Regulation
S&P to Cut ISIN Fees Post EU Probe, Users Claim More Needs to be Done
Market participants welcome S&P's move to cut ISIN fees, but suggest this should only be the starting point
Trade Associations Release Timeline for LEI Process
A coalition of trade associations plans to review legal entity identification solution providers in June, and publish a recommendation in early July
Preparing for Change
While the industry is awaiting information about the set-up of the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and the introduction of a legal entity identifier (LEI), the best firms can do is to focus on getting the foundation right, says data management…
Corp Actions Timeliness Must Regain Focus While Asia-Pac Players Await Standards Change
While many firms in the Asia-Pac region wait for the industry to resolve the standardization question in the corporate actions space, the timeliness challenge must not be forgotten
Trade Associations Start Request for Proposal Process for LEI Identifier
The introduction of a global legal entity identifier (LEI) appears to be fast approaching, with a coalition of trade associations releasing detailed requirements in May for the new identifier and embarking on a new project phase to reach consensus on…
Dark Matters: Liquidnet Unfazed by Dark-Pool Regulations
Anthony Malakian catches up with Liquidnet's two principals – Seth Merrin and Neal Goldstein – and quizzes them on their expectations relating to the SEC’s dark pool regulatory stance, and the firm's recent partnership with SIX Swiss Exchange.
Cost Reduction Not Main Driver Behind LEI Adoption, Say Experts
Speakers agree cost should not be main driver pushing firms to adopt an LEI