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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

Pension fund mandate for BNP Paribas
21 September 2017 London
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The West Sussex Pension Fund is the fifth appointment BNP Paribas has secured under the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) National Framework Agreement

IHS Markit names new COO for thinkFolio
21 September 2017 London
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Cunningham will lead thinkFolio’s product management, services, support and managed service offering

AcadiaSoft expands user base for IM compliance
21 September 2017 Massachusetts
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The second phase of the IM rules went live on 1 September under the regulatory framework of BCBS and IOSCO

SIX: Speedy settlement key in collateral management
21 September 2017 London
Reporter: Stephanie Palmer

Real-time settlement is the most important consideration when choosing a new collateral management provider, according to research from SIX Securities Services

FCA takes pragmatic approach to MiFID II deadline
21 September 2017 London
Reporter: Drew Nicol

The UK’s financial conduct authority has indicated it will accept a soft roll out of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive in January

Trade Informatics releases Peer Analysis tool
20 September 2017 New York
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The new addition will provide asset managers with tools to analyse how they compete with other money managers

BNP Paribas becomes first French OTC Clearing member
20 September 2017 Hong Kong
Reporter: Barney Dixon

BNP Paribas has joined OTC Clearing Hong Kong, as the clearinghouse’s 17th member, and the first from France