Standards
Mifid Gears Grind into Motion as Systematic Internalizers Emerge
Market codes release shows over a dozen new entities registered in activity ramp-up
The Balkanization of JavaScript
JavaScript has spawned many different frameworks and libraries—each with some cutting-edge functionality, and each with its own set of challenges. In this environment, CTOs must balance allowing freedom to experiment with new tools while making sure the…
R3 Supports Isda for Blockchain Standards Work
Blockchain consortium will work with trade body for common standards on smart contracts and distributed-ledger development
ESMA Preps Financial Instruments Reference Data System Launch
The Financial Instrument Reference Data System (FIRDS) will go live on July 17, 2017.
State Street, TruValue Ally for ESG Data Standards
State Street and TruValue Labs have announced an agreement to promote the adoption of industry-standard ESG data.
Trax Gets FCA ARM Nod, Awaits Test Details
MarketAxess’ Trax unit has received FCA approval to test transaction reporting capabilities under MiFID II, but is waiting for details of what the tests will involve.
Derivatives Service Bureau Begins ISINs-for-OTC-Derivatives Testing
The Derivatives Service Bureau will continue to roll out instruments onto the testing platform over the next month.
ISO Unveils FinTech Data Standards Committee
The committee, which will promote standards in finanical data and technology, is headed by three industry experts.
EBA Releases V2.6 of XBRL Reporting Standard
Supervisory reporting taxonomy updated to improve reporting features validation rules.
ISITC Names BBH's Choinski Chair, Appoints New Board Members
Choinski has served on ISITC's board for the past 12 years before becoming chair.
ANNA Opens Consultation on ISIN Fee Model
Agency invites public comment on how its bureau will charge for ISINs for OTC derivatives, will provide more information via webcast
UK Regulator Mulls LEI Filing Requirement
The FCA proposes that issuers provide LEIs for regulated information under the Transparency Directive
ANNA Tech Partner Urges Industry Involvement in ISIN for OTC Derivatives Group
Consultant urges industry to join the consultation process that has begun around getting ISIN codes ready for reporting OTC derivatives under MiFID II, MiFIR, and other regulations.
Singapore Looks to Create an API Economy
Together with the Association of Banks in Singapore, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has published the ‘Finance-as-a-Service API Playbook’ containing guidelines for application programming interfaces.
APFIC Panelists: LEI Registrations Must Move Faster in the Next Year
There are about 470,000 LEI registrations so far, with only about 15,000 in Asia
Mizuho Taps Wolters Kluwer for Risk, Regulatory Reporting
The bank will use Wolters Kluwer's solutions suite to perform calculations and reporting functions, in line with upcoming regulations.
EC Delays New Investment Products Legislation Over Key Info Documents
Regulation postponed after technical standards rejected will now take effect at the same time as MiFID II.
Wolters Kluwer Brings Regulatory Reporting Expertise to FCA's TechSprint Event
Already underway, the FCA's hackathon-style event will bring together market participants to contribute to new regulatory technologies.
APFIC Panel: Knowing Regulation Key to Building Business
Vendors must become more informed about regulation to be able to create solutions to assist clients in meeting regulatory demands.
FCA TechSprint Regulation Development Event to Use JWG's RegDelta Tool
The UK-based think-tank will supply its RegDelta solution to event participants to encourage regulatory technology development.
Identification Revolution
MiFIR and EMIR are hastening replacement of client codes with global identifiers
SEC Changes Fund Reporting Regs
The new reporting requirements will make it easier for investors and the SEC to analyze fund data.
Mandating LEIs in Asia
Registration of legal entity identifiers has been far more common in the US and Europe than in Asia, with regulations the driving force. Wei-Shen Wong finds out if regulators in Asia are following suit and mandating their use
Plugging Away: Embracing Open Standards
The Hyperledger Project and various ISO efforts on display at Sibos show that the future is non-proprietary