DataTracks cloud solution for MiFID II transaction reporting has fully complied with the new XML schema version 1.1.0
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, or MiFID II, is an expansive set of regulations governing EU investment firms that went into effect on 3 January 2018.
MiFID II is designed to offer greater protection for investors and inject more transparency into all asset classes by considerably expanding the scope of reporting requirements, imposing new obligations on investment firms, particularly in the areas of trade and transaction reporting, best execution, and commission management. Obliging firms are required to report on nearly all instruments traded on regulated markets, Multilateral Trading Facilities (MTFs), Organised Trading Facilities (OTF), and financial instruments whose underlying component is admitted to trading on such venues.
As a first change to the MiFID II implementation since 2018, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has mandated that all the applicable entities use the new XML schema 1.1.0 for Transaction reporting with effect from 23 Sep 2019, as this will be the only format supported. Hence any transaction from 23 Sep 2019 will have to be under the new schema 1.1.0 and it is worthwhile to note that any transaction submitted through the old schema version 1.0.3 will be rejected by ESMA.
Since the reporting deadline is T+1, it is imperative that filers are ready with a solution by 23rd Sep 2019 to submit transactions in the new schema and avoid submission rejections. DataTracks has implemented the schema version upgrade from 1.0.3 to 1.1.0 well in advance and was able to validate the sample files successfully during the testing period opened by each EU national regulator. As an industry leader, DataTracks was able to proactively implement the schema version upgrade seamlessly and this success is largely attributable to its modular software development approach. Since the application is cloud-based, migration from the older schema to the new one was smooth and hassle-free without a need for clients to manually update a patch. Further features like multiple ways of data upload, the ability for multiple users to upload data from different locations, in-build ESMA validation, connectivity with regulators’ portal, and comprehensive audit trail continues to provide a seamless experience for the users.
As a result, DataTracks now offers its customers the cloud solution for MiFID II transaction reporting, fully complied with the new XML schema version 1.1.0. So if you want to streamline your MiFID II filing, contact a DataTracks expert @+31202253702 or email at enquiry@datatracks.eu TODAY!
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