Emerging Technologies
Trax, Traiana Create Alliance to Offer Repo Matching Service
Two firms look to improve post-trade efficiency.
Big Buy-Side Merger: StatPro Acquires Investor Analytics
Investor Analytics CEO Damian Handzy will take over as StatPro’s global head of risk.
As ETFs Grow, So Too Must Risk Models, Pricing Matrixes
Institutional investors represent 36 percent of a total $2.1 trillion US ETF pool.
The Waters Weekly Wrap: January 18-22
A look back at the best content published across all the Waters brands.
StatPro Buys NY Buy-Side Analytics Vendor Investor Analytics
The deal adds more than 50 new buy-side clients to StatPro's existing custmomer base.
CBOE Preps SPX, VIX, Livevol Integration for Investors to Back-Test Options Strategies
Officials say the Livevol will bolster CBOE's educational tools to create more "informed" options traders.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 1: Bloomberg Terminals, Work Force Issues
Dan and Anthony discuss their recent opinion pieces in their inaugural podcast.
Barclays Announces Closure of Offices in Nine Countries, Focus on UK, US Markets
The London-based bank plans to leave certain product lines to stay in tune with its strategy.
FSB Names Tombini to Chair Budget Committee
Brazilian bank official with roles at FSB and BIS takes on new post
Digital Contact Delays Trading.co.uk Big Data Platform Launch to Add Enterprise Features
Tools added to the platform last year garnered interest from enterprise customers, prompting the vendor to add new features.
Marcel Bar to Spearhead Investit Digital Accelerator
Bar brings 15 years of experience in developing and implementing digital strategies and programs.
Millistream Adds MT Newswires US, Global News to Data Products
The news will broaden Millistream's appeal to potential clients in North America.
Thomson Reuters Provides Tech, Data to Asia Startup Accelerator
The vendor will provide resources to financial technology startups participating in the initiative.
Fitch Solutions Taps Ex-Moody's Revelle for Americas Sales
Revelle will be responsible for growth initiatives and sales support in the US and Latin America.
Confluence hires Gary Casagrande
New global head of investor communications joins from BBH
Hobbs Madison Hires Leaper
Bob Leaper, formerly of PanoVista and DST, joins consultancy
R3 Helps 11 Banks Experiment with Blockchain Technology
Firms were able to try out distributed ledger technology in a cloud-based environment.
ITG Names Minder Cheng Chairman of Board of Directors
Frank Troise officially takes over as CEO, president and member of the board of directors.
Axioma Taps Morokoff as Head of Research
Morokoff has previously worked at S&P, Moody's and Goldman Sachs.
Confluence Creates Investor Communications, Expense Solutions Position for Casagrande
Gary Casagrande comes to Confluence from Brown Brothers Harriman.
Bloomberg Blow Up: Predicting the Death of the Terminal
A recent report by the New York Post says Bank of America is looking into decreasing the amount of Bloomberg terminals it has.
CJC Expands Offices Worldwide to Meet Client Growth, Demand
The systems support provider has expanded its presences in London, Hong Kong and New York.
DRT Promotes Rossabi to MD, Telx
Rossabi has played a critical role in the integration of Telx into Digital Realty Trust, officials say.
New Director for Sapient Global Markets
Leda Glyptis joins London-based company