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Xenomorph Launches Updated Version of TimeScape with Enhanced Data Cleansing

Xenomorph has launched an update of its TimeScape data and analytics management system with enhanced data cleansing and validation encompassing ‘4 eyes’ or two user approval. The system has been updated in accordance with client feedback, according to the vendor. Chris Budgen, chief technology architect at Xenomorph, explains: “Cleansing, validation and audit is a vital…

Aite Group Touts Distributed Data Management as Next Big Thing

Although enterprise data management (EDM) has gained popularity in the market, financial institutions are now considering the benefits of distributed data models, according to a recent report by analyst firm Aite Group. The report, entitled “EDM to DDM: Moore’s Law Rewards Centralised Data Procrastinators”, introduces the concept of distributed data management (DDM), and analyses the…

Cadis Software Opens NYC Office, Appoints Lamour to Head

Cadis Software, a provider of enterprise data management (EDM) systems for buy side institutions, has opened a new office in New York office and appointed a new vice president of sales for North America, Hank Lamour. Lamour has previously worked for PerTrac, SS&C Technologies, Merrill Lynch, Cantor Fitzgerald and Standard & Poor’s. His new role…

Thomson Reuters Links Portia to DataScope Select as Part of Integration Drive

Following the statement by CEO Tom Glocer at the start of the year that the newly merged firm would benefit from “synergies” between the two businesses, the media group and financial data provider has announced that it is linking two of its key products in the back office space. Thomson Reuters has linked its investment…

ISDA Approves BGC Partners’ Swaps Pages as Pricing References

The International Swaps and Derivative Association (ISDA) has formally recognised interdealer broker BGC Partners’ euro interest rate swap (EUR) and US dollar (USD) interest rate swap pages as price references. The pages will be snapshots of real-time BGC screens taken at a predetermined time daily. ISDA documentation governs the terms to confirm, mark, assign and…

UK FSA Criticises Industry for Inadequate Controls in Valuation Processing

Firms’ valuation processes are becoming increasingly stretched and in some cases are “materially flawed or inadequate”, according to the UK Financial Services Authority (FSA). In an open letter to the CEOs of banks and investment firms, FSA chief executive Hector Sants has criticised the lack of due care and attention being given to the area…

Interactive Data Adds Access to Original Fund Prospectuses to PrimeTerminal

Interactive Data Corporation’s Managed Solutions group has enhanced its financial market terminal, PrimeTerminal Professional Edition, by adding access to original fund prospectuses as an optional service for more than 20,000 funds from various European markets. As a result of Interactive Data’s collaboration with Austrian funds data supplier Boersensoftware und Datenbankservice and Italian funds data supplier…

Omgeo Appoints Ex-Eagle VP Hillyer as MD of Client Operations

Originally appeared in MiFID Monitor Omgeo, the post-execution trade management solutions provider, has appointed Scott Hillyer as managing director, client operations. In this role, he will focus on driving client satisfaction and enhancing the overall client experience by facilitating cross-functional collaboration and acting as an advocate for Omgeo’s clients. According to Omgeo, he will also…

CMA Releases New Version of DataVision with Enhanced Curve Modelling

Credit information specialist CMA has released a new version of its same day price verification service for the OTC credit derivatives market, DataVision. According to CMA, DataVision 2.1 includes enhanced curve modelling and an expanded data set. DataVision provides portfolio and risk managers with independent price verification for CDS, indices and tranches based on a…

SEC Provides Details of Upgrade to Edgar Database

Earlier this week, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Christopher Cox announced the upgrade to its reporting and disclosure system, the Edgar database. According to Cox, the new XBRL-based platform will give investors faster and easier access to key financial information about public companies and mutual funds, when it is introduced over the next three…