DTCC, SWIFT and XBRL US Launch U.S. Stakeholder Group as Part of Issuer to Investor: Corporate Actions Initiative
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), SWIFT and XBRL US announced today the creation of a Stakeholder Group as a part of its Issuer to Investor: Corporate Actions initiative, which was launched in May 2009, to improve the processing of corporate actions data in the U.S. Composed of key players from the industry, the...
XSP Now Offers Corporate Actions Data from the Australian Securities Exchange via XSP v5 Platform
XSP, the leading global provider of Corporate Actions processing software, announced today that it is working with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) to take delivery and process its ReferencePoint™ Corporate Actions data product through the XSP™ v5 platform. The XSP v5 platform is a state-of-the-art solution developed to automate each step of the global Corporate...
XSP Achieves Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status in Microsoft Partner Network
XSP, a provider of corporate actions software, today announced it has attained Gold Certified Partner status for 2009/2010 in the Microsoft Partner Network with competencies in ISV/Software Solutions and Security Solutions, recognising XSP’s expertise and impact in the technology marketplace. As a Gold Certified Partner, XSP demonstrates expertise with Microsoft technologies and a proven ability...
Ask the Experts: How will the ECB’s T2S Project Impact Data Management?
The European Central Bank’s (ECB) proposed Target2-Securities (T2S) project has faced more than its fair share of controversy since it was first announced in 2006, but what will be its likely impact on the data management community? Reference Data Review decided to ask a few industry participants about how they feel T2S will alter the...
Point Nine Actively Targeting More Traditional End of Buy Side, Says CEO Matsis
Following the announcement that it has added an interface for corporate action data from FactEntry earlier this month, Point Nine CEO Yannis Matsis spoke to Reference Data Review about how IT investment such as this is reflective of its future client focus. The vendor has traditionally pitched its various solutions, which include a corporate actions...
New Star and Henderson Integration Posed Significant Data Challenges, Says BNP Paribas’ Shapiro
BNP Paribas Securities Services has just completed the integration of the assets of New Star Asset Management into its client Henderson Global Investors’ investment operations. Colin Shapiro, head of client solutions at the bank, explains the data integration challenges faced during the process, especially with regards to the asset manager’s legacy service provider. Henderson Group...
Information Mosaic Transfers Bermingham from Ireland to the US
In a bid to gain more traction in the US region, corporate actions solution vendor Information Mosaic has transferred its global sales support team head, Gerard Bermingham, from Ireland to the US. Bermingham has now been appointed vice president of product consulting for Information Mosaic Americas and will be charged with overseeing the vendor’s planned...
The Sibos Vendor Agenda: Swift Adequately Focused On Corporate Actions, Says XSP’s Sheppard
Swift is placing a sufficient level of importance on reference data issues, including corporate actions processing, judging by its work this year and the agenda for Sibos, says Neil Sheppard, managing director and chief operating officer in EMEA for vendor XSP. Discussions at the conference in Hong Kong in September will also likely include corporate...
Point Nine Enhances Corporate Action Processing Services through Alliance with FactEntry
Point Nine, a provider of middle and back office trade processing and operations, has announced today that it is integrating its web-based operations platform with corporate action data provider FactEntry. FactEntry provides corporate action data on credit instruments including name change, merger, coupon default, bond covenant details, credit events and recovery rate fixings for credit...
Advent Links Geneva to Thomson Reuters’ DataScope for Pricing and Reference Data
Thomson Reuters has scored another key win for its DataScope Select service with the signing of an agreement with investment management software provider Advent Software to provide its portfolio management and fund accounting solution with pricing and reference data. Under the terms of the agreement, the two vendors will create and interface to link Advent’s...