Barings to Absorb External Research Costs Resulting from MiFID II Implementation
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Asset Management
Barings, one of the world's leading asset management firms with over $288 billion in assets under management, has announced that it will absorb external investment research costs when the latest expansion of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is implemented. This encompasses all of the firm's global equity, multi-asset and fixed-income portfolios impacted by MiFID II, scheduled to take effect on January 3, 2018.
Wealthsimple Launches in the UK
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Wealth Management
Wealthsimple, a leading digital wealth manager, continues to make smart investing accessible and low-cost to more people with today's announcement of the company's expansion to the United Kingdom.
Linedata Launches New Interface to DTCC’s CTM in Support of MiFID II and Industry Requirements
- 7 years 4 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.
SimCorp and TradingScreen Form Front Office Alliance
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
SimCorp, a leading provider of investment management solutions and services to the global financial services industry, and TradingScreen Inc. (TS), the leading multi-asset class Execution Management System (EMS) provider, today announce a new strategic alliance.
TORA Integrates OTAS Analytics to Help Clients Generate Alpha and Meet MiFID II Best Execution Requirements
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
TORA, provider of the industry’s most advanced cloud-based order and execution management system (OEMS), and OTAS Technologies, a Liquidnet company and specialist provider of market analytics and trader intelligence, announced today that TORA has integrated OTAS Portfolio and Trading Analytics applications into its OEMS platform to help clients generate alpha and meet MiFID II best execution requirements. This development is the latest in a... more
SETL and four asset management firms launch IZNES
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Blockchain, Asset Management, Fund Management
SETL and four asset management firms announced today the launch of IZNES, the pan-European fund record-keeping platform based on blockchain technology. The platform provides investors, asset management firms, distributors and wealth management advisers with easy and rapid access to fund units. The platform enables firms to enter into new relationships with investors, manage KYC processes, handle subscription / redemption instructions, and settle... more
Barings Provides Financing to Support Genstar Capital Investment in Professional Datasolutions Inc.
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
Barings, one of the world's leading asset management firms, announced that it served as joint lead arranger and administrative agent on first lien senior secured credit facilities to support Genstar Capital's investment in Professional Datasolutions Inc. ("PDI") and strategic partnership with TA Associates. Ares Capital Corporation served as joint lead arranger and administrative agent on the second lien credit facilities.
OBJECTWAY RISES THE 2017 IDC FINTECH RANKINGS BY IDC FINANCIAL INSIGHTS
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
Objectway, a leading provider of investment management and digital software solutions to the worldwide financial services industry, announced they have ranked #86 on the 2017 IDC FinTech Rankings. The most comprehensive vendor ranking within the financial services industry, the annual IDC FinTech Rankings is based on 2016 calendar year revenues attributed to financial institutions.
Solactive Announces the Launch of the First Intuitive Beta™ Indices
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
The new Solactive Intuitive BetaTM Indices constructed around intuitive themes such as workforce efficiency, corporate longevity and value investing are being rolled out. The Solactive Intuitive BetaTM is an innovative investment approach constituting the bedrock of a series of smart beta indices in which intuition, or gut feeling, takes a prominent role in defining the passive investment strategy.
Accenture Unveils Business Analytics Service for Asset Managers
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Investment Management
Accenture has launched a new business analytics service for investment management institutions to help them benchmark, analyze and improve the performance of their business processes and technology.
AcumenNet: a turnkey front-to-back treasury solution enhanced with powerful capabilities
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Management, Treasury
Profile Software, an international financial solutions provider, announced today the release of the enhanced AcumenNet, the leading comprehensive treasury management solution by Login SA, a Profile Company, with powerful Front-to-Back Office and Risk Controlling capabilities, wide instrument coverage and high level of automation.
Profile Software Upgrades AcumenNet
- 7 years 4 months ago
- Treasury
Profile Software, an international financial solutions provider, announced today the release of the enhanced AcumenNet, the leading comprehensive treasury management solution by Login SA, a Profile Company, with powerful Front-to-Back Office and Risk Controlling capabilities, wide instrument coverage and high level of automation.
Significant Fin Tech investment for Nordic Capital
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Investment Management
Nordic Capital and MFEX management acquire MFEX, a leading independent fund platform in Europe and Asia Nordic Capital Fund VIII “Nordic Capital” and MFEX management has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of the shares in MFEX, a leading European B2B open architecture fund distribution platform. Nordic Capital sees great potential in supporting the acceleration of MFEX’s growth agenda across Europe and Asia and the consolidation in... more
ThreeD Capital Announces Its Artificial Intelligence Investment, GoldSpot Discoveries, Reports Major Milestone At Sprott Mining Majority Owned Jerritt Canyon Project
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Artificial Intelligence, Investment Management
ThreeD Capital Inc. an emerging Merchant Bank, led by Sheldon Inwentash, that focuses on investments in best of breed, early stage disruptive companies, is pleased to announce the achievement of a major milestone by its' artificial intelligence holding, Goldspot Discoveries Inc. ("Goldspot"). ThreeD owns a 22% equity interest (on a non-diluted basis) in Goldspot. GOLDSPOT BRINGS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO MINERAL EXPLORATION
UK Fintech: Investments in British FinTech Companies Increases by One Third
- 7 years 5 months ago
- Investment Management
More than a billion dollars was invested in British Fintech companies in the first half of this year, over a third more than the same period in 2016, according to trade body Innovate Finance. Foreign investors also contributed to over half of the total, suggesting that despite concerns post-Brexit, international investors still see the region as an attractive place for their money.
