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Startup takes aim at data notifications burden
The rising tide of daily notification messages from exchanges is threatening to overwhelm data professionals. A new entrant is looking to help.
People Moves: Cboe, Esma, ASIC, State Street, NeoXam, and more
A look at some of the key people moves from this week, including Erik Thedéen (pictured), who has been appointed vice chair of Esma.
Swedish bank finds Covid-19 recovery insights in alt datasets
High-frequency data such as human mobility data and plastic shipments can help investment professionals understand the post-pandemic economic reopening.
This Week: BNY Mellon/Milestone Group, IHS Markit, Broadridge/China Renaissance, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
This Week: Cboe, Google Cloud/SEB, Trading Technologies, BrokerTec, Tora/BondCliq, Tradeweb
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Waters Wrap: Is AML Tech Worth the Cost? (And Cloud Moves & More Blockchain)
Anthony wonders if AML platforms are being scrutinized enough by banks and regulators, then looks at Wells Fargo's tapping of HPR for its quant division and Northern Trust’s blockchain plans.
SocGen’s Digitized Bond Passes Settlement Test
Banque de France-backed deal pips private consortiums in dummy run for digital currency trades.
Itiviti Automates FIX Connectivity Ahead of Possible "Connectivity Crunch"
The Swedish tech vendor is hoping to capitalize on disruption in the OMS space by offering an automated solution for migrating FIX rules and for FIX certification.
Nasdaq Eyes Blockchain Project for OTC Markets
Technology provider's effort to track the lifecycle of a digital asset moves beyond the proof-of-concept phase.
Botswana Stock Exchange To Replace LSEG's Settlement System with CMA
The exchange will change its settlement system to Sweden-based CMA as it looks to add new features.
Nasdaq Names Dillard Head Of Global Information Services
Lauren Dillard was previously at Carlyle Group.
Encompass Adds Bisnode for KYC
The integrated offering will enable Nordic institutions to automate KYC and customer onboarding processes more effectively.
Nasdaq’s Twin Pillars: Brad Peterson and Lars Ottersgård
In a period where most stock exchanges are facing uncertain futures and are eyeing consolidation with rivals, one of the world’s largest is hitting its stride.
SEB Goes Live with DTCC's Alert Regional Custodian Workflow
The Swedish bank will use US firm's network as a white-labelled service.
More Senior Staff Changes at Cinnober
The clearing technology vendor names a new CFO and a new CEO of its subsidiary, Simplitium.
Own Goal: Mifid II Reduces Transparency in Some Markets
New rules replace voluntary arrangements in ETFs and Nordic bonds, fragmenting post-trade data.
Derivatives Vet Tessier Named Minium CEO
The news comes one week after parent company Cinnober also changed leadership
New CEO Lenardos Plans Refocus to Return Cinnober to Profit in 2019
Lenardos rules out M&A; says Cinnober will focus on organic growth
ITRS Group Acquires OP5 to Bolster Monitoring and Log File Capabilities
The acquisition will offer professional clients improved monitoring, network analytics and log file capabilities.
Nordic Capital Acquires Macrobond
Nordic Capital Fund IX allocates an undisclosed sum to advance the data analytics provider's growth strategy and technological developments.
Augustsson Departs Cinnober, CFO Lenardos Named CEO
Lenardos will become CEO after just two months as CFO at Cinnober.