SWIFT
Swift to Focus on IT at New Malaysian Hub
The corporate center, based in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, is part of an aggressive regional plan for the messaging provider.
Innovation in Unexpected Places
Changes to the standard for standing settlement instructions reflect advances in online communications and media in the broader world
Swift Promotes New Settlement Instructions Format
The MT 670 and MT 671 formats for sending and receiving standing settlement instructions (respectively) are expected to fully replace the MT 074 broadcast format by November 2013
Swift Develops End-to-End T2S Solutions
Also achieves successful proof of concept for value-added network.
CICI Utility Includes Rigorous Data Validation And $200 Fees
The interim legal entity identifier utility launched by Swift and the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation enables self-registration and third-party registration at a fee of $200, and includes rigorous data checks
Swift and DTCC Collaborate on Interim Identifier Launch
Firms launch CICIs following regulatory approval.
BNY Mellon Adopts DTCC Messaging
The corporate actions messaging solution, run on the Swift network, is an effort to standardize global messages.
Solving a Solvency II Dilemma
European regulator's announcement that an important code in its capital adequacy directive will not be harmonized through all countries could undermine the regulation itself
As We Predicted
Swift, and the DTCC, scored a win supporting their prospects as LEI administrators by gaining the CFTC's designation to run its CICI identifier standard
Latest Swift Network Connection Allows Exchange Of All Message Formats
Alliance Lite2 connects users to the Swift network and enables them to exchange Swift messages, in all formats, from user to application and from application to application
Swift, DTCC Prepare CICI Portal
Following on their CFTC designation, Swift and DTCC are making changes to their LEI registration portal to accommodate CICI identifiers
Swift Launches Cloud-Based Connectivity
Alliance Lite2 aims to increase speed and efficiency of messaging network.
CFTC Chooses DTCC, Swift To Provide Interim LEI
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation and Swift will provide the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's interim legal entity identifier when it comes into use in September
Noetic Hires Bookheim
Consultancy Noetic Partners has hired Linda Bookheim, a veteran of prior roles at Swift, GoldenSource and DTCC, to work on its data model offering
Swift Appoints New Marketing Executive
In his new role, Javier Pérez-Tasso will be responsible for growing Swift's market share in areas including reference data
Swift Appoints First Indian And Chinese Representatives To Board
Swift says new appointments reflect the importance of having a geographically diverse board
BBH First to Implement Real-Time Corporate Actions Messaging
The adaption of the DTCC/Swift solution comes as the bank looks to adapt the new ISO 20022 standard.
Reference Data Technology special report
June 2012 - sponsored by: Eagle, Kingland, SIX Financial Information, SmartStream, Swift, Xenomorph
Playing Gotcha With LEI
A week full of decision-making on LEI puts the ball back in the US CFTC's court
LEI Portal Launch Postponed
Strapline: Regulation & Standards
Instability Board
The question on many people's minds in the financial industry is what the Financial Stability Board intends for the LEI standard, following its removal of Swift as registration authority
IRD Awards Winners Announced
Inside Reference Data announced the winners of its 2012 awards in New York on May 22.