FTSE founder steps down as director of LSEG’s information services group
Mark Makepeace will take on a non-executive chairman role as Waqas Samad succeeds him as director of the information services unit, which includes FTSE Russell.
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Industry opposes regulatory intervention for periodic auctions
The EU financial regulator has published responses to its call for evidence, revealing that the industry is firmly behind the use of periodic auctions.
FTSE Russell extends use of Refinitiv fixed income data
FTSE Russell and Refinitiv already have a long-standing relationship in fixed income data.
SGX goes live with LSE’s post-trade technology
The new functionality will enable the SGX to align to global market practices, messaging standardisation, and a T+2 settlement cycle.
LCH SwapClear sees $1 quadrillion notional cleared record
As of 30 November LCH SwapClear’s cleared notional volumes year to date totalled just over $1 quadrillion.
MTS and BondCliQ launch liquidity mapping tool for US corporate bonds
LSEG’s MTS has teamed up with BondCliQ to launch a liquidity data visualisation service.
Former Standard Life chief executive to step down from LSEG board
David Nish will step down from the board of LSEG, with Paul Heiden due to take over his responsibilities as chairman of the Audit Committee.
LCH gains regulatory approval to clear FX NDFs in Japan
Japan’s FSA grants approval for LSEG’s LCH to clear FX non-deliverable forwards in the country.
EU regulator seeks further evidence on concerns auction systems evade MiFID II rules
Controversial auction systems face regulatory intervention in Europe if ESMA finds the mechanism does not operate in the spirit of MiFID II.
Cboe and LSEG see record month for block trading activity
October was a strong month for block trading activity, with Cboe and LSEG reaching new records on their platforms.