France
Aquis Exchange Announces Paris Venue
The exchange is making the move ahead of Brexit and has filed applications with French regulators.
Groupama AM Implements SimCorp Dimension
The integration looks to automate the asset manager's front- and middle-office operations and offer real-time data analytics.
Traders Urge Caution on Potential Bitcoin ETFs
Senior industry figures say it may be too soon to create financial products based on cryptocurrencies.
Banks, Bourses and Regulators Form Spanish-Market DLT Venture
Blockchain project aims to fast track issuance of warrants process.
Arkéa to Integrate NeoXam’s PMS
Paris-based asset manager selects NeoXam technology to bolster front and middle office.
NovaSparks Bows Data Compressor to Boost Microwave Throughput Rates
The conflation feature will help clients sent more data than previously possible over ultra-low latency microwave networks.
IHS Markit Boosts French Presence with DeriveXperts Acquisition
Purchase of derivatives valuation provider bolsters derivatives data business and reach into French-speaking Europe.
Esma Wades In: Regulator Targets Rating Agency Fees
Data consumers have long-bemoaned the fees charged by rating agencies, citing prices and a lack of transparency around how fees are set as key concerns. With no response from the agencies to user groups, Esma is now weighing in on the subject. Pauline…
BNP Paribas Asset Management Names First CDO
Bonnefoux, a long-time consultant at Accenture, Ernst & Young, and Arthur Andersen, will have overall responsibility for all aspects of data strategy and quality.
AMF Platform Processed 3 Million Mifid II Reports in Five Days
The French regulator’s ICY platform debuted along with Mifid II on January 3, and by January 8, it had processed 3 million trade and transaction reports from over 50 firms in France.
NovaSparks Supports US Equities Market on Single FPGA Ticker
To support the entire US equities market on one appliance, the vendor's engineering team quadrupled the ticker plant's processing power, officials say.
Euroclear Names Eliet as New Regulatory Head
Guillaume Eliet was previously deputy general secretary at the French Stock Market Authority.
Setl Launches Blockchain Platform for Funds Record Keeping
The vendor has built Iznes with the collaboration of four French asset management firms.
AxiomSL Expands European Presence
Expansion will allow firm to guide clients through changing regulatory landscape.
Murex Adds Tullett Prebon OTC Data
Murex and its clients will now have access to TPI’s OTC data for testing models and for trading.
CEO Yves Choueifaty: Pushing Smart Beta's Boundaries
Tim Bourgaize Murray catches up with Tobam's chief for the July Waters Profile.
France's CNP Assurances Takes Numerix ESG
Insurer takes economic scenario generation tool for ALM.
France Implements Transaction Tax
The seminal 0.2 percent tax, expected to be a guinea pig for other nations, goes into effect today.
Sarkozy's FTT Won't Cross the Atlantic
The French president promised a financial transaction tax for his country in August, reviving talk of its merits. Firms and technology providers can rest easy: The US isn't about to follow in his footsteps.
