Articles by James Rundle
Rocaton Takes RiskFirst for Analytics
Rocaton Investment Advisers has selected RiskFirst's PFaroe platform to provide greater insight into pension plan risk, the vendor has announced.
BME to Provide Bolivian Bourse with Tech
Madrid-based Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) has signed an agreement with the Bolivian Stock Exchange, where the former will upgrade the latter's trading platform with its Sibe-Smart technology.
Options Partners with Orchestrade for Cross-Asset Platform
Options has announced that vendor Orchestrade's risk management and operations platform has been integrated with its infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) offering.
Raymond James Implements GBST for Middle-Office Processing
GBST has announced that the implementation of its Syn~ product at Raymond James Financial's Equity Capital Markets division has been completed, and that the broker is now live on the system.
Traiana Extends Kill Switch Range to SDPs for CreditLink
Icap-owned specialist Traiana has announced the expansion of kill-switch functionality in its CreditLink offering, which now includes single dealer platforms (SDPs).
Squawker Adds Fidessa Support
High-touch block-trading venue Squawker has announced that it is now available through Fidessa Spotlight.
OTAS Launches Real-Time TCA
OTAS Technologies has announced the launch of OTAS InTrade, its real-time engine for transaction cost analysis (TCA) and performance analysis.
Swing Löw, Sweet Chariot
It's a good Monday to be German, although perhaps less so if you're in Buenos Aires right now.
Bats Chi-X Europe Bolsters Interoperable Clearing
Bats Chi-X Europe has announced that it will extend its interoperable clearing program to include exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Investment Book of Record ─ Webcast
On June 26, Waters hosted a webcast to discuss one of the most pressing and important technological developments on the buy side in recent memory ─ the development of an investment book of record (IBOR) system.
EBS Reshuffles Senior Management
Interbank foreign-exchange (FX) platform EBS has released details of changes in personnel, with the current senior leadership below CEO Gil Mandelzis leaving the Icap-owned firm.
Fidessa Upgrades IMS to Version 14, Adds Compliance
London-based Fidessa has upgraded its Investment Management System (IMS) to version 14, bolstering its reporting capabilities and adding new compliance functionality.
SS&C Signs Two for Global Wealth Platform
SS&C Technologies has announced that both Vancity Investment Management and the Lucie and Andre Chagnon Foundation have selected its Global Wealth Platform (GWP).
Numerix, CameronTec Partner for Structured Products RFQ System
Numerix and CameronTec have announced a joint project that allows clients to institute a FIX-based request-for-quote system for over-the-counter structured products, returning a quote in seconds.
SS&C GlobeOp Gains UK Regulatory Approval for Depositary Lite
SS&C GlobeOp has gained full UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval for its Depositary Lite service, the provider has announced.
Innovation, Singularities and Saturation
Taking cliché out of the equation.
Volumes an Increasing Problem for Asia-Pac Exchanges
While the world is gradually transitioning to electronic trading, critical parts of market infrastructure in Asia-Pacific are being challenged in keeping up with the increase in volumes, panelists at the Asia-Pacific Trading Architecture Summit said last…
Squeeze on Cost Changes Technology’s Role
While the pressures of cuts and budget reductions affect all areas of a firm, the technology function is experiencing a change in how it operates and the level of importance it’s given as a direct result. That was the message from panelists at the Asia…
Fidessa Launches Affirmation Management Service
Technology vendor Fidessa has debuted its new Affirmation Management Service (AMS), designed to automate affirmation processes between the buy and sell sides.
Markit Announces Confirmation Service for FX Options
London-headquartered technology provider Markit has announced the development of a new electronic service for foreign-exchange (FX) options confirmations and exercise management, in conjunction with a number of investment banks.
Industrial Alliance Takes Eagle for ABOR, IBOR Integration
Eagle Investment Systems has announced that Industrial Alliance Investment Management has selected its accounting and analytics platforms, and plans a further integration project.
Omgeo Adds ProtoColl Link to DTCC Repository
Post-trade vendor Omgeo has announced that its ProtoColl software now connects to the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) Global Trade Repository (GTR).
How the West Was Won
In most asset classes, electronic trading is beginning to win the day for regulators. James looks at how e-trading encourages oversight, as well as innovation.
James Rundle: How the West Was Won
In most asset classes, electronic trading is beginning to win the day for regulators. James looks at how e-trading encourages oversight, as well as innovation.