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Last month, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) proposed to allow investment managers to once again ‘bundle’ payments for third-party research and broker fees, reversing a key part of the EU’s Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (“MiFID II”). This proposal provides buy-side firms more flexibility on how they can purchase investment research. This move shows […]
We had the opportunity to interview Michael Hardy, a dedicated Sales Executive at b-next, who shares his experiences and insights since joining the company in June 2023. Michael discusses the evolution of his role, the importance of building strong client relationships, and what sets b-next apart in the competitive compliance software market. Learn how b-next’s […]
Interested in getting to know more about b-next’s leading role in developing innovative solutions for the compliance landscape? We had the opportunity to interview Andriy Zakharevych, Product Manager at b-next, who shares insights into the unique benefits of their products and how they address the challenges of today’s compliance landscape. Hello Andriy, what added value […]
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Kristin Dickhausen from b-next as she offers profound insights into the realm of financial compliance. With a career spanning six years and experience in capital markets surveillance, Kristin shares her journey, strategies for staying ahead in a dynamic industry, and invaluable advice for aspiring professionals. Tell us about […]
Written by Katie Pollock Regulatory Landmark Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission in the US (“SEC”) approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, offering investors exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency without directly holding it. This approval came signposted with the regulator’s skepticism towards cryptocurrencies, and the general belief this market is still […]
Written by Katie Pollock It is no secret that financial services firms globally are experiencing difficulty keeping pace with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape and increase in enforcement, which has had an impact on the day-to-day workload of most employees. Regulators globally have sent strong messages to financial institutions operating manipulative trading practices. In the most […]