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Starting 2011 with a Bang?
As well as the customary fireworks displays around the world, the start of 2011 has seen the transformation of what was once the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) into the new (and supposedly improved) European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA, see the new website here). But, apart from the obvious change in moniker, what…
Broadridge Expands Multi-Channel Communications Offerings
Broadridge Financial Solutions continues to expand its multi-channel communications offerings by adding another distribution channel to its portfolio of communication solutions with the introduction of Pitney Bowes’ new Volly secure digital delivery service. Broadridge clients will be able to communicate with customers and shareholders using the latest digital technology, as Broadridge becomes the first to…
Senior Supervisors Group Report Highlights Need for Better Management of Risk Data
The aggregation of risk data remains a challenge within most financial institutions, according to a report released last month by the Senior Supervisors Group (SSG), which is comprised of 13 regulatory bodies from 10 countries. The report, Observations on Developments in Risk Appetite Frameworks and IT Infrastructure, indicates that although many firms have kicked off…
CESR Champions Underlying Reference Data Standardisation in its Latest OTC Platform Trading Advice for MiFID
In its latest technical advice to the European Commission as part of the ongoing MiFID review, the Committee of European Securities Regulators (CESR) has reprised its data standardisation theme as the “preliminary step on the way to organised platform trading” of OTC derivatives. Progress within the front office is therefore predicated on getting the data foundations…
Hibernia Secures $250 Million for Project Express
Hibernia Atlantic has secured a $250 million financing commitment for Project Express, its planned transatlantic low-latency connection for high frequency traders. The funding, from one of its vendors, Huawei Marine Networks Co., allows Hibernia to proceed with what it anticipates to be the fastest trading link between New York and London with expected latency of…
XSP Moves to the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street
XSP announced that the company has moved its New York office to the Trump Building at 40 Wall Street. The relocation is part of a 10 year lease and designed to accommodate XSP’s growing requirements. Brendan Farrell, CEO at XSP, said: “This is an exciting time for XSP as we head into 2011 – our…
Euroclear Nederland Ready for Dutch Securities Dematerialisation
Euroclear Nederland is now taking measures to remove all paper-based securities certificates in the Netherlands, in compliance with an amendment to the Dutch Securities Giro Act (“Wet giraal effectenverkeer”). Signalling a move towards full securities dematerialisation in the Netherlands by the end of 2013, the revised legislation, which took effect on 1 January 2011, means…
Opinion: Closing the Control Loop
By David Sherriff, chief operating officer of Microgen Despite some dramatic events in 2010, the global banking system was able to hold steady. Since the economic crisis took hold, the majority of banks have invested heavily in back office systems in order to tighten their financial control, yet the spotlight remains firmly on the City….
Asset Control Links to Fidelity ActionsXchange to Enhance Corporate Actions Data Management
Asset Control has enhanced its corporate actions financial data coverage with integration between its AC Plus data management platform and Fidelity ActionsXchange, a Fidelity Investments company and provider of global corporate actions solutions. AC Plus’ integration with ActionsXchange’s ActionService platform provides customers with enriched corporate actions event information, which can be combined with other security…
EDM Council to Launch New Operating Model, Cites ISO, Swift and GS1 as the Top Three Contenders for Entity Identification
The EDM Council has decided to restructure its operations under four main areas of business in order to better engage with the industry it is charged with representing: standards; best practices; engagement (with a focus on regulators and academia); and internal operations. A large proportion of the standards work will likely focus on the area…