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Big xyt exploring bid to provide EU equities CT
So far, only one group, a consortium of the major European exchanges, has formally kept its hat in the ring to provide Europe’s consolidated tape for equities.
Bond CT hopeful Etrading unveils free tape prototype ahead of tenders
The vendor hopes to provide the long-awaited consolidated tape for bonds in the EU and the UK, demonstrating its ability to do so through ETS Connect.
Exclusive: Terry Duffy on CME’s cloud future, takeover targets, and ... candy
CME CEO Terry Duffy explains the relatively narrow strategy that the derivatives exchange has taken under his leadership, especially compared to its peers.
Jump Trading CIO: 24/7 trading ‘inevitable’
Execs from Jump, JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs, and the DTCC say round-the-clock trading—whether five or seven days a week—is the future, but tech and data hurdles still exist.
Big Tech and capacity issues, Bridgewater’s CEO on AI, the UK’s Pisces platform, and more
The Waters Cooler: AI and cloud—shockingly—were major talking points this week…as they were the weeks before, and likely the weeks to come.
Hyperscalers to take hits as AI demand overpowers datacenter capacity
The IMD Wrap: Max asks, who’s really raising your datacenter costs? And how can you reduce them?
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The murky future of buying or building trading technology
Waters Wrap: It’s obvious the buy-v-build debate is changing as AI gets more complex, but Anthony wonders how trading firms will keep up.
New study reveals soaring market data spend led by trading terminals
The research finds that 2024 was a record year for overall market data spend, supported by growth in terminal use, new license schemes by index providers, and great price variation among ratings agencies.
Asset manager Fortlake turns to AI data mapping for derivatives reporting
The firm also intends to streamline the data it sends to its administrator and establish a centralized database with the help of Fait Solutions.
Women in Technology & Data Awards 2025: All the winners and why they won
WatersTechnology honored the winners of the 36 categories in the 2025 Women in Technology & Data Awards, who were announced at a sit-down lunch in London on March 7.
Artificial intelligence
Hyperscalers to take hits as AI demand overpowers datacenter capacity
The IMD Wrap: Max asks, who’s really raising your datacenter costs? And how can you reduce them?
Banks urged to track vendor AI use, before it’s too late
Veteran third-party risk manager says contract terms and exit plans are crucial safeguards.
Asset manager Fortlake turns to AI data mapping for derivatives reporting
The firm also intends to streamline the data it sends to its administrator and establish a centralized database with the help of Fait Solutions.
The murky future of buying or building trading technology
Waters Wrap: It’s obvious the buy-v-build debate is changing as AI gets more complex, but Anthony wonders how trading firms will keep up.
Podcasts
Waters Wavelength Ep. 307: The shrinking OMS landscape
This week, Tony and Nyela discuss FactSet’s recent acquisition of LiquidityBook and what it could signal for trading technology.
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