ULLINK Partners with Leading European Bank to Launch New MiFIDII Solution for Systematic Internalisers
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Trading Systems, Compliance
ULLINK, a global provider of electronic trading and connectivity solutions to the financial community, has partnered with a leading European bank to develop a new solution for client quote management. The new solution, called UL QUOTE, is available to Brokers acting as a Systematic Internaliser (SI), enabling them to comply with MiFID II regulations concerning pre-trade transparency.
Smartkarma Expands into Europe to Bring Innovation and Transparent Pricing to European Investment Research, Addressing MiFID II Concerns
- 7 years 3 months 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
- 7 years 3 months 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
- 7 years 3 months 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.
Governor Software Partner with Neo4j
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Regulatory Standards, Data
Governor Software Ltd, today announced its partnership with Neo4j, the #1 Graph Platform. The partnership will see Neo4j provide its proven enterprise graph database to Governor’s regulatory oversight proposition which supports financial institutions communicate obligations, understand risk status and prove compliance.
EquiLend and Trax to Launch Interoperable Front-to-Back SFTR Offering
- 7 years 3 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Security, Regulatory Standards
EquiLend and Trax are collaborating on a full front-to-back Securities Financing Transactions Regulation (SFTR) solution to support mutual clients in their SFTR reporting requirements. EquiLend’s expertise in the securities finance industry combined with Trax’s regulatory reporting and repo trade confirmation heritage will result in a comprehensive service covering all SFTR-eligible asset classes.
Linedata Launches New Interface to DTCC’s CTM in Support of MiFID II and Industry Requirements
- 7 years 3 months 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
- 7 years 4 months 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
- 7 years 4 months 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
- 7 years 4 months 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
- 7 years 4 months 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
- 7 years 4 months 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.
FCA approves NEX Regulatory Reporting as an APA
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Regulatory Standards
NEX Regulatory Reporting, a NEX Group business which provides regulatory reporting services across global regulatory regimes, announces today that Abide Financial has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an Approved Publication Arrangement (APA), with effect from 3 January 2018. The authorisation will allow NEX Regulatory Reporting to provide enhanced MiFID II services.
Trax MiFIDII APA Approved by Financial Conduct Authority
- 7 years 4 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.
CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU AND AMERICAN EXPRESS REACH RESOLUTION TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATORY CARD TERMS IN PUERTO RICO AND U.S. TERRITORIES
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Regulatory Standards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against two American Express banking subsidiaries for discriminating against consumers in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. territories by providing them with credit and charge card terms that were inferior to those available in the 50 states. American Express also discriminated against certain consumers with Spanish-language preferences.
