Mifid II
Commcise Introduces Contract Management for Research
An increasing number of firms are buying research under fixed-price contracts as a result of European regulations.
Appsbroker Fintech Angles To Undercut Legacy Data Providers
In partnership with Google, Appsbroker Fintech launches lower-cost market data platform.
Data-Driven Regulators: Handling the Uptick in Regulatory Reporting
With the abundance of existing and new reporting obligations to comply with, how can regulators hope to be able to handle the volumes of data they now receive?
Wavelength Podcast Episode 141: Brexit and Blockchain and Data, Oh My
It’s a trio of problems: Mifid II’s data problem; blockchain projects stalled; and data quality issues for machine learning.
French Regulator Says Mifid II Data Quality 'Difficult'
AMF chairman Robert Ophèle says data quality and completeness pose problems for regulatory evaluations of Mifid II transparency requirements, and that regulators will review frameworks following Brexit.
DSB Announces New Services, Fee Discounts for 2019
DSB’s planned service improvements and operational cost savings that will result in rebates for users in the 2019 fee year and lower fees in 2020 and 2021.
Esma Chair Raises Concerns over No-Deal Brexit
Steven Maijoor warned of the impact of no deal Brexit on Mifid II calculations and the need to ensure continued access to UK clearinghouses.
Northern Trust Announces Outsourced Trading Capability
The product targets asset managers who are seeking lower costs and risk.
FESE Requests Clarification on LEI Application
In feedback to the Financial Stability Board, FESE points out inconsistencies regarding the application of LEIs and asks regulators for clarity.
Flow Traders Deploys Corvil’s Intelligence Hub
The AI-driven intelligence hub will deliver real-time insights to enhance its risk management.
Consolidated Tape Headed for a Regulation Delegation
Whether through an industry initiative or a delegated acts, a consolidated tape provider will be established in Europe, and the industry could lose out if the regulators dictate the terms.
Algomi Pivots Offering Away from Honeycomb to Alfa
Usman Khan sits down with WatersTechnology to discuss how the vendor will look to change course in 2019 and focus on the development of the Alfa platform.
BSO and Hoptroff Partner on Time-Stamping Service
Platform will have an accuracy of close to ten microseconds to UTC standard for time-stamping.
Tora And NEX Partner for Mifid II Reporting
Recent demand from clients is a key reason behind Tora's decision to integrate its systems with NEX.
Research Platform Nucleus195 Preps for Launch
The platform aims to connect research providers and investment managers through a transparent pricing model.
DSB Launches Technology Roadmap for OTC Derivatives Identifiers
New subcommittee will review and work to implement recommendations from the ISO standards working group.
MAR and Mifid II Compliance: Consequences for Trade Surveillance
The implementation of Mifid II in January 2018, along with the existing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) introduced new responsibilities and obligations for market participants
Additional ISIN Use Cases in the Works
A DSB consultation shows an appetite for expanding identifiers for OTC derivatives.
August 2018: Push the Boundaries, Baby
Pushing boundaries can lead to innovation and alpha, as long as the industry remains congnizant of where and how far they push.
SI Rules Switch from Optional to Mandatory Sept. 1
Half of the systematic internalizer obligations will soon become compulsory.
Under the Water: How Mifid II's Dark Caps Have Changed Trading
The story of how the double volume cap began is just as important as what's happened in 2018.
Clearpool Licenses Algo Platform in Europe
Users of Clearpool's Algorithmic Management System platform can customize algorithms and analyze trading performance.
Smartkarma, CorpXSasia Partner on Corporate Access, Research
Independent research provider Smartkarma and corporate access provider CorpXSasia plan to create larger corporate access events together.