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Usave and GMEX Collaborate on Ethical Digital Gold Exchange
The blockchain-based exchange is designed to enable a fair and traceable means of trading eco-responsible gold.
Exegy Bows Fifth-Gen Data Appliances, In-House NIC
The new appliances leverage an in-house-developed network interface card that enables the vendor to boost data processing and distribution.
Credit Suisse's Fintech Investment Arm Raises $261 Million War Chest
Next Investors already backed two firms before its second fund closed this month.
Velocimetrics Hires Two to Boost US Presence
Velocimetrics will leverage the pair's technical and sales experience to expand its presence in North America.
AlphaSense Names Thunnissen CMO
Officials say Thunnissen's appointment will help the vendor optimize its "rapid scaling" into as-yet untapped areas.
FactSet Eyes ‘Full Data Research and Production Environment’ for Alt Data
The new platform will allow users to evaluate alternative data sources available via the Open:FactSet Marketplace.
EuroCCP Signs Agreement With Deutsche Börse
The deal with Europe's largest equities CCP is expected to increase competition in the market.
Bloomberg Adds Orbital Insight Parking Lot Data to Terminal
The move will enable the 325,000 users of Bloomberg terminals to incorporate Orbital Insight's geospatial data into their existing trading and analysis workflow.
Finastra Taps Gareth Burton as New CIO
Burton, who comes from the telecommunications, oil and gas, and construction world, will oversee Finastra's core infrastructure.
Liquidnet’s Merrin Discusses Launch of New Trader Analytics Tool
Discovery represents the first integration of OTAS' technology after last year’s acquisition.
Thomson Reuters Survey: Firms More Receptive to Public Clouds
Survey finds 90 percent of firms expect to use public clouds for their market data needs within four years.
Investment Vet Read Joins MSCI to Cement Client Focus
Read joins MSCI after 25 years of holding senior roles at buy-side firms.
Liquidnet Registers Irish Venues as Brexit Momentum Builds
Dark-pool operator chooses Ireland for two new entities, but details remain light.
Bloomberg Integrates Filtered Twitter Feed to Widen EDF Offering
The data provider uses machine learning and natural language processing techniques to identify relevant topics.
Schwab, E*Trade, TD Execs Join SIP Advisory Committee
The trio of execs bring decades of experience in the financial services and market data industries.
State Street Launches News Insight Application
Named Verus, the application scores news articles based on their potential impact on a portfolio.
YCharts Adds TT President to Board to Drive Sales Strategies
Kraines will bring his more than 25 years of experience to help the vendor grow and leverage sales opportunities.
Selerity Builds AI Tools for Bond Trading
The new analytics tools will help bond traders and salespeople spot missed opportunities, officials say.
DTCC Gets Ahead of Brexit with New Dublin Office
The utility plans to open a fully functioning Dublin office in the first quarter of next year.
TFITS Panel: How Data Management Challenges Are Changing
Panelists at the Tokyo Financial Information & Technology Summit highlight data management challenges, particularly as IT and business teams become more integrated.
Euroclear Invests in Algomi
CSD expects to increase client transaction volumes in illiquid fixed-income securities.
RSRCHXchange Rolls Out Analyst Contact Functionality
Buy-side users of research platform are now able to book analyst meetings and conduct them with full audit trail.
OptionMetrics Shuffles Management Roles
The changes will help the vendor grow and better serve customers, officials say.
Davies Departs Avox, Thomson Reuters
Entity data pro Mark Davies leaves Avox and Thomson Reuters for an unannounced new project.