Europe
The (Mifid) Game is Afoot
Buy-side firms in the US should begin preparations for European regulation as a matter of urgency.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 86: Nasdaq’s Use of Machine Learning & T+2 Comes to North America
Joakim Strid joins the podcast to discuss how Nasdaq is deploying machine-learning techniques for surveillance. Then Emilia David joins the podcast to discuss T+2’s launch in the US, Canada, Mexico and Peru.
Cambridge Blockchain Expands into Europe with Paris Venture
Blockchain startup creates Paris-based subsidiary to accelerate European development.
IMP Partners UnaVista to Prepare US Asset Managers for Mifid Shock
Through the pairing, IMP will use UnaVista's testing environment to help North American asset managers prepare for stringent new reporting requirements.
AxiomSL Expands European Presence
Expansion will allow firm to guide clients through changing regulatory landscape.
Gill Moves from London Stock Exchange's MillenniumIT to Torstone
Former LSEG tech exec joins London-based vendor as chief operating officer.
The Power of Law: Wiener Börse CEO Christoph Boschan
Christoph Boschan on mixing finance with law, Mifid II's flaws, and how Wiener Borse is avoiding a "massive technology trap."
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 84: Quantum Computing & IBOR/Blockchain
Wei-Shen Wong talks to Anthony about quantum computing, and then James and Anthony talk about the pairing of IBORs with blockchains. They end things by talking about Game of Thrones and the Mayweather-McGregor fight.
FCA Grants First Raft of APA Approvals for MiFID II Reporting
Six entities have been officially approved by the Financial Conduct Authority to act as APAs under MiFID II.
IHS Markit Unveils Solution for RTS 28 Compliance
The data vendor has launched a new platform for automating all technical aspects of RTS 28, a regulation coming into effect in April 2018.
Axe Trading Targets the Buy Side with New EMS
New platform offers liquidity and venue aggregation for asset managers active in the fixed-income markets
C WorldWide Asset Management Picks SimCorp for Digital Reporting
Danish asset manager replaces current reporting solution with SimCorp Coric
August 2017: By Accident or Design
With large numbers of firms still unprepared for many aspects of MiFID II, Max questions whether the laggards—whatever their motives—are ready for the impact of non-compliance on their business.
Liquidnet Hires European Tech Chief from Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank veteran takes over the newly created job at Liquidnet.
Power to the People: Will MiFID II Data Disaggregation Deliver on Cost Control Promises?
MiFID II’s data disaggregation requirements aim to reduce data costs by forcing marketplaces to unbundle datasets and sell consumers only the specific data they need. But in reality, this seemingly simple and cost-reducing idea could make buying and…
Firms Drag Heels on MiFID II Research Rulebook Rewrite
MiFID II’s ban on broker-subsidized free research will leave sell-side firms with a multitude of challenges—not least how to price research so as not to lose customers who might direct trading elsewhere, without appearing to incentivize clients to trade…
A Costly Race to MiFID II Reporting Compliance
Trade reporting and publication mechanisms are a key part of the new MiFID II legislation. So why are alarming numbers of firms yet to choose their providers? With a last-gasp sprint on the cards in a crowded field of participants, Jamie Hyman…
Mifid II Compliance Becoming Best Practice for US Asset Managers
Research and commissions management systems gaining significant traction in US ahead of European regulation implementation
SimCorp Adds New Tools for Mifid II Trade and Transaction Reporting
The updated release of SimCorp’s front-to-back solution includes Mifid II-compliant functionalities, with a focus on trade and transaction reporting.
Liquidnet Enhances Virtual High Touch Suite Ahead of New Block Trading Rules
Latest enhancement to VHT suite to allow buy side to uncover hidden large-in-scale liquidity for European equities
NEX Launches Reporting Platform for Revised Emir Requirements
Nex Regulatory Reporting has introduced its new reporting solution, based on updated European derivatives rules
HFN Expands Global Network Access After Epsilon’s Metcom Buy
The deal expands HFN's existing Metcom deal, leveraging Epsilon's global cloud capabilities to allow local network access in Europe and Asia.
Singer Taps Torstone Technology for MiFID II Solution
UK-based N+1 Singer selects Torstone’s InfernoRC module to comply with transaction reporting requirements under MiFID II.
Euronext Takes Stake in LCH’s French Clearinghouse
European exchange group Euronext has signed a deal for clearing services with LCH, scuppering a previous agreement with ICE