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DTCC Launches Corporate Actions ISO 20022 Test Pilot
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) today announced it will launch a pilot program testing new ISO 20022 corporate actions announcement messages and its new browser-based user interface with five leading corporate action users on 25 April. The pilot is part of DTCC’s multi-year reengineering initiative that is changing the way corporate actions are…
BI-SAM Releases B-One’s 3.2.1 Version Including Multi-management Risk Analysis
BI-SAM, a provider of performance attribution and reporting software solution for the global asset management industry, today announced the release of B-One’s 3.2.1 version. Following the release of the 3.2 version a few months ago, B-One continues to provide its users with latest technologies by releasing the 3.2.1 version, which includes functional enhancements as well…
CFTC Proposes New Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements for Pre-Enactment and Transition Swaps
In line with the Dodd Frank Act’s crackdown on the derivatives markets, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed rules establishing swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements for counterparties to pre-enactment swaps (those executed prior to enactment of the Dodd Frank Act) and transition swaps (those entered into between the enactment date and the…
StreamBase Lowers Latency, Speeds Up Development
With the release of version 7 of its complex event processing (CEP) offering, StreamBase Systems is taking a swipe at latency while addressing usability to make creation of applications faster and easy enough for a business user to tackle. Overall performance has apparently been improved by 20%, together with the introduction of fine-grain control of…
Russell Investments Appoints State Street to Service New Common Contractual Fund
State Street Corporation announced today that it has been appointed by Russell Investments to service its new Irish domiciled common contractual fund (CCF). State Street’s operation in Ireland will provide custody and fund administration services to the new Common Contractual US Equity Plus Fund, which is available to institutional investors. State Street is Russell’s preferred…
Storebrand Chooses Standard & Poor’s Global Data Solutions to Meet Solvency II Risk Management Requirements
Standard & Poor’s Global Data Solutions – part of the S&P Valuation and Risk Strategies group – today announced an agreement to supply Nordic Insurer Storebrand with an integrated data offering for its asset management business, Storebrand Kapitalforvaltning. The agreement is designed to help Storebrand meet local customer and European regulatory requirements – in particular…
Xenomorph Establishes Singapore Subsidiary, Moves Winson to Become Director
Analytics and data management solution provider Xenomorph has continued on its global expansion path, following CEO Brian Sentance’s move to the US last year, with the establishment of a new Singapore subsidiary and the move of current head of consultancy David Winson to lead the new business. Winson, who has been with the vendor since…
Citi Launches Next Generation Solution for OTC Derivatives Operations
Citi today announced that its Global Transaction Services business has launched a comprehensive OTC Derivatives Service that consolidates and simplifies the entire post-trade execution process. The offering provides clients with access to a full range of middle and back office services on a single platform, including confirmation, settlement, valuation services, collateral management, margin management, and…
The Realization Group Partners with UnaVista to Deliver Post Trade Services
The Realization Group (TRG) announced today that it has selected UnaVista as a preferred partner in the TRG Post Trade Services solutions portfolio. UnaVista is the London Stock Exchange’s secure hosted platform for all validation, matching and reconciliation needs. UnaVista offers a number of solutions including Post Trade services, Data Solutions and Reconciliations. TRG have…
Accuity Responds to the Continuing Libyan Crisis by Systematically Enhancing Global Sanctions Lists
Accuity, a provider of payment routing data, anti-money laundering (AML) screening software and services, today announced significant enhancements to its anti-money laundering and compliance offering – enhancements that have been developed in the light of the escalating situation in Libya. As the unrest in Libya continues to develop, Accuity has continued to enrich the OFAC…