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Analizo launches algorithm-as-a-service solution
02 September 2017 Brussels
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Analizo reports that nine out of 10 actively managed funds in Europe are currently missing their benchmarks, and claims that the new solution will improve this statistic

UCITS equity funds at highest level since 2015, according to EFAMA
29 September 2017 Brussels
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

EFAMA’s survey included 29 associations representing more than 99 percent of European UCITS and AIF assets

BNY Mellon and Hazeltree team up
28 September 2017 New York
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Through the solution, clients will be able to access BNY Mellon’s full suite of cash, treasury and custody services through Hazeltree’s treasury management technology

FundRock acquires Fund Partners
28 September 2017 Luxembourg
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The deal, which was first announced in January, concluded this week, following regulatory approval from the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier in Luxembourg and the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

SEB and Nasdaq pair up on blockchain prototype for Swedish mutual funds
27 September 2017 Stockholm
Reporter: Theo Andrew

The project seeks to improve efficiency in the sales of funds, and to create “a faster, simpler, more effective and reliable fund market”, replacing manual routines and paper-driven processes

BNY Mellon completes Man AHL migration
27 September 2017 New York
Reporter: Theo Andrew

Man AHL selected BNY Mellon on its ability to handle its multi-jurisdictional requirements, high trading volumes and large base of investors

Euroclear announces release date for Infinity update
27 September 2017 Helsinki
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The announcement of the target launch date was made at the Finnish Market Advisory Committee (MAC) meeting on 26 September

BNP Paribas wins Brazilian custody mandate
26 September 2017 New York
Reporter: Theo Andrew

Mizuho Trust & Banking has selected BNP Paribas Securities Services as its sub-custodian and settlement agent in Brazil

Smartkarma opens European hub in London
25 September London
Reporter: Theo Andrew

According to Smartkarma, the move means European analysts can now register with the platform to join the data platform, offering a network approach to insights and publishing tools

First RFQ inflation swap transactions executed on Tradeweb platform
25 September 2017 London
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer

Tradeweb has completed the first cleared inflation swap transactions using request-for-quote protocol, on its European Interest Rate Swap platform

SmartStream partners with Deutsche Börse Reporting Hub
25 September 2017 Frankfurt
Reporter: Theo Andrew

Deutsche Börse Group has enlisted The SmartStream Reference Data Utility (RDU), for its new Regulatory Reporting Hub

US Volcker Rule not fit for purpose, says SIFMA
22 September 2017 New York
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The US Volcker Rule is too broad, excessively complex, and uniquely prescriptive, according to the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association