Aquis Exchange
People Moves: ICE, Aquis Exchange, Liquidnet, BNP Paribas, TradeX, Gresham Technologies, SIA
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Hester Serafini (pictured) who has been appointed president at ICE Clear Europe.
This Week: Refinitiv/Scivantage; Goldman Sachs/ICE; ChartIQ; Aquis/NEX & More
A summary of the past week's financial technology news.
EU Consolidated Tape: Support Wanes With Lack of Answers
With regulators slow to answer industry questions relating to how a CT should be built and what it's for, development has slowed.
Aquis Plans Tech Transformation at NEX Exchange
License to list allows Aquis to challenge established players like LSE as it makes plans to introduce a “hybrid model” for trading.
Consolidated Tape Headed for a Regulation Delegation
Whether through an industry initiative or a delegated acts, a consolidated tape provider will be established in Europe, and the industry could lose out if the regulators dictate the terms.
Aquis Exchange Announces Paris Venue
The exchange is making the move ahead of Brexit and has filed applications with French regulators.
Archax And Aquis Enter into Tech Partnership
Aquis will provide a matching engine and surveillance technology when the project commences.
After Delays, Esma Publishes Double Volume Cap Data
European regulator sends a message to the market that Mifid II will be enforced with this data release, experts say.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
Aquis Tech Links SIs, Counterparties via Connectivity Hub
Hub allows counterparties to continually adjust which stocks they want to interact with.
Venues Deny Esma Accusations over Volume Cap Delay
Delays to a key aspect of Mifid II have triggered tensions between market participants and regulators.
Aquis Exchange Hires Former TR Exec Ip to Head Product Team
In the newly created role, Ip will be responsible for leading internal development and delivery projects at Aquis.
One Tape to Rule Them All
A key component of MiFID II is a pan-European consolidated tape. Yet the regulators' preferred option of an industry-led solution has yet to appear.
Redline Adds Aquis Feed to InRush Ticker, Expanding European Coverage
The new handler extends Redline's coverage to more than 30 venues, and provides an alternative source for prices on LSE-listed stocks.
Regulators Are Holding All the Cards, But Will They Play Them?
After years of rigorous sell-side regulations, the buy side is experiencing its turn in the spotlight as the eventual implementation of Mifid II approaches, but John thinks the European regulators need to decide on a more clearly defined position.
The Disruptor: Alasdair Haynes, Aquis Exchange
Aquis Exchange's Alasdair Haynes talks about his plans to challenge the existing exchange market structure.
Plato Partnership, Turquoise Agree on Collaboration
Collaborative group of buy- and sell-side firms to operate three Turquoise equity dark pools; aims to increase equity block trading efficiency.
Turquoise, Plato Partnership Join Forces
Collaborative group of buy- and sell-side firms to operate three Turquoise equity dark pools; aims to increase equity block trading efficiency.
Data Challenges Force MiFID 2 Delay
European regulator ESMA concluded that the data burden made the original 2017 deadline unfeasible.
Aquis Forgoes Implementing Speed Bumps, But Will Ban Predatory High-Frequency Trading
Following the rule change, Aquis officials expect liquidity to further improve.
Aquis Adds Spanish Equities Trading
Top 35 stocks to be available on subscription-based exchange.
South Africa's A2X Licenses Aquis Exchange Software
Trading, clearing and surveillance systems included in deal.
Plato Partnership Trading Platform Aims to Change the Market Model
Collaboration of buy and sell side to fund market optimization research through new utility.
Plato Partnership Trading Platform Aims to Change the Market Model
Collaboration of buy and sell side to fund market optimization research through new utility.