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Size matters: US equity market players wrangle over new tick size regime
The industry expects the SEC to finalize the Reg NMS shake-up as soon as late summer. While there is broad agreement about the need for change, the extent of the reduction in access fees and tick sizes will have a big impact on markets.
Outsourced trading sees uptick as buy side seeks more bang for its buck
Buy-side firms see outsourced trading as a way to simplify their operating model, while custodians see an opportunity to sell bundled services.
Broadridge rethinks the OMS
Through its partnership with Glue42, Broadridge is bringing together the best components of its agency trading and market-making solutions.
PFOF regulation and market data: What does the future hold?
As a Congressional report delves into Robinhood's response to the meme stock frenzy of early 2021, Jo wonders how future regulation of payment for order flow will impact market data pricing.
Is an EMS an exchange? Vendors alarmed by scope of Reg ATS amendments
Some industry participants are worried that proposed amendments to Regulation ATS could see the trading perimeter expanded to include a wide array of messaging systems.
This Week: Amundi Tech; Broadridge/ Santander; Deutsche Börse & more
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
So long, Sseoms: Vendors vie to onboard Bloomberg clients ahead of April sunset
Sseoms competitors are stepping into the breach left by Bloomberg’s move to sunset the sell-side focused suite of services. This could be a chance for a new premier provider to snap up some business, while leaving others to reevaluate their standing in…
Machine Learning will Create New Sales Bots on Trading Desks
Technologists are working to automate indications of interest from trading desks, according to UBS’s head of machine learning.
Industry Still at Odds Over Use Case for an EU Consolidated Tape
Market participants say they want a high-quality, centralized source of market data for EU equities. But who and what is it actually for?
Scrutiny and Frictions Follow EMS Vendors into Fixed Income
Aggregators are facing resistance from venues and attracting the attention of regulators.
MEMX Builds Out Infrastructure as it Waits on Regulatory Approval
The exchange’s CEO and COO discuss its matching engine, Intel partnership, cloud strategy and plans for the future.
This Week: Charles River, Broadridge/IBM, Dash, TT, GAM/SimCorp
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
SEC, FIF Seek End to Rule 606 Compliance Confusion
At an SEC meeting Thursday, September 12, the regulator and association attempted to clarify the correct interpretations of guidance surrounding the new rule.
JP Morgan Asset Management Changes Taiwanese Buy-Side Trading Routes
The initiative is part of JP Morgan’s plan to harmonize its internal systems.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2019: All the Winners and Why They Won
This year's SST Awards were held on the afternoon of April 12 in London. Here are this year's 31 category winners.
LiquidityBook Opens Sydney Office
Tech vendor’s new Sydney office will serve as a springboard into the rest of Asia-Pacific.
Fundamental Interactions Launches Auto-Hedging Tool for New Exchanges
Automated hedging service aims to jump-start liquidity at start-up venues, using proprietary mechanics to minimize slippage and boost profitability.
Challenging US Exchanges Will be Uphill Battle for MEMX, Experts Warn
An industry initiative to start a new US exchange promises much, but it may struggle to deliver without a clearer purpose.
XTRD Takes Avelacom for High-Speed Crypto Networks
The physical infrastructure will enable faster connectivity to global locations.
Omniex Bolsters Crypto Trading Platform
San Francisco-based crypto-asset solutions provider adds new features to Omniex Edge for institutional investors.
Itiviti Plans Tbricks Roadmap in Asia-Pacific
The company is also revamping and adding more capabilities to its low-touch platform.