Commission Management
AFTAs 2017: Best IT Integration Initiative—Cowen
When Cowen announced that it was acquiring Convergex in April 2017, it was looking for a swift close to the deal—in just three months, the agency broker would become a full part of its new parent, renamed and rebadged to reflect that change. For CIO Ann…
The Long Arm of the (European) Law: MiFID II's Impact on Asia-Pacific
Depending on their activities, MiFID II's regulatory requirements could still impact firms in Asia.
As Prime Brokers Lack Sufficient Sales Oversight, Clients Step Up
Ultra high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals and family offices are beginning to more closely monitor the fees and servicing agreements attached to products their intermediaries are selling them. The sell side could do them one better, though, and get there…
Markit, Hobart Capital Collaborate on Commission Management
The financial information provider and agency-only brokerage based in London have come together to provide Hobart's buy-side customers, which range from mutual funds to Delta One desks, a new solution for managing direct commission sharing agreements …
Markit’s Commission Management Tool Crosses the Pond
Markit has announced that its Markit Commission Manager platform, designed to assist buy-side firms manage and allocate commission credits across multiple sell-side institutions, is now available in Europe.