Inside Reference Data/News
Saxo Bank Japan to Replace Legal Ledger with Torstone Technology’s Post-Trade Solution
The bank will use Torstone Technology’s Inferno to comply with regulatory reporting requirements in Japan.
IHS Markit’s EDM Powers IBOR for Wisconsin Investment Board
The London-based provider worked with Levr Technology to deliver the IBOR project.
BMCE Bank International Implements IFRS 9 Via AxiomSL Platform
A subsidiary of one of Africa’s largest banks chooses AxiomSL’s platform for its IFRS 9 compliance solution.
Confluence Promotes Moyer to COO
Todd Moyer will lead operational excellence and revenue growth for Pittsburgh-based Confluence.
Six Firms Team up with IHS Markit for SFTR Reporting Solution
IHS Markit partners six securities finance market firms as part of an ongoing effort with Pirum Systems to build a Securities Financing Transaction Regulation reporting solution.
Report reaches for UPI harmony
Guidance published on global Unique Product Identifier applying to OTC derivatives transactions
Thomson Reuters Launches LEI ‘Health Check’
The LEI Profiler Service will help users identify missing or incorrect data around LEI codes.
SEC Company Information Database Attacked
Vulnerabilities identified in SEC’s EDGAR system – a corporate filings database – may have resulted in hackers profiting from the information they stole.
CLS Announces Settlement, Processing, Data Services Solutions
New products include a same-day gross settlement service, data products and trade monitoring and reporting tools.
EquiLend and Trax Partner on SFTR Solution
The front-to-back SFTR service will cover all eligible asset classes.
Xceptor Hires Former IHS Markit Exec Rudley
Todd Rudley will help lead the vendor's expansion efforts in North America
Kaizen Hires Former DTCC Specialist for Newly Created Role
James Mooney joins Kaizen as regulatory consultant.
Clearstream, HedgePole Partner for Alt Fund Data Service
Service aims to help fund investors and distributors maintain hedge fund portfolios.
Santander Picks Fenergo for Client Lifecycle Management
Enterprise platform will allow bank to onboard clients more efficiently; reduce costs.
Euroclear Names Eliet as New Regulatory Head
Guillaume Eliet was previously deputy general secretary at the French Stock Market Authority.
SmartStream Hopes Collaborative SI Utility Can Solve MiFID II Dilemma
Reference data and post-trade automation technology provider is meeting with banks in an effort to solve systematic internalizer conundrum.
Robeco Taps IHS Markit’s EDM Warehouse
IHS Markit’s solution helps asset manager Robeco better meet regulatory reporting requirements.
Europe Can Benefit from US Experience in Money Market Reform
As European firms move to comply with data and reporting requirements under MMF Reform, they can learn from a similar initiative introduced seven years ago in the US
FTSE Makes ICB Changes to Support Growth, Industry Change
FTSE Russell, index provider, to roll out series of updates to ICB standard for end of 2018.
CSS Eyes Asia Expansion, Seeks Acquisitions
Compliance Solutions Strategies reveals plans to boost presence in Asia and target acquisitions.
Bloomberg, Advise Tech Ally for SEC 22e-4 Reporting
The partnership will help mutual fund clients calculate the liquidity risk they must report under the new SEC 22e-4 rule.
AxiomSL Expands European Presence
Expansion will allow firm to guide clients through changing regulatory landscape.
Fenergo Shepherds in Revenue Chief, Announces 100 New Roles
Client lifecycle management vendor hires new CRO and sales director in major staffing boost.
Deutsche Börse and Illuminate Financial Pour $5 million Into Reg Solution Firm
Demand for outsourced trade reporting solutions is driven by upcoming regulatory deadlines.