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MiFID II creates “much uncertainty” for EEA members
06 November 2017 Oslo
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

For EEA members, “much uncertainty” remains regarding ESMA's assessment of the EEA legal basis for MiFID II, according to Norway’s Finanstilsynet

Link Group acquires Capita Asset Services
06 November 2017 Sydney
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The acquisition will help the Sydney-based solution provider to expand its European operating platform, as well as its product and regional capabilities

BNP Paribas expands Italian insurance mandate
06 November 2017 Milan
Reporter: Theo Andrew

The appointment is an expansion of BNP Paribas existing global custody mandate with the Italian insurance firm

CoInvestor chosen for Luxembourg real estate fund
06 November 2017 Luxembourg
Reporter: Theo Andrew

CoInvestor’s online platform will help streamline access for investors looking to participate in a diverse pool of real estate-backed loans, which have been underwritten by LendInvest

Deutsche Bank gpi service expands to euro payments
06 November 2017 Frankfurt
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

Deutsche Bank has launched its global payments initiative service for euro payments, promising to process payments between continents within 30 minutes

Trump appoints Powell as new Federal Reserve chair
03 November 2017 Washington DC
Reporter: Theo Andrew

Jerome Powell will replace current chair Janet Yellen, who took office in February 2014 on a four-year term, ending in February 2018

BNP Paribas goes live on ASX corporate actions service
03 November 2017 Sydney
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer

The new service offers straight-through delivery of corporate actions announcements, getting information to clients within seconds of the announcements being made

“No greater threat” than cyber, says SIFMA
02 November 2017 Washington DC
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

Cybercrime poses a serious threat to financial stability, according to Kenneth Bentsen, president and CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association

Saxo Capital Markets UK names new CEO
02 November 2017 London
Reporter: Theo Andrew

Prior to joining SCML, Edwards spent 14 years at ETX Capital, most recently as CEO

BoE raises interest rates, to mixed industry opinion
02 November 2017 London
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

The Bank of England has increased its interest rates for the first time since 2007, increasing from 0.25 percent to 0.5 percent

SimCorp: MiFID II remains a concern for buy-side firms
01 November 2017 London
Reporter: Becky Butcher

Some 28 percent of buy-side representatives are still unsure if and how their firm will be affected by MiFID II, just 90 days before the implementation deadline, according to a SimCorp survey

RBC I&TS appointed custodian for Aviva Canada
01 November 2017 Toronto
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

RBC I&TS will provide custody, foreign exchange and securities lending services for Aviva Canada’s corporate treasury assets