United Kingdom (UK)
Aerial Imagery Data Provider Geospatial Insight Gets Series A Funding
The vendor will use the undisclosed funding to expand geographically and grow its product line.
Gill Moves from London Stock Exchange's MillenniumIT to Torstone
Former LSEG tech exec joins London-based vendor as chief operating officer.
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.
Appian and Macrosynergy Tap AQMetrics for Reporting
Regulatory compliance and risk solutions provider adds two clients to its portfolio.
Nasdaq Offers US Feeds from LD4 Datacenter
UK-based buy- and sell-side clients can now access Nasdaq’s US data products directly from the exchange through the Equinix LD4 datacenter.
Former NLX Chief Takes Interim CEO Job at UK Fintech Body
Charlotte Crosswell takes over the reins at Innovate Finance as Wintermeyer exits
Scottish Investment Giants Complete $14 Billion Merger
Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life combine to form investment titan
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.
When It’s Brexit or Mifid II, Banks Must Look at Regulation First
The implications of Brexit can wait; Mifid II is a much more prescient concern for sell-side institutions, not just in Europe.
TP Icap Picks Bloomberg Platform for MiFID II Compliance
Interdealer broker selects Entity Exchange to support execution services
David Morris Joins RegTek Team
RegTek.Solutions announces "key hire" of David Morris as product manager.
JANA Picks Curium for Data Oversight
JANA, an Australian investment consultancy, has selected Curium Data Systems' data management platform to increase the control and monitoring of its operations and investment data.
NEX Group Launches Dual-Regulated SEF for FX Futures
NDF trading platform will add new products and services by year-end, and is regulated by both the CFTC and FCA.
The Bruxellian Job: Europe Targets London Clearinghouses
European regulators landed a body blow against the UK, but not all participants are convinced it will work
Tech Investment Could Help UK Asset Managers Meet FCA's Calls for Sweeping Changes
Markets watchdog releases blistering criticisms of client charges and proposes all-in fee
Tech Challenges Loom as Europe Eyes London’s Clearinghouses
New EU rules suggest London-based clearinghouses may be forced to relocate to the eurozone.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 73: The UK Election, Brexit & Fintechs; The Bloomberg Point-Port Integration
An examination of what the UK election and eventual Brexit negotiations could mean for London's fintech space followed by a discussion of Bloomberg's Point-Port integration.
Data Vet Ikel Joins 3di, Resigns from IPUG
Former BNP Paribas market data manager John Ikel named head of data compliance and licensing at 3di
ESMA Fines Moody’s €1.24M for Credit Ratings Breaches
ESMA says that between June 2011 and December 2013 Moody’s failed to explain decisions for 19 ratings.
Performance, Attribution and Risk Event will Address Buy-Side Middle-Office Challenges
Half-day event, sponsored by StatPro, will focus on the operational and technology challenges around transforming the middle office from a cost center to a differentiator.
Ten Takeaways from this year’s European Buy-Side Technology Summit
Victor Anderson looks back at yesterday's European Buy-Side Technology Summit 2017 and lists 10 takeaways that cropped up during the day's discussions.
Bats Europe, Factset Ally for Brexit Benchmarks
The Bats-FactSet Brexit 50/50 indexes precede the British prime minister officially invoking article 50 on March 29.
Bats Europe Offers Brexit Indices Ahead of Triggering of Article 50
The new indices, Brexit High 50 and Brexit Low 50, will measure the impact of Brexit on UK Companies.