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Credit Benchmark’s Smith Taps Former Thomson Colleague Haney to Replace Him as CEO
Haney previously worked alongside Credit Benchmark co-founder Donal Smith at Thomson Financial.
Aquis Exchange Hires Former TR Exec Ip to Head Product Team
In the newly created role, Ip will be responsible for leading internal development and delivery projects at Aquis.
Metamako, Velocimetrics Ally for Mifid II-Compliant Data Monitoring
The solution will provide firms with a complete, timestamped audit trail of their activity.
TMX’s Sinclair to Lead TP Icap’s Data Division as Desmond Departs
Frank Desmond is leaving TP Icap after 12 years, and will be replaced by TMX’s Eric Sinclair.
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.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 93: Recaps of Sibos Toronto, Risk USA & Sifma DC
This week Anthony and James discuss some of the major stories to come out of three major conferences.
LCH Makes US Head John Horkan COO Amid Post-Brexit Rumblings
Clearinghouse operator makes US head new COO as it suggests it could move to the US post-Brexit if forced.
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.
BRG Brings Bowman on Board
California-based Berkeley Research Group hires Naomi Bowman to lead EMEA Financial Services practice in London.
Knott Steps Down as NEX Optimisation CEO After Profit Warning
Jenny Knott vacates chief executive role of NEX Group's post-trade division following a profit warning earlier this month.
Charles River and Trax team up for Mifid II reporting solution
Charles River Development’s Investment Management Solution will integrate Trax’s Mifid II Trade and Transaction reporting solutions.
Six Firms Team up with IHS Markit for SFTR Reporting Solution
IHS Markit partners six securities finance market firms as part of an ongoing effort with Pirum Systems to build a Securities Financing Transaction Regulation reporting solution.
Thomson Reuters Launches LEI ‘Health Check’
The LEI Profiler Service will help users identify missing or incorrect data around LEI codes.
Smartkarma Opens London Office to Grow European Buy-Side Research Base
Arzish Baaquie, who joined Smartkarma in 2014, will head the research provider's new UK office.
Kaizen Hires Former DTCC Specialist for Newly Created Role
James Mooney joins Kaizen as regulatory consultant.
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.
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.
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.
Rimes Launches Benchmarks Regulation Solution
Rimes Technologies introduces cloud-based Rimes RegFocus BMR Control.
Data, E-Trading Sales Vet Watson to Head Tradition Data Sales
Watson has spent more than 30 years selling market data and trading floor technologies and services.
Peel Hunt Picks Torstone Technology for MiFID II Solution
Torstone’s InfernoRC module will be used to meet MiFID II’s transaction reporting requirements.
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.