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Refinitiv Head of Market Structure Previews Regulations to Watch in 2019
In the spirit of giving, Refinitiv's head of regulatory and market structure shares which regulations he's keeping an eye on in 2019.
The Next Domino: SS&C Buys Eze Software
The latest major deal in the OMS space is valued at $1.45 billion.
APAs Under Pressure as Esma Cracks Down on Data Tangle
Reporting platforms told by regulator to substantially improve quality of publicly reported data.
The Promise and Peril of Cognitive Compliance Tools
Compliance officers say they are increasingly looking at AI-powered tools to help with things like surveillance, reporting and fraud monitoring.
IHS Markit to Buy Ipreo, Sell Key Derivatives Unit
Vendor will reposition financial businesses with move into alternatives and away from derivatives processing.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Releases Timeline, Finalized Forms for Revised Reporting Notices
Financial institutions in Singapore have 24 months to be fully compliant with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s revised notices 610 and 1003 for collecting trade data—though details of some asset classes will be released later, as the industry…
For Systematic Internalizers, Volumes Only Tell Half the Story
Identifying what constitutes true trading activity and addressable liquidity is key to analyzing the success of market reform, experts say.
After Delays, Esma Publishes Double Volume Cap Data
European regulator sends a message to the market that Mifid II will be enforced with this data release, experts say.
Fintech Fever Grips M&A with Fidessa Acquisition Offer
Temenos looks set to snap up the London-based vendor with a billion-pound deal as 2018 becomes white-hot for mergers and acquisitions.
AIC’s Sayers on the Trouble with KIDs Today
From misleading risk indicators to unfair, unbalanced requirements, the head of the Association of Investment Companies talks to Jamie Hyman about the problems with rules around Key Information Documents, and why they are nearly impossible to solve.
Mifid Data Runs Aground with Issues at European Regulators
Glitches and halts mark first few weeks of transparency requirements at systems operated by regulators.
Venues Deny Esma Accusations over Volume Cap Delay
Delays to a key aspect of Mifid II have triggered tensions between market participants and regulators.
Tradeweb APA Bug Mires Mifir Reporting
Reporting platform began rejecting trade reports due to mismatched identifiers, banks say.
GoldenSource on Track to Double Bookings for 2018
GoldenSource CEO John Eley comes clean about the strategies behind the firm’s bigger market share, and tells Jamie Hyman how it pinpointed what would reflect industry needs, what it changed, and how he and his management team have shored GoldenSource up…
Identitii Plans Securities Blockchain Pilot, Series A Fundraise for 2018
Blockchain firm is looking at deploying its Ethereum-based technology into corporate actions.
Mifid Gears Grind into Motion as Systematic Internalizers Emerge
Market codes release shows over a dozen new entities registered in activity ramp-up
‘Smart Data,’ Regulation Drive Buy-Side Content Needs, But Cost Is Main Concern
The need for “smart data” and new analytical tools that deliver trading advantages where other sources of alpha have dried up, along with the reporting and storage requirements of new regulations are placing increased demands on firms’ need to handle…
FCA Recognizes Mifid II Data Challenges but Reiterates “Real Deadline” Stance
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority is working to ensure its own readiness for Mifid II data challenges, and acknowledges that many firms will struggle with similar issues.
Looming Regulations Will Drive Regtech Adoption in 2017
With an increase in regulation requiring automated processes and accurate data, adoption of so-called regtech tools is likely to snowball, participants say.
Identification Revolution
MiFIR and EMIR are hastening replacement of client codes with global identifiers
Abide Financial Looking to Scale with ICAP Acquisition
Markets operator adds regulatory reporting specialists to post-trade services