Compliance
Metzler AM Taps Visible Alpha for Mifid II Research Compliance
Implementing a new research tracking and valuation workflow based on Visible Alpha's tools will enable the firm to get better results from research relationships, as well as comply with Mifid II.
As Mifid II Debuts, Full Compliance Remains Elusive
Market participants say much remains to be done as Europe debuts new rules.
What to Do About Mifid II
Europe’s regulatory big bang arrives today as an evolving set of rules rather than a finished product.
Citi Pays $11.5M in Finra Fines and Compensation for Ratings Failings
Finra says Citi's inaccurate ratings led to numerous porblems for portfolio manager clients and retail investors.
Way Fund Managers Taps OTCFin-Morningstar Combo for Priips Compliance
The UK-based fund manager selected the OTCFin-Morningstar joint service following a "rigorous" selection process and proof-of-concept, officials say.
Best of 2017: The Top Trends
John takes a look at some of 2017's key trends, including regulation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
The Great Fintech Con(version)
The fintech "revolution" of the past few years is looking less like it will displace traditional finance, and more like it will join it.
Compliance Officers Face Challenges in Understanding AI
Technology such as AI and machine learning can help compliance officers catch fraud, but more transparency, education and stronger data is needed, experts say.
After Scandals, Banks Release Chat Back into the Wild
Chat tools are being embraced again as the industry seeks more efficiency in the workflow.
Mifid's Architect: Esma Chair Steven Maijoor
Europe’s top markets cop talks to Waters about Mifid II and III, Brexit, no-action letters, clearinghouses and the regulator’s future.
Thomson Reuters Unveils APA Solution for Mifid II
APA Connectivity is a new solution from Thomson Reuters designed to help firms comply with Mifid II trade reporting requirements.
Cognitive Computing Advances Driving Surveillance for Banks, Expectations for Regulators
Banks are increasingly adopting new machine learning techniques for compliance and surveillance, but should be wary of setting expectations too high.
Out with the Old: Australia’s APRA Takes Aim at EFS Data
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is overhauling its core regulatory reporting requirements, which includes the modernization of the Economic and Financial Statistics data submissions required from Australian banks and various other…
Industry Tight-Lipped on CAT Status as Deadline Hits
Participants refuse to say whether reporting will begin as scheduled after a last-ditch delay effort was rejected by the SEC.
NEX Regulatory Reporting Pushes for SFTR Trade Repository Status
London-based NEX Regulatory Reporting plans to become an SFTR trade repository ahead of a dedicated reporting solution.
FCA Likely to Review Consolidated Data in 2018
It is looking increasingly likely that no consolidated tape provider will be authorized by the time Mifid II comes into force Jan. 3; regulators call lack of authorized CTP an “ongoing issue.”
GDPR Contract Compliance Could Cost Firms a Cool £800M
Tech vendor Axiom predicts hefty GDPR spend on contract analysis alone, launches compliance solution.
DataStax Drives Asset Control’s Cloud-Based Reference Data Platform
Asset Control has picked Santa Clara, Calif.-based DataStax to power development of new data management services.
Ground Zero: Digital Currencies in Asia
As cryptocurrencies gain interest from investors around the globe, Wei-Shen Wong examines the splintered Asian marketplace to see how regulators are adopting different strategies when it comes to overseeing these complex instruments.
Know Your Climbing Costs: Big Firms Report Average $150M Spend on KYC
Costs associated with KYC continue to climb—a Thomson Reuters survey shows large financial institutions are spending $150 million on compliance in 2017.
Sibos 2017: Disrupting the Disruptors
The key themes from this year's industry mega-event.
Industry Vets Harris, Toomey-Wilson Create Data Compliance Consultancy
Toomey-Wilson and Harris say their many years of experience can assist firms that lack expertise around dealing with data licensing, audits and compliance issues.
FCA: Mifid II Enforcement Starts Jan. 3, Will Be Targeted
UK regulator's Mifid coordinator underscores message from European Commission earlier this month: no further delays to deadline. However, enforcement will be targeted.
Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan, Sibos: A Week in Review
John recaps some of Sell-Side Technology's best stories of the week, including (more) blockchain developments, noteworthy fintech graduates, and significant regulatory fines.