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State Street Launches Valuation Tool
The Fund Insights Valuation Toolkit allows for viewing and understanding of pricing data.
A Top 10 List for Developers
If you're debuting a new piece of disruptive technology, DirectMarkets CEO Kevin Lupowitz has 10 ways to tell if you'll be successful.
ICE to Introduce Plus One for OTC Swaps
The workflow solution, due later this year, will support credit risk management.
The Return of Green IT
While it hasn’t gotten the attention it did during the green wave of the mid-2000s, environmentally friendly technology is in place at many of the world’s major financial institutions. Jake Thomases looks at the latest initiatives designed to save the…
TT: With ADL, Anyone Can Build Algos
The new program, Algo Design Lab, allows traders to construct their own algorithms using a simple visual interface—no coding required.
Ullink to Manage DMA for Russian Bank
Uralsib Capital─Financial Services has hired Ullink for DMA connectivity and software.
Newedge to Offer IRS Clearing
The broker is also partnering with SocGen and Credit Agricole on its OTC clearing platform.
JPMorgan Launches Repo Platform for Hong Kong
In partnership with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, JPMorgan is launching a collateral management solution for repo transactions.
Mandelzis Replaces Rutter at Icap
Following a separation of two electronic broking businesses, Icap's Gil Mandelzis takes over for Dan Rutter.
Futures SRO Committee Makes Fund Recommendations
Formed in response to MF Global's loss of customer funds, the committee makes four new recommendations regarding proper segregation.
SunGard Separates CVA from Adaptiv
As credit value adjustment takes on a higher profile under Basel III, SunGard is breaking off its CVA tool from its Adaptiv suite.
Dubai Mercantile Exchange Makes Changes at the Top
Rod Banus was brought on in customer relations two days after CEO Thomas Leaver steps down.
New Trading Platform for Primary Shares Ushers in a Change at Rodman
Rodman & Renshaw, best known for its investment-banking arm, is transforming itself into a technology company. It will do so on the back of a trading platform that connects investors with companies looking to issue primary securities.
New Trading Platform for Primary Shares Ushers in a Change at Rodman
Rodman & Renshaw, best known for its investment-banking arm, is transforming itself into a technology company. It will do so on the back of a trading platform that connects investors with companies looking to issue primary securities.
MarkitServ Releases CCP Connections for FX
The vendor will connect to more CCPs as they begin to clear FX.
HFT Is the SEC's Fault, Says a Former Exchange Operator
Steve Wunsch has long been a critic of the SEC. Now he's blaming them for the problems caused by high-frequency trading, and for the reactions, like a financial transaction tax, that may follow.
Fidessa to Co-Locate at Aussie Datacenter
Five months after entering Australia, Fidessa will place its SaaS and connectivity network in the ASX Liquidity Center.
HFT Is the SEC's Fault, Says a Former Exchange Operator
Steve Wunsch has long been a critic of the SEC. Now he's blaming them for the problems caused by high-frequency trading, and for the reactions, like a financial transaction tax, that may follow.
Onyx Adds London Datacenter to UK Fleet
Onyx has acquired a sixth UK datacenter as it grows its financial services support.
SS&C Buys Portia from Thomson Reuters
The deal for the investment operations platform will be worth $170 million.
UBS Swoop Seeks Liquidity in Small and Mid-Cap Names
A new global algorithm from UBS is specifically designed to trade low-volume securities.
Aberdeen Picks F3 for Valuation
Using the Fincad product, Aberdeen can manage risk for fixed-income derivatives under one system.