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N+1 And C.W. Downer Become ALANTRA

Date 28/09/2016

• N+1, the financial advisory and asset management group, enters a new era with the adoption of a new global brand for the institution.
• With this decision, the partners of the 19 countries and different businesses in which the group operates are putting behind brands that have been in the market between 15 and 40 years (N+1, C.W. Downer & Co., Swiss Capital, Daruma, Dinamia).
• This is another critical step in the firm’s goal to become a global financial services institution specialized in the mid-market segment. ALANTRA’s 57 partners and 345 professionals operate from 25 global offices.
• In the US, Alantra plans to add 15 bankers and open 2 new offices.

Stanford, MIT And Harvard Top The Second Annual Reuters Top 100 Ranking Of The Most Innovative Universities

Date 28/09/2016

Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University top the second annual Reuters Top 100 ranking of the world’s most innovative universities. The Reuters Top 100 ranking aims to identify the institutions doing the most to advance science, invent new technologies and help drive the global economy. Unlike other rankings that often rely entirely or in part on subjective surveys, the ranking uses proprietary data and analysis tools from the Intellectual Property & Science division of Thomson Reuters to examine a series of patent and research-related metrics, and get to the essence of what it means to be truly innovative.

OCC Supports SEC Decision On Covered Clearing Agency Rules

Date 28/09/2016

OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, today released the following statement from Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Craig Donohue regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on covered clearing agency rules.

Andrew Bailey, UK Financial Conduct Authority CEO Comment Piece In Today’s Guardian On Senior Managers Regime (SMR): The FCA Is Making Senior Management Responsible For The Culture In Their Firms - Banks, Insurers And Other Financial Institutions Have To Be Accountable For Their Actions To Win Back Public Trust

Date 28/09/2016

At the end of last year, it was reported that the Financial Conduct Authority was dropping its review into banking culture. This led to a number of commentators saying the FCA doesn’t care about culture in financial services. I have been chief executive of the FCA for three months and I can tell you that nothing could be further from the truth. Culture matters a great deal.

Statement At Open Meeting: Covered Clearing Agencies And Shortening The Settlement Cycle, SEC Chair Mary Jo White, Sept. 28, 2016

Date 28/09/2016

Good morning. This is an open meeting of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on September 28, 2016, under the Government in the Sunshine Act. The Commission today will consider three recommendations from the staff regarding the clearance and settlement system that is the essential foundation supporting the huge volumes of securities transactions that occur every day.

EBA Publishes Final Guidelines On The Remuneration Of Sales Staff

Date 28/09/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final Guidelines on remuneration policies and practices related to the provision and sale of retail banking products and services. The EBA had previously identified poor remuneration policies and practices as a key driver of miss-selling of financial products and services. The Guidelines aim, therefore, to protect consumers from related risks and to reduce conduct costs for financial institutions. They will apply from 18 January 2018. 

Fidessa Celebrates 20 Years In The United States - Trading Technology Pioneer Reflects On Two Decades Of Innovation

Date 28/09/2016

Fidessa group plc (LSE: FDSA) today announced the 20th anniversary of its presence in the US. The milestone journey began in 1996 with the opening of Fidessa's first US office in New York City. Since then, the past 20 years have proved to be a time of growth and transformation for Fidessa, as well as for the marketplace it serves.

EBA hHarmonises The Definition Of Default Across The EU

Date 28/09/2016

The European Banking Authority (EBA) published today its final Guidelines specifying the application of the definition of default across the EU and its final draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) on the materiality threshold of past due credit obligations. The EBA also released the results of a quantitative and qualitative impact study (QIS) aimed at assessing the impact on the regulatory capital requirements of selected policy options to harmonise the definition of default used by EU institutions. Both the Guidelines and the final draft RTS will harmonise the definition of default across the EU, thus contributing to improving consistency and comparability of capital requirements.

ACER Work Programme For 2017 Is Available Online

Date 28/09/2016

The Agency’s 2017 Programming Document, which includes the 2017 Work Programme was published today following its adoption last week by ACER’s Administrative Board. The document, which was approved by the Board of Regulators on 14 September, is now available online here. 

Deutsche Börse AG: Recommended All-Share Merger Between Deutsche Börse AG And London Stock Exchange Group Plc – Update On The European Commission Review And Potential Sale Of LCH SA By London Stock Exchange Group

Date 28/09/2016

Deutsche Börse AG (“Deutsche Börse”) notes the European Commission’s announcement confirming the commencement of Phase II proceedings in connection with its review of the recommended merger of Deutsche Börse and London Stock Exchange Group (“LSEG”) which was announced on 16 March 2016 (the "Merger").