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MarketAxess and DirectBooks partner, MSCI debuts AI connectors, and more
The Waters Cooler: Canton’s consortium advances cross-border collateral mobility, TRG Screen launches a market data ROI calculator, and Trading Technologies provides direct connectivity to India in this week’s news roundup.
  27 Feb 2026   |  News
Regulation
Esma won’t soften regulatory expectations for cloud and AI
CCP supervisory chair signals heightened scrutiny of third-party risk and operational resilience.
27 Feb 2026   |  News
Emerging Technologies
24X files for exemption from SIP rule to take part in overnight trading
The exchange, which began operating in mid-October last year, plans to offer the overnight session in the second half of 2026.
26 Feb 2026   |  News
Emerging Technologies
Bloomberg Terminal’s agentic play shows rapid change in trading tech
Waters Wrap: The data giant’s conversational AI interface might seem novel, but others say having one is becoming a bare minimum in the world of trading technology.
25 Feb 2026   |  Opinion
Emerging Technologies
HSBC gives 31,000 engineers an AI coding assistant
CEO Georges Elhedery said the bank is re-engineering its end-to-end processes and enhancing customer experiences with new AI tools.
25 Feb 2026   |  News
Data Management
CME rankles market data users with licensing changes
The exchange began charging for historically free end-of-day data in 2025, angering some users.
24 Feb 2026   |  News
Regulation
Esma supervision proposals ensnare Bloomberg and Tradeweb
Derivatives and bonds venues would become subject to centralized supervision if the proposed reforms go through.
23 Feb 2026   |  News
Data Management
Data heads scratch heads over data quality headwinds
Bank and asset manager execs say the pressure is on to build AI tools. They also say getting the data right is crucial, but not everyone appreciates that.
19 Feb 2026   |  Opinion
Data Management
Reddit fills gaping maw left by Twitter in alt data market
The IMD Wrap: In 2021, Reddit was thrust into the spotlight when day traders used the site to squeeze hedge funds. Now, for Intercontinental Exchange, it is the new it-girl of alternative data.
18 Feb 2026   |  Opinion

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