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Confluence Successfully Readies Clients For First Form N-PORT Filings In April 2019

Date 25/02/2019

Confluence, the global leader in investment data management automation for regulatory, financial and investor reporting, today announced that their clients - fund administrators and asset managers servicing or managing over 75% of ’40 Act funds - are on target to meet their first Form N-PORT filing deadline, arriving in April 2019.

GPW: Change Of The Tick Size Of Futures As Of 4 March 2019

Date 25/02/2019

• Single-stock futures and currency futures will be listed on GPW with a precision of four decimal places (PLN 0.0001) as of 4 March 2019
• The trading unit of currency futures will change, as well

“The Market Now Acknowledges The Benefits Of Cleared Markets” - Eurex Clearing’s Teo Floor, Vice Chairman Of The Executive Committee Of CCP12, Speaks About The Latest CCP12 Report

Date 25/02/2019

CCP12 is a global association of clearing organizations and CCPs. The members “work together on issues of mutual interest and benefit to minimise global systemic risk and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of international markets.” CCP12 has just published a report on Incentives for central clearing and the evolution of OTC derivatives.

GPW: Change Of The Precision Of The Tick Size Of Shares And ETFs As Of 4 March 2019

Date 25/02/2019

• GPW changes the tick size of shares and ETFs as of 4 March 2019
• Prices of shares and ETFs will be determined with a precision of four decimal places (PLN 0.0001)
• The new tick sizes are introduced to ensure alignment of the Polish market with European standards
• The new tick sizes will apply to all shares on the Main Market and NewConnect

Aite Group Announces The Launch Of A New Cybersecurity Practice - Head Of Research And Consulting Gwenn Bézard Will Help Expand The Firm's Reach To The Cybersecurity Industry.

Date 25/02/2019

Aite Group, an independent research and advisory firm focused on business, technology, and compliance issues in financial services, has announced the launch of a new practice, Cybersecurity. The Cybersecurity practice will support information security executives and the technology vendor community with practical research into the best practices and technical solutions that can strengthen the cyber risk profile of financial institutions, insurance companies, payment processors, merchants, and healthcare industry stakeholders.

Q&A EU-League Of Arab States Summit, 23 Feb 2019, Sharm El Sheikh, Including Tusk And Juncker On Brexit Delay

Date 25/02/2019

Q&A Following The EU-League Of Arab States Summit, 23 February 2019, Sharm El Sheikh, Including Tusk And Juncker On Brexit Delay.

Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency Bulletin - Volcker Rule: Notice Of Proposed Rulemaking

Date 25/02/2019

Summary

The OCC and other federal financial agencies published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register to implement amendments to the Volcker Rule contained in sections 203 and 204 of the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act. The agencies will accept comments on this notice of proposed rulemaking through March 11, 2019.

Moscow Exchange: Risk Parameters Change On Securities Market

Date 25/02/2019

CCP NCC is changing the following risk parameters on Securities market starting from February 26, 2019:

Fiserv Joins Financial Data Exchange As A Board Member - Company Underscores Commitment To Streamlined And Secure Exchange Of Financial Data

Date 25/02/2019

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced its role as a sustaining member of the Financial Data Exchange (FDX), a non-profit group formed to establish information sharing and security standards for the financial sector.Fiserv brings decades of data aggregation expertise and experience to the group and will have a seat on the board.

Important Brexit Update: Changes To SI Reference Data

Date 25/02/2019

The RDU SI Registry file formats are being updated with two new fields to account for Brexit to distinguish between the UK SI regime, the EU SI regime or both. This will require all SIs to resubmit their SI status for all entries prior to Brexit. Below are some key dates for the release. Clients need to have submitted their SI status with the two new fields by March 30th in order to remain part of the registry.