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Preqin: Hedge funds continue to record positive inflows
31 May 2018 London
Reporter: Brian Bollen

Hedge funds recorded net inflows of $17 billion in the Q1 2018, continuing a streak of five consecutive quarterly inflows, according to data provider, Preqin

ESMA updates short selling Q&As
31 May 2018 Paris
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The European Securities and Markets Authority has updated its Q&A documents on the short selling regulation

MarkitSERV expands by connecting to Asigna
30 May 2018 Mexico City
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

IHS Markit’s MarkitSERV has expanded its global network of derivatives clearinghouses by connecting to Asigna

ESMA updates key CSDR Q&A document
30 May 2018 Paris
Reporter: Brian Bollen

ESMA has today updated its questions and answers regarding the implementation of the Central Securities Depository Regulation

MAS to introduce SGX short selling reporting requirements
30 May 2018 Singapore
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to introduce the Singapore Exchange’s short selling reporting requirements from October 2018

Rory Zirpolo joins EquiLend
29 May 2018 New York
Reporter: Becky Butcher

EquiLend has appointed Rory Zirpolo to its business development team focusing on post-trade services in the Americas, effective immediately

TORA teams up with Trax
29 May 2018 London
Reporter: Becky Butcher

TORA has partnered with Trax, the post-trade services and European market data division of MarketAxess, to help their mutual clients to meet MiFID II trade and transaction reporting requirements

ESMA publishes final report on MiFID II suitability requirements
29 May 2018 Paris
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published its Final Report on Guidelines on certain aspects of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive suitability requirements

ECB Review: Risk-taking gains momentum
25 May 2018 Frankfurt
Reporter: Brian Bollen

Risk-taking in financial markets is gaining momentum, according to the latest bi-annual Financial Stability Review of the European Central Bank

Crédit Suisse expands APAC prime services team
25 May 2018 Hong Kong
Reporter: Brian Bollen

Crédit Suisse has confirmed that a number of appointments have been made at its prime services team in the Asia Pacific region

SIFMA appoints Jelena McWilliams as chair of the FDIC
25 May 2018 Washington DC
Reporter: Jenna Lomax

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has appointed Jelena McWilliams as chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

Fidessa: The future of low touch trading
25 May 2018 New York
Reporter: Brian Bollen

The question of whether the technology in use today within low touch trading is able to deliver within the current demanding climate is addressed by Chris Monnery at Fidessa