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MeritKapital to Route Through SunGard Global Network
Customers of the Cyprus firm can now access the London Stock Exchange directly via the SunGard Global Network.
Markit Rebrands Cadis
With its acquisition of Cadis complete, Markit has rebranded Cadis as Markit Enterprise Data Management.
Zeptonics to Debut Lowest Latency Switch
The new Aussie vendor is developing a line of low-latency hardware.
Jake Thomases: Blissfully Ignorant
At a meeting of the Secret Science Club, Jake stumbled across one very smart man who celebrates when he doesn’t have the answers. Wall Street, on the other hand, is full of very smart people who get paid for nothing but answers. Academia never seemed so…
Well-Suited: Steve Ellis Merges Wells Fargo, Wachovia IT
People think of bankers and technologists as being a bit square. Steve Ellis broke the mold, then set the pieces on fire. Wells Fargo took a chance on him, and is now reaping the rewards. By Jake Thomases with photos by Amy Fletcher
Panel: Desktop Isn't Dead
A group of vendors defended the traditional user interface and revealed a pivot to Asia during the FIA conference.
Nasdaq OMX Gives Members Access to Oslo Børs Listings
The exchange's Nordic arm is expanding on a plan it started in 2009.
Alpes Chooses Ullink for Order Management
The Brazilian brokerage will have direct market access to BM&FBovespa.
Predators in the Pool: How Dark Pools Tackle HFT
Judgments about whether a dark pool is safe from predatory trading behavior will determine how often that pool is visited. Jake Thomases discovers that, although it is easy for operators to monitor their pool, it’s the philosophies behind filtration that…
Progress Issues Latest Surveillance and Monitoring Release
The new Apama solution has capabilities to support the latest ESMA guidelines, among others.
One Little, Two Little, 40 Little SEFs
When the starting gun fires, there are expected to be a multitude of SEF entrants. That number must be pared down for an effective market to commence, officials say.
Jefferies Takes TwoFour's Cash Management Solution
The cash management solution provides intra-day real-time aggregation of balances and cash flows.
Dantone Named Head of Americas Sales at FXecosystem
The former FlexTrade vice president will begin on June 1.
Microwaves, Proprietary Fiber, and the Confusing Latency Race
For the past few months, there has been a prevailing suggestion that speed is becoming less important in the capital markets. FIA left Jake wondering.
SGX Looks to Enhance Trading Standards
Singapore Exchange opens a center to train people in the futures and Singapore markets.
NICE Actimize Unveils Fatca Compliance Solution
Firms will have to be compliant with Fatca legislation by January or July of 2013, depending on their national status.
Kyte Group Extends DMA Services
Object Trading has extended Kyte's co-location DMA to Chicago and Milan.
CME Launches CME Direct for Energy Trading
CME Direct is also integrated with CME Group's OTC post-trade services.
RTS to Run Dual Eurex Systems Together
RTS is planning for Eurex's December rollout of its new trading system.
Swift CEO Campos to Step Down
Lazaro Campos, a five-year CEO, will be replaced by the company's head of marketing.
Rodman & Renshaw Changes Names, Strategy, and Management
The New York broker-dealer is undergoing a seismic shift as it becomes a technology provider. Now, even its flagship product is altering its market approach.
Polen Can't Stay Away From Fidessa
Fidessa's new head of business development in the US spent his first 13 years in the industry there.