Bats Global Markets
Where have all the exchange platform providers gone?
The IMD Wrap: Running an exchange is a profitable business. The margins on market data sales alone can be staggering. And since every exchange needs a reliable and efficient exchange technology stack, Max asks why more vendors aren’t diving into this space.
People Moves: Kingland’s CAT Hire, Refinitiv, SimCorp, Apex, LCH, MTS
A look at some of the key "people moves" from July 22-26, including Amara Goeree (pictured), who joins Apex.
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.
Challenging US Exchanges Will be Uphill Battle for MEMX, Experts Warn
An industry initiative to start a new US exchange promises much, but it may struggle to deliver without a clearer purpose.
AlphaPoint Taps Cboe Exec Rathi to Grow Trading, Exchanges Business
AlphaPoint hopes that Rathi's experience at exchanges will help it create support for cryptocurrency-linked investment products with broader investor appeal.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 122: An Interview with Cboe's Chris Isaacson; GDPR Has Arrived
Cboe's CIO joins the podcast to discuss the exchange's tech migrations after the Bats acquisition, and Anthony and James give a primer on GDPR.
Former Bats Data Boss to Co-Head New Cboe Markets Division
Harkins' new division unites the exchange group's equities and derivatives markets and supporting business functions.
APFIC 2017: Cloud’s Data Potential Increases as Industry Evolves
Cloud offers benefits for data suppliers seeking more distribution channels, as well as advantages around usage monitoring and control, panelists said.
CME Brings Bitcoin into Mainstream with Futures Launch
Exchange giant takes a major step in developing a derivatives market for the controversial commodity.
Final Call for Mifid II
National and privately owned stock exchanges across Europe, the heart and mind of the bloc’s financial marketplace, are gearing up for January 3, 2018, when Mifid II finally comes into force.
European Exchanges Emerge as Biggest Winners from Mifid II
Three exchanges explain how the upcoming regulation is creating a field of new business opportunities in Europe.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 88: CBOE's Bryan Harkins, SEC Hack, Esma Proposal
Bryan Harkins joins to discuss how the CBOE-Bats integration is going and plans for the exchange operator going forward. Anthony and James talk about the SEC hack and Esma's potential new powers.
Frontier Finance: Shaky Foundations Hinder Digital Currencies
Digital currencies are going through birth pains as an asset class, but some believe they can become the next commodity of choice for traders
Bitcoin Braces for a Blockchain Split
Bitcoin could diverge into two different versions of the same currency on August 1, creating further issues for institutional involvement.
CFTC Approves LedgerX Bitcoin CCP
Long-awaited ruling shows digital currencies are pushing for institutional-grade market structure
Bats Europe Rolls out Penultimate Mifid II Exchange Upgrades
Trade reporting, order keeping and transparency capabilities enhanced by exchange group ahead of Mifid II
Acquisition of the Year: CBOE
IRD/IMD Awards 2017
Bats Europe Expands Index Business
Bats Europe launches 18 benchmarks spanning European regional, single country and sector indexes.
NovaSparks Adds Bats Options Feed Support
FPGA ticker vendor claims processing speeds for Bats options markets of less than one microsecond.
Cash Is King for Euronext and R3, But for Very Different Reasons
Euronext makes its play for FX through hefty M&A investment, while R3 announces a sizable intake from its own investors.
Euronext Continues Diversification Drive into Foreign Exchange with FastMatch Acquisition
Euronext to acquire 90 percent stake in spot FX trading network FastMatch as exchanges continue their move into investment bank domain