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Metzler AM Taps Visible Alpha for Mifid II Research Compliance
Implementing a new research tracking and valuation workflow based on Visible Alpha's tools will enable the firm to get better results from research relationships, as well as comply with Mifid II.
Vela Adds Virtu to SI Data Hub
The technology provider expands systematic internaliser data hub with addition of data from market-making firm Virtu Financial.
New Dawn in Europe as Mifid II Goes Live
Updated trading rules to have significant impact across all asset classes.
Law & Disorder: US Preps Defense Against Mifid II
As Mifid II's deadline approaches, US firms affected by the rules are still waiting for regulators to resolve crucial conflicts between European and American laws, and are likely to be making adjustments well after the deadline has passed, reports…
Swedish FSA Grants Nasdaq APA License
Nasdaq Nordic now holds APA and ARM licenses for reporting trades on behalf of European investment firms.
The KIDs Are Alright (But the Priips Still Have Issues)
Europe’s Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products becomes law on January 1, 2018. In-scope market participants racing to meet its significant data and reporting challenges all face the same hurdle: how to calculate implicit costs. Jamie…
API Tech Could Cure Systematic Internalizer Headaches
As the industry navigates new responsibilities surrounding systematic internalizer rules under Mifid II, QuantHouse argues that APIs hold the key to compliance with minimal maintenance. Jamie Hyman reports.
UPDATE: ESMA Grants Six-Month Grace Period for Mifid II LEI Compliance
Banks and trading venues will be given an extra six months to comply with LEI requirements
ESMA Preps for Machine-Readable Financial Reports for 2020
Officials say the new reporting standard will eliminate manual processing and re-keying of data from EU-based issuers' financial reports.
BMR: Anything but a Trivial Undertaking
The Benchmarks Regulation, set to come into force in January next year, has significant consequences for firms that provide, contribution to, and use of a range of benchmarks.
Never Mind the Brexit: UK Treasury Releases Asset Management Plan
British government releases a number of proposals to maintain the strength of the UK’s investment managers after Brexit.
DTCC Debuts ‘Same Day’ LEIs
Issuer anticipates demand for one-day delivery of Legal Entity Identifiers after Mifid II comes into force.
Peeling Back European Regulations in 2018: What to Expect Next Year
Waters runs through the key facts you need to know about Mifid II, GDPR, BMR and Brexit.
Esma: Mifid III Not in the Works
Third phase of regulatory reform is not being actively considered at this point, insists regulator’s chairman.
Thomson Reuters Unveils APA Solution for Mifid II
APA Connectivity is a new solution from Thomson Reuters designed to help firms comply with Mifid II trade reporting requirements.
November 2017: The Risks of Over-Optimism, From Mifid to Messaging
More complex regulatory and competitive environments inevitably create more complicated data requirements.
EU Gets Tough on ‘Research’ Unbundling
Mifid II will force sell-side firms to unbundle research fees from dealing commissions they charge to buy-side clients. The banks claim their front-office notes meet the criteria of being a minor non-monetary benefit, but EU watchdogs aren’t convinced,…
Vela Introduces SI Data Hub
Technology provider expands Mifid II offering with launch of systematic internalizer data hub.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Mifid II Reference Data Suite
Thomson Reuters has enhanced the reference data tools on its DataScope platform with the aim of helping clients' Mifid II compliance efforts.
UnaVista and MTS Collaborate on SFTR Reporting Solution
London Stock Exchange subsidiaries join forces for regulatory reporting tool ahead of SFTR.
NEX Regulatory Reporting Pushes for SFTR Trade Repository Status
London-based NEX Regulatory Reporting plans to become an SFTR trade repository ahead of a dedicated reporting solution.
IHS Markit Launches SI Registry
Systematic internalizer registry aims to help firms with trade reporting obligations under Mifid II.
GDPR Contract Compliance Could Cost Firms a Cool £800M
Tech vendor Axiom predicts hefty GDPR spend on contract analysis alone, launches compliance solution.
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.