FactSet, a leading provider of integrated financial information and analytical applications, has been named the “Best Data Analytics Provider” of market data, research and analytics in the 2016 annual rankings announced by Waters Technology, a division of Incisive Media. FactSet was also honored with the “Best Research and Analytics Tool” award at the annual Systems in the City Awards presented in London by Goodacre UK, a leading securities industry consultancy.

Leading UK-based fund manager Artemis has agreed a multi-year deal for Sybenetix’s end-to-end market abuse surveillance, case management and conduct management system. The system is designed specifically for the buy-side to deliver greater competitiveness and transparency in meeting new regulatory requirements.

MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 92.4 percent of VocaLink Holdings Limited for about £700 million (approximately US$920 million), after adjusting for cash and certain other estimated liabilities. VocaLink’s existing shareholders have the potential for an earn-out of up to an additional £169 million (approximately US$220 million), if performance targets are met. This transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.

A new report from GreySpark Partners, a leading global capital markets consulting firm, examines strategies that investment banks can use to assess the impact of the second iteration of the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) on the profitability of their trade execution businesses.

Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), the award-winning data research platform and business intelligence tool, announce the addition of 2iQ to its data offerings. A part of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, WRDS provides global corporations, universities and government agencies the thought leadership, data access and insights needed to enable impactful research.

Cummins Allison announces the completion of EMV certification for all its ATMs on the First Data network. This certification includes both Visa and MasterCard.

“The EMV ATM liability shift is causing many financial institutions that are not satisfied with their existing equipment or service to switch providers,” said Bob Gibson, vice president branch operations. “Cummins Allison is pleased to be able provide a state-of-the-art solution for those institutions in advance of the deadline.”