Mifid
Mifid II’s Reference Data Problems Drag On
Nearly half a year after Mifid II went live, sticky reference data issues are standing in the way of smooth compliance operations.
Commissions Slump as Mifid II, Algo Trading Take Bites Out of Brokers
Data shows drop in commission costs as unbundling rules take hold, furthering decline caused by electronic execution.
How is the Industry Faring in a Post‑Mifid II World?
The revised Markets in Financial Information Directive (Mifid II) went into effect at the start of 2018 and, as with any significant regulation go-live, there were some hiccups. Three months later, there are still gaps that need to be filled –…
Wary Brokers Sound Alarm on Mifid II's RTS 28
Brokers are concerned that reports on best execution, due in just a few days, may be too onerous to produce in full.
For Systematic Internalizers, Volumes Only Tell Half the Story
Identifying what constitutes true trading activity and addressable liquidity is key to analyzing the success of market reform, experts say.
Eze Connects with NEX for Trade Reporting
Software vendor expands partnership with NEX APA for transparency requirements under Mifid II.
After Delays, Esma Publishes Double Volume Cap Data
European regulator sends a message to the market that Mifid II will be enforced with this data release, experts say.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
Mifid II and the Emergence of the Connectivity Hub
With the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive now in effect, firms are still adapting to the new requirements and their long-term implications. Richard Bentley, chief product officer at Ullink, explores how the industry can remain compliant…
TradeData Bows Historical Symbology Archive for Regulatory Analysis
Euromoney TradaData’s Forensyx service helps regulators investigate historical transaction reports.
Mifid Data Runs Aground with Issues at European Regulators
Glitches and halts mark first few weeks of transparency requirements at systems operated by regulators.
Tradeweb APA Bug Mires Mifir Reporting
Reporting platform began rejecting trade reports due to mismatched identifiers, banks say.
What to Do About Mifid II
Europe’s regulatory big bang arrives today as an evolving set of rules rather than a finished product.
New Dawn in Europe as Mifid II Goes Live
Updated trading rules to have significant impact across all asset classes.
Mifid II—Navigating Intent
Webinar: Nasdaq
Peeling Back European Regulations in 2018: What to Expect Next Year
Waters runs through the key facts you need to know about Mifid II, GDPR, BMR and Brexit.
Mifid's Architect: Esma Chair Steven Maijoor
Europe’s top markets cop talks to Waters about Mifid II and III, Brexit, no-action letters, clearinghouses and the regulator’s future.
Esma: Mifid III Not in the Works
Third phase of regulatory reform is not being actively considered at this point, insists regulator’s chairman.
Regis-TR Commences Trade Repository Services in Switzerland
This service allows participants to comply with reporting obligations under FinfraG.
Impacts on Technology Beyond Mifid II
Sponsored feature: Ullink
Paying It Forward: The New Era of Investment Research
Fundamental change is coming to how research is paid for under new European rules, and the impact cannot be underestimated.
SmartStream Hopes Collaborative SI Utility Can Solve MiFID II Dilemma
Reference data and post-trade automation technology provider is meeting with banks in an effort to solve systematic internalizer conundrum.
IMP Partners UnaVista to Prepare US Asset Managers for Mifid Shock
Through the pairing, IMP will use UnaVista's testing environment to help North American asset managers prepare for stringent new reporting requirements.
Buy Side Readiness for Mifid II Measured by Inches, Not Miles
Surveys of asset managers find disparate levels of readiness for new regulations among the buy side.