Mifid II
LSE and APIR Team Up to Issue LEIs in Australia and SE Asia
The London Stock Exchange Group is working with APRI Systems to issue and maintain Legal Entity Identifiers in Australia and southeast Asia.
Smartkarma Raises Funds to Grow Platform, Data
The funds will be used to add new features to the research marketplace and support further international expansion.
Mifid II Bites into Thomson Reuters Desktop Revenues
Execs blame lower-than-expected revenue increases on uncertainty around the upcoming Mifid II regulation.
Metamako, Velocimetrics Ally for Mifid II-Compliant Data Monitoring
The solution will provide firms with a complete, timestamped audit trail of their activity.
Cboe Rolls Out Final Software for Mifid II
The exchange has completed its compliance strategy by releasing its final piece of software.
All Things Are Just Dandy in the Eurozone
The tone at this year's Esma conference was a little too positive when it came to Mifid II says John.
Will Europe’s Unbundling Rules Expand to the US?
The unbundling of research and execution services in Europe is one of Mifid II’s most ambiguous mandates. Aggelos says the precedent Europe is setting could trigger a domino effect in the US markets.
Large Firms Select Trax for ARM and APA Services
Pan-European buy- and sell-side clients choose Trax's ARM and APA solutions for Mifid II compliance.
Exegy Hires Lansdowne for EMEA, Asia Sales
Lansdowne will help the vendor expand in Europe and Asia, where it has identified growth opportunities, officials say.
Brexit Looms Over Future of European Financial Markets
A lack of clarity about the UK’s departure from the European Union is an ongoing source of concern for the financial services industry, leading to continuing questions around investor protection, transition costs and regulatory obligations.
FCA: Mifid II Enforcement Starts Jan. 3, Will Be Targeted
UK regulator's Mifid coordinator underscores message from European Commission earlier this month: no further delays to deadline. However, enforcement will be targeted.
Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan, Sibos: A Week in Review
John recaps some of Sell-Side Technology's best stories of the week, including (more) blockchain developments, noteworthy fintech graduates, and significant regulatory fines.
JPMorgan Deploys Platform from In-Residence Graduate Mosaic Smart Data
Mosaic Smart Data is the first JPMorgan fintech graduate to see its product implemented throughout the financial giant’s operations.
Merrill Lynch Slapped with $45 Million FCA Fine for EMIR Reporting Failures
First enforcement action under EMIR taken by UK financial watchdog over exchange-traded derivatives reporting.
Esma Panel: Arrival of Mifid II will be “Like Christmas”
Esma conference panelists discuss how the trading and market infrastructure will be affected by incoming regulatory changes.
ABN Amro Clearing Adds Futures Markets to Fidessa EMS
ABN Amro Clearing has extended its partnership with Fidessa, adding futures markets to its EMS.
European Commission: Post-Crisis Regulation Must Focus on Fintech
Fintech developments and implementation requires greater regulatory supervision, according to the European Commission's vice president.
Esma Launches Second Phase of Reference Database
Next phase of FIRDS gives market participants access to reference data needed to comply with Mifid II and Mar.
AI-Spy: Machines Close in on Pricing Manipulators
Artificial intelligence is gaining traction among regulators, exchanges and financial firms sifting through massive amounts of data to spot potential pricing manipulation. Kirsten Hyde asks whether the industry is ready to go all in on AI.
Compliance Countdown: On the Home Stretch to Mifid II
September 25 marked exactly 100 days until Europe’s new financial regulatory framework, Mifid II, becomes law. Jamie Hyman gets the lowdown from market participants and observers on whether the industry is ready, what the remaining three months will look…
Regulators 2.0: Embrace Tech or Be Overwhelmed by Data
To handle the massive increases in data volumes expected from Mifid II regulation and the US Consolidated Audit Trail, regulators are examining their own data governance and technology use, report Joanne Faulkner and Kirsten Hyde.
Bloomberg, Trax, LSE Among First Approved as ARMs
Financial Conduct Authority has started issuing approvals to entities that applied to act as ARMs under Mifid II.
Trade Informatics Builds out Research Analytics Suite
In addition to bolstering its research capabilities, the company is also turning to artificial intelligence to revamp its trading platform.
Cheyne Capital Taps Red Deer for Mifid II Research
Cheyne Capital is using Red Deer’s management solution to help meet MiFID II’s research unbundling requirements.