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BCA Adds Estimize-Collaborated Tools, API Access; Preps ETF to ‘Prove’ Effectiveness
BCA is incorporating Estimizes forecasts to strengthen its research offering.
Interactive Data Eyes Regulation, Bond Pricing for '16 Growth
The vendor is focusing on workflow and pricing tools to help firms meet the obligations of new regulations.
AltX Adds Data, Alerts; Signs Jefferies for Alternatives Analytics Platform
Clients will be able to load their own data into the AltX platform, and to receive alerts when data such as filings changes.
SS&C Expands Evaluated Pricing Survey, Preps 2016 Rankings
The survey shows the most accurate providers of evaluated pricing for specific securities types.
Symbiont Picks Gemalto for Digital Security
Startup will use Gemalto's SafeNet hardware security modules (HSMs).
Updata Narrows Focus on Analytics in 2016 as Data Terminal Biz Becomes ‘Saturated'
The vendor will focus its efforts on providing a value-add analytics front-end to partners' datasets.
Tullett Prebon Reduction Rises to 7.5 Percent Despite Higher Revenues
Firm originally projected 5 percent cuts to front-office staff.
Macrobond Preps Workstation Upgrade; Focuses on Chart-Sharing, Dependencies
The vendor's latest update allows users to share charts with different applications and to spot dependencies between datasets.
Chi-X Australia Selects Solarflare's Flareon Ultra
California-based vendor will aid Chi-X Australia's trading platform.
Nordea Bank SA Goes Live with Temenos’ WealthSuite
Temenos' integrated wealth management solution combines back-office standardization with front-office differentiation
Horizon Software Appoints Thieullent as New CEO
Sylvain Thieullent steps up to take lead at Horizon, Jean-Marc Delfarguiel announced as company president.
LME Bows Third-Party Data Fees, Licensing Portal
The move brings LME in line with other exchanges around data usage for non-trading purposes.
Deutsche Bank Hires Bardmesser
Data operations veteran, most recently with Citi, leads data quality group
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016 Open for Entries
The Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016, WatersTechnology's fourth annual awards focusing on the third-party technology industry serving the sell side, are open for entries.
Markit Eyes Regulation-Led Liquidity Tools, Real-Time Bond Pricing for '16
The vendor is expanding its fixed income pricing capabilities in response to opportunities created by new regulations.
Morningstar Invests Extra $10M in PitchBook
Seattle-based PitchBook will use the fundingto expand its coverage, add features, and hire more staff.
Hammerstone Taps Airex for Report Distribution
Hammerstone officials say using Airex will allow the company to reach potential clients outside its core base.
Update: CEO, Chairman Depart Interactive Data, After ICE Completes Acquisition
Daffron steps down after just more than two years as CEO of Interactive Data.
Singapore, Taiwan Exchange Agreement Signals Future Intent
TWSE subsidiary to join SGX as trading member, facilitating trading links between the bourses.
ParFX Expands Platform to Include Hungarian Forint
FX trading platform also adds six new currency pairings for European, American and Asian currencies.
Nasdaq's Smarts Platform To Power Nigerian Stock Exchange's Compliance Efforts
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa.
Fincad’s Updated Platform Aims to Bring Quantitative Analytics to the Masses
Version 5.0 of the F3 platform provides functionality for both advanced quants and layperson traders.
Recognos Launches Machine Learning Data Extraction Service
Promises higher rates of accuracy through system that builds on human-generated examples
Velocimetrics Taps Former ITRS, BT Exec Covington as Consultant
The fintech vet will advise the company's management team on a consulting basis.