Alpha Exchange and expand into Europe and Asia, with eye on potential further acquisitions.
Bermuda Stock Exchange Confirms Status as LEI Issuer
The exchange is able to issue LEIs to listed and unlisted Bermuda-domiciled companies.
Aquis Tech Links SIs, Counterparties via Connectivity Hub
Hub allows counterparties to continually adjust which stocks they want to interact with.
Mifid Data Runs Aground with Issues at European Regulators
Glitches and halts mark first few weeks of transparency requirements at systems operated by regulators.