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Symphony Promotes Chan, Ucak to Head Asia Business
The pair will be tasked with growing Symphony's business across North and South Asia.
Orchard Launches Platform Connecting Lenders and Investors
The platform, Deals, offers a marketplace environment for lenders to look for investors.
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.
Broadridge Names Santangelo President of International Sales
Santangelo has been with the firm for 25 years and in his new role will focus on Europe and Asia
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Big XYT Launches Hub for Tick Data Analytics, Signs Bats Data Distribution Deal
The XYT Hub provides access to tick data from varied sources through a common interface. Big XYT has signed up Bats as its first data distribution partner, but plans to make a broad range of exchange data accessible via the new Hub.
McKay Adds LME Metals Data to QED
The metals data will be available over the QED service at datacenters in the UK, Europe, and the US.
CJC Reshuffles Senior Tech Roles, Expands Board
CJC has promoted Peter Williams to chief technology officer, replacing co-founder Paul Tomblin, who becomes chief information officer.
Algomi to Grow Offering After S&P Investment
This is the third partnership Algomi has formed over the last six months. It’s the second minority investment S&P has made this year.
R3, FCA Collaborate on Mortgage Transaction Reporting DLT Prototype
R3 has built a prototype application for regulatory reporting of mortgage transactions with the help of the FCA and two major banks.
Robeco Taps IHS Markit’s EDM Warehouse
IHS Markit’s solution helps asset manager Robeco better meet regulatory reporting requirements.
WatersTechnology Unveils Inaugural London Fintech Innovation Summit
The WatersTechnology Innovation Summit 2017 is the first European event that focuses exclusively on the fintech industry from a capital markets perspective.
To Help 'Phase 3' Firms Comply with Initial Margin Rules, AcadiaSoft Releases Open-Source Code
Next September, Phase 3 firms will be required to post initial margin for all non-cleared derivatives transactions.
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
TickSmith Names Fintech Vet Rodrigues to Board
Rodrigues has more than 25 years' experience in senior management and strategic advisory roles.
Thomson Reuters Incorporates Visible Alpha Research Management Tools
Officials say integrating Visible Alpha's research management tools into Eikon will help firms prepare for new rules governing research provision and payments under MiFID II.
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.
AlphaSense Hires Sales Head in NY
Part of Kolstein's responsibilities in New York will be to grow AlphaSense's sales presence in New York, where he is based.
T Rowe Taps Poullaouec to Head APAC Multi-Asset Solutions Business
Poullaouec’s appointment follows the firm’s hires for the multi-asset division in North America and EMEA.
FlexTrade Taps Dataminr for Macro News Feed
The vendor says MiFID II has driven its clients to explore alternative sources of data, such as social media, to meet best execution requirements.
QuantHouse Launches API Ecosystem for Buy-Side Quant Traders
API-enabled technology repository aims to provide quant traders with as-a-service applications without a traditional implementation structure.
Finwire Names Former Reuters Exec Barisa Chairman
Barisa, a 28-year Reuters veteran, will help steer the vendor’s expansion plans in the Nordic region.
CSS Eyes Asia Expansion, Seeks Acquisitions
Compliance Solutions Strategies reveals plans to boost presence in Asia and target acquisitions.
Symphony Adds Ex-Bloomberg Sales Manager Birshan to UK Team
Birshan previously spent 15 years at Bloomberg in a variety of sales roles, having started at the vendor as an analyst.