Smartkarma Expands into Europe to Bring Innovation and Transparent Pricing to European Investment Research, Addressing MiFID II Concerns
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Smartkarma, Asia’s largest provider of independent investment research, today announced the opening of its new UK office to serve as a hub to build out its independent research analyst community in Europe and support its buy-side investor clientele. Arzish Baaquie, who joined the firm in 2014 and previously led the Special Situations offering, is spearheading the growth of Smartkarma in the UK and will build a team based in Baker Street, London.
More than Half of Financial Executives are Still Not Confident About MiFIDII
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Research from TeleWare, a leading communication technology business, reveals that just 42 per cent of senior decision makers are confident in their firm’s knowledge of MiFID II requirements. Although only 99 days away, worryingly more than half (54 per cent) believe more education is needed on details of the European directive.
Five Essential Pillars of Big Data GDPR Compliance
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
On May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will come into effect in the European Union. Chances are you’ve already seen quite a bit of buzz surrounding GDPR and for good reason - it represents a significant change in how data will be handled around the world.
Linedata Launches New Interface to DTCC’s CTM in Support of MiFID II and Industry Requirements
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Investment, Investment Management, Compliance
Linedata (Euronext Paris:LIN), the global solutions provider dedicated to the investment management and credit industries, today announced the extension of its 10-year strong partnership with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure.
Integral Launches MiFIDII Compliance Tech
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Integral, the technology partner trusted by leading banks, brokers, and investment managers to design, deliver and grow their FX businesses, announced today solutions for MiFID II compliance. Integral will deliver its entire platform with services necessary to meet MiFID II requirements including assistance with pre-trade and post-trade transparency, surveillance, TCA, reporting, and record keeping.
Survey of asset managers finds only 6% ready for MiFID II best execution standards
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network, today published the high level findings of a recent survey of asset management firms that probed their views of best execution requirements under MiFID II. The study, entitled “Re-Engineering Best Execution,” found that just 6% of those surveyed believed they are currently ready to meet best execution requirements.
Jibrel Network Signs MoU with MENA-based Blockchain Platform
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Jibrel Network, the first protocol with built-in regulatory compliance that allows anyone to put traditional assets like currencies, bonds and other financial instruments on the blockchain, has today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dubai-based company, ArabianChain. The partnership will allow Jibrel to provide technical advisory services and support to ArabianChain, the leading blockchain-enabled platform that... more
Ullink Certified for MiFIDII Trade Reporting
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Compliance
Ullink is pleased to announce that it has successfully certified its MiFID II Trade Reporting solution with TRADEcho, the Approved Publication Arrangement (APA) of the London Stock Exchange (LSE) that provides comprehensive pre- and post-trade transparency services.
Flywire Simplifies Compliance with New Cross-Border Education Payment Requirements in Ireland
- 9 years 1 month ago
- Payments, Compliance
Flywire, a leading provider of international payment and receivables solutions for businesses, schools and healthcare providers, is helping Irish schools comply with a recent government regulation regarding tuition payments being made from outside of Ireland.
Trax MiFIDII APA Approved by Financial Conduct Authority
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance
Trax, a leading provider of regulatory reporting, trade matching and capital market data services, is among the first to be approved by the UK Financial Conduct Authority as an Approved Publication Arrangement (APA) for transparency and reporting services under the MiFID II regime.
IHS Markit Launches Compliance Service for RTS 28
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance
IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, today announced the launch of a new service designed to help investment firms comply with MiFID II’s RTS 28, which requires them to publicly report their top five trading venues by asset class.
SIX Financial Information Launches Tax and Regulatory Data Service for Belgian Stock Exchange Tax (TOB)
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance, Regulatory Standards, Tax Authorities
SIX Financial Information has launched a new tax and regulatory data service, enabling international banks to automatically allocate tax rates for securities subject to the Belgian TOB. The new service is commercially available now on a global basis. As part of the Belgian TOB, there is a new requirement for the tax on any transactions carried out by Belgian taxpayers through foreign banks to be reported to the authorities in Belgium. This means... more
AQMetrics Signs Appian and Macrosynergy
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance, Risk Management
AQMetrics, the award-winning provider of regulatory compliance and risk solutions, today announced the addition of two new clients, Appian Asset Management Limited (Appian) and Macrosynergy Partners LLP (Macrosynergy), to its growing client portfolio.
FICO Unveils New Solution to Instantly Optimize Deal Structures for Auto Finance
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance, Risk Management
New FICO solution instantly evaluates millions of alternative offers, then to delivers the best offers to auto lenders, empowering them to aggressively compete for business without compromising risk, growth, or compliance requirements.
Wolters Kluwer Enhances Capital Changes 871M Automated Compliance Tool
- 9 years 2 months ago
- Compliance
Wolters Kluwer today announced the release of its enhanced Capital Changes 871M Automated Compliance Tool. The solution helps banks, brokers and other financial services firms comply with IRS rules already in place, in addition to new, complex regulatory changes that will go into effect January 1, 2019, based on IRS Notice 2017-42 relating to certain equity-linked financial derivatives.
