European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir)
Wisdom of Crowds
During an Inside Reference Data webcast on June 25, data management experts explored how crowd computing could help financial firms manage new regulatory requirements, by sharing the burden between freelance workers and automation tools, and leaving…
Compliance Through Crowd Computing -- Webcast
On June 25, Inside Reference Data hosted a webcast about how crowd computing can help financial institutions manage the requirements of new regulations by enabling them to combine automation tools, subject matter experts and online workers
Omgeo Adds ProtoColl Link to DTCC Repository
Post-trade vendor Omgeo has announced that its ProtoColl software now connects to the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) Global Trade Repository (GTR).
SocGen Debuts Trade Repository Reporting Service
Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) has announced the launch of its trade repository reporting service for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trades.
Fédéris Chooses SimCorp for Solvency II, EMIR, AIFMD
Fédéris Gestion d'Actifs, a French asset management firm, will use SimCorp Dimension to provide access to the granular data needed for Solvency II and to execute more of its own regulatory reporting rather than delegating this to external providers
Kynetix, Contango Launch EMIR Data Matching Tool
The TRAMS tool compares the unique trade identifiers and other data elements in the records held by trade repositories and market participants to ensure they are consistent
Lessons from the Buy Side
Conferences from our sister brand have resonance for Sell-Side Technology's readership, this week.
Delegated Reporting not a Silver Bullet for the Buy Side
While delegated reporting for derivative transactions can ease some of the strain on buy-side firms, the onus is still firmly on them to ensure the accuracy of what’s being reported on their behalf, and this can be difficult to determine, senior…
NAFIS 2014 Live: Regulatory Landscape Challenges
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua reported live via Twitter on the first panel in the reference data stream of the North American Financial Information Summit on May 21
FCA Expresses Concern over System Readiness for EMIR Compliance
While market participants continue to struggle with requirements of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), some relief has come from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With that, though, is also a warning shot about having systems…
Adopting principles for effective risk data aggregation and internal risk reporting practices -- Webcast
On May 15, Inside Reference Data hosted a webcast about risk data aggregation and internal reporting practices, in which four experts in the field discussed the role of regulatory requirements and challenges for data management
Getting A Full Report
Demand for more complete and well-prepared data reporting could lead one to consider collaborative efforts that point the way to better data reporting
Managing European Reporting
As the implementation of EMIR continues, financial firms must analyze their ability to comply with valuation and collateral reporting requirements coming into effect in August, writes Nicholas Hamilton
DTCC, Euroclear to Collaborate on Collateral Processing
The post-trade infrastructure providers plan to launch two utilities that will help users address increasing needs for collateral and more complex collateral processing due to regulatory change
European Derivatives Reporting Continues to Cause Headaches
Since February 12, parties to derivative trades in Europe have been obliged to report transactions to designated repositories. But with an unsteady launch, complaints about tough regulatory deadlines, and varying quality in the data reported, buy-side…
EC to Clarify FX Reporting Rule Under EMIR
The European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation in an attempt to clarify and harmonize the definition and reporting of derivatives contracts falling under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
Avox to Double Staff, Addressing Regulatory, Risk Demands
Plans to take on more than 200 new members of staff at Avox's headquarters in Wales have been driven by demand for the company's existing services, rather than specific plans to create new offerings
Swift's Neutjens Talks Progress For Utility Platform
Over the past year or more, Swift has made major strides in reference data services with its SwiftRef platform. Patrik Neutjens, the organization's head of reference data, speaks with Michael Shashoua about its accomplishments and the work ahead
Polish CCP Gains Emir Authorization
KDPW_CCP, Poland's primary clearing house, has satisfied the requirements of its national regulators for authorization under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir).
Not the Home Stretch
The data management demands facing the industry continue to expand, and the plans and systems available or being devised to deal with them need to grow at the same rate, as ISITC's chair observed at its recent annual conference.
EuroCCP Gains Emir Authorization
Cash equities clearing house EuroCCP has announced that it has received European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir) authorization.
iMeta Adds Credit and Legal Functions to Entity Data Platform
A new module providing legal and credit information now sits alongside the know-your-customer and standing settlement instruction data functionality of iMeta's Assassin platform
Misys Launches Emir-Compliant Trade Reporting Service
Software provider Misys has launched a regulatory reporting service to assist corporate and buy-side clients with European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir) reporting requirements.