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FactSet Wraps Revere Schema Integration
FactSet Research Systems has completed the integration of data from San Francisco-based research and industry classification provider Revere Data, after acquiring the vendor six months ago for an undisclosed sum, and is now conducting research to…
Bloomberg, Markit Seal PMI Data Distribution Deal
Bloomberg has announced that it will begin distributing Markit's Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) surveys via the Bloomberg Professional terminal service from Mar. 24, to provide subscribers with real-time access to Markit's PMI indicators of business…
Carbon Market Data Rolls out Kazakh Emissions Database, Adds EU Data
London-based emissions data vendor Carbon Market Data has launched a new database of Kazakh companies and their carbon emissions, to provide its clients with information on the country's emissions trading scheme, which started in January 2013.
Stoxx Names Former Banker Andreetto Sales Head
European index provider Stoxx has hired Matteo Andreetto as global head of sales, based in London, with responsibility for the strategic positioning of the vendor's indexes, and for leading sales activities with sell-side and buy-side clients.
Equinix Appoints Li China MD
Datacenter provider Equinix has appointed Sainti Li as its managing director for China, responsible for expanding the company's business in the region.
Euroclear Sweden Connects to FundSettle for International Order Routing
Swedish central securities depository (CSD) Euroclear Sweden has announced it is now connected to FundSettle, Euroclear Bank’s automated processing platform for cross-border and domestic funds.
Excelian Introduces Grid-as-a-Service Offering
Consultancy Excelian has announced that it is now offering grid computing on an as-a-service basis (GaaS), operated through Microsoft's Azure cloud platform.
White Leaves Avox for Fenergo
After eight years as head of UK sales at Avox, Oliver White has joined Fenergo
Redline Bows Osaka Data Handler
Low-latency market data technology and trading gateway provider Redline Trading Solutions has released support for low-latency market data from the Osaka Securities Exchange's J-Gate trading system in Redline's InRush 3 ticker plant.
Profile Software Readies Market Data Mobile App
Athens-based technology provider Profile Software has launched a new mobile app, dubbed Plexus, which allows users to monitor real-time data and news on their iPhone and iPad devices.
Liquidnet Acquires Vega-Chi Bond-Trading Platform
Institutional trading network Liquidnet has announced it will enter the fixed-income market after its acquisition of UK bond-trading platform Vega-Chi.
Thomson Reuters Launches KYC Managed Service
Thomson Reuters has launched a central hub for know-your-client data to make it easier and cheaper for financial firms to manage their regulatory requirements
Nasdaq OMX Clearing Receives First EMIR Authorization in Europe
The Stockholm-based clearinghouse, Nasdaq OMX Clearing, has received regulatory approval by the Swedish Financial Services Authority (SFSA) to operate as a central counterparty under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
ITG Launches Trading Cost Index, App
Agency brokerage and trading technology provider ITG unveiled a new index today, Wednesday, March 19, that tracks daily transaction costs across different regions and assets, to provide portfolio managers and traders with a quick, aggregate view of…
Markit Bows Securities Finance Data Platform
Markit has launched a new online securities lending data platform that combines the vendor's daily global securities financing data-covering $15 trillion of securities in the lending programs of over 20,000 institutional funds, short interest data and…
Consultancy D-fine Deploys SuperDerivatives DGX Terminals
German quantitative and technical consulting firm D-fine is rolling out data, pricing and risk management software vendor SuperDerivatives' DGX data and news terminal to its consultants, freeing them from inflexible fee schedules offered by other…
Ashmore Group Live With Vermilion Reporting Suite
Ashmore Group, the London-based traditional asset manager, has implemented the Vermilion Reporting Suite to provide its clients with an automated, global reporting solution.
Markit Debuts Securities Finance Data Platform
Markit has announced the launch of a new platform geared towards data provision for securities lending.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Managed KYC Service
Thomson Reuters has launched Accelus Org ID, a new platform to support financial institutions and their clients increase the efficiency and reduce the costs associated with complying with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
9W Search Bows Mobile Company Data Query App
Financial search engine provider 9W Search has launched a mobile app for iPad, iPod Touch and iPhone devices and Android tablets and smartphones, to make it easy for investors to obtain answers to any question about US public company data.
Anova, AOptix Begin Low-Latency Laser Net Build
Chicago-based low-latency network provider Anova Technologies has begun construction on a laser link to connect datacenters in the New York and New Jersey metro area.
Bloomberg Launches Software Provider Partner Program
Bloomberg's Enterprise Solutions and Trading Solutions business units have established a formal partnership program to enable third-party financial software providers to connect to Bloomberg applications and market data to provide its customers with…
SIX Readies Fatca Modification Monitoring
SIX Financial Information will go live with monitoring for material modifications that can make securities subject to Fatca rules, when compliance takes effect on July 1
Von Rahden to Head Up SmartStream's Frankfurt Operation
London-based SmartStream Technologies has appointed Marcus von Rahden to manage the increased demand in Germany for the vendor’s back-office processing solutions and data management services.