Articles by James Rundle
BGC Reaffirms Intent as GFI, CME Stay Silent
Says offer is “very much for real” in analyst call.
Tora Adds Markit TCA to Compass
Technology vendor Tora has announced that Markit transaction-cost analysis (TCA) tools will be integrated with its execution and order management system, Compass.
Industry Takes Proactive Approach to European Equity OTC Clearing
Traiana, CCPs, banks work together on netting times and CFD processes.
WEBB Selects Tbricks for Cash, Derivatives
Market-making firm to consolidate trading functionality onto one platform.
SmartTrade Targets Fixed Income with smart-FI Launch
Smart-FI release aims to ease shift to electronic infrastructure in FI derivatives trading.
HFT Turns Sour for North American Exchanges
TMX's changes mark a wider shift in the US and Canadian landscapes.
Stock Connect Delayed by Regulatory Approvals
The proposed trading link between the Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (SSE/HKEx), known as Stock Connect, will not be launched in time for the expected time of end October.
China Will Open Up, Just Not Yet
Stock Connect and fixed income lead this week’s coverage.
Green Key Updates Trader Voice Box
Version 2.0 of soft turret released.
Neonet Partners Commcise for Commission Unbundling
Agency broker Neonet has reached an agreement with Commcise, whereby it will provide buy-side clients with the latter's commission management hub, CommciseSELL,
Iress Adds Markit TCA
Systems provider Iress has announced the integration of Markit's transaction-cost analysis (TCA) offering within its order-system suite.
BGC Bid for Rival Broker Turns Hostile
A $675 million offer by BGC Partners to acquire its rival GFI Group is now being presented directly to shareholders, following weeks of protracted negotiations between the firms.
Building the Business Case for a Managed Data Service - Webcast
On October 16, WatersTechnology hosted a webcast to discuss the emerging trend on the buy side toward adopting managed data services for some aspects of data management, sponsored by RIMES Technologies.
AQX° Connects to Squawker
Broker AQX° Securities has become the latest firm to connect to sell-side block venue Squawker.
B-Next Upgrades Global Control Room
Compliance and surveillance specialist b-next has upgraded its CMC: Global Control Room suite, allowing compliance officers a global view of activity and information flows within an organization.
Indonesia CSD Selects Nasdaq Tech
PT Kustodian Sentral Efek Indonesia (KSEI), the central securities depository (CSD) for Indonesia, will use Nasdaq's X-stream CSD technology to power its operations.
Turquoise Launches Block Discovery
Turquoise has announced the debut of its new block-trading service, Block Discovery, and added seven brokers as launch participants.
Conflicts of Perception
The race leaders for CAT, T+2 and clearing-house woes lead this week's coverage.
First Derivatives Takes Majority Stake in Database Vendor Kx Systems
First Derivatives has announced the acquisition of a further 46.47 percent stake in time-series database specialist Kx Systems, bringing its overall interest to a majority share of 65.2 percent on a fully diluted basis.
African Stock Exchange to Implement Deutsche Börse Tech
Deutsche Börse has entered into an agreement with the African Stock Exchange (AFSX), whereby the Mauritius-based venue will use the German operator's Xetra technology and support.
Neonet Adds Aquis Access
Agency broker Neonet has joined Aquis Exchange, and will now offer clients access to the venue.
FX Lobby Group Opens US Branch
Foreign exchange (FX) trade body ACI ─ Financial Markets Association has announced its expansion to the US with the opening of a new branch, ACI America.
Hermes Selects Calastone for Ucits Funds
Hermes Investment Management will distribute its Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (Ucits) funds via Calastone's global transaction network, the provider has announced.
Table-Top Crises
The US and UK roll to see who goes first in today's wargames.