Key question: will the unbundling of research and trading be narrowly implemented?
Financial Times notes the bond specialist has bounced back from Bill Gross's 2014 departure.
EFAMA said political uncertainty in Europe has reduced following the election of President Macron.
The firm's merger with Standard Life is due to complete next month.
Participants need new data to navigate expected changes in market structure.
Insurance CEO says technology can help asset managers meet institutional investors' complex needs.
Under MiFID II the buy side needs to know which firms are systematic internalisers for individual securities.
The deal follows the growth in responsible investing.
Under MiFID II firms need to track and review research consumption.