Sell-Side Technology/News
LSEG To Build DLT PoC for Equities Settlement
The exchange's blockchain architect says the product is being prepared for testing in the FCA's sandbox.
Aegon Asset Management Partners with ACA Compliance for Surveillance
The firm is using ACA's Decryptex to identify fraudulent trading behavior.
FCA and BoE: Evaluate Your Third Parties
Consultation on new rules is set to close on April 3, but regulators are reviewing deadlines as firms are under pressure due to the coronavirus.
TISA Selects Atos for Mifid II Reporting Utility
The technical solution will be built on blockchain with the first iteration slated for Q3 roll-out.
Datactics Takes 'Human-in-the-Loop' Approach to Machine Learning
The data quality and matching specialist is testing an entity resolution model for better transparency and explainability.
APIs a ‘Game Changer’ for Third-Party Oversight – BNY Mellon EMEA Commercial Lead
As UK regulators look to strengthen operational resilience rules, one solution could be to use APIs to access vendor data.
Solace Preps Event Portal for Launch
The event-driven application tool will help firms discover, create, share, and manage events.
This Week: Refinitiv/Scivantage; Goldman Sachs/ICE; ChartIQ; Aquis/NEX & More
A summary of the past week's financial technology news.
New Platform Eases Analyst–Trader Communications Compliance
Client Instant Access’s Omnigage allows compliance officers to approve communications content.
IHS Markit Builds Out Alt Data Library for Research Signals
The data service provider is widening its coverage of alt datasets for signals in cyber risk and controversy data.
Post IBM Pairing, Broadridge Looks to Revamp Bonds, Wealth Offerings
The vendor is leveraging IBM to help improve its analytics offering for corporate bonds and to revamp its wealth management platform.
This Week: BNY Mellon; Amazon/Digital Asset; TP ICAP; Hazeltree; SimCorp & More
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
Ex-JP Morgan Trader Tackles Complex Computing with New Programming Language
Concurnas founder says his language will help traders work more easily with concurrent computing and offer a Python-like syntax with Java-scale performance.
Deutsche Börse Foresees DLT Role as Network Operator
The exchange says its function may evolve from a traditional market infrastructure provider to managing decentralized networks.
SIX Builds Quantum Security for DLT-Based Exchange
The Swiss Exchange is future-proofing SDX with post-quantum encryption, ahead of its full-service launch.
This Week: Refinitiv/Google Cloud; DTCC; Bloomberg/ MSCI; and more
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
ASX on Track for CHESS Replacement Testing
The Aussie exchange is to begin industry-wide testing of its DLT settlement program.
Vendors Feel Heat as Regulators Pile Pressure on Third-Party Resiliency
UK regulators have proposed new laws to clamp down on operational resilience and third-party risk, pushing fintechs to put some skin in the game.
Velocimetrics Looks to Add Functionality to Performance Analysis Solution
Network traffic capture and analytics integration to allow traders to have a forensic record of transaction lifecycles and do real-time monitoring.
Google Exec: Regulators Insisting on Multi-Cloud for Financial Firms
As regulators fear vendor lock-in and concentration among cloud providers, Google Cloud pushes its Anthos platform.
Rimes Wards off Sale Speculation with Investment from EQT
A sale was originally reported, but this PE investment will allow the firm to grow its ESG, ETF offering while considering a sale at a later time.
CAT Seeks Approval to Mask Personal Data
The CAT is required to gather personal information, but the CAT NMS committee wants to use a masking method for security.
HSBC Securities Arm ‘Strangles’ Legacy Tech with API Wrapper
The securities services business has embarked on an API strategy to offload its legacy tech and produce better connected products.
Nomura’s Head of Digital Warns of AI’s Predictive Limitations
The investment bank’s deputy chief digital officer says machines cannot predict markets, as the bank consolidates trading operations and builds an AI trading platform for fixed income and FX.