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RBS Invests in Fidessa F&O Trading Platform
Bank seeks to expand execution capabilities for global derivatives business.
Fidessa Appoints Holmgren to Head Sell-Side Sales
Responsible for new sell-side business sales in Europe.
Mifid II : The Quest for Clarity
Marina Daras speaks to market participants about their thoughts and concerns on Mifid II ITS.
March 2015: A Necessary Evil
SS&C Technologies' recent acquisition of Advent Software has the industry scratching its head.
Biancamano Named Head of Equities in the Americas at Fidessa
He comes to Fidessa from Hoyvin & Pipeline Trading.
Ex-Fidessa Vets Salmon, Walker Launch Ignite G2M Sales and Marketing Outsourcing Service
Startup will provide sales and marketing consultancy services to fintech firms bringing products to market
China Merchants Securities Inks Fidessa Partnership
China Merchants Securities now live on new Fidessa Asian trading platform
Okasan Securities Starts Trading on Chi-X Japan, Selects Fidessa SOR
PTS Trading increases in Japan.
China Opens Up Capital Markets with Hong Kong Connection
With the impending launch of the Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect program, China has begun allowing foreign investment into its capital markets to an unprecedented degree. But what does this mean for institutional investment firms, and are there still…
T+2: Catalyst for Change
The move to a shortened settlement period from three days to two, commonly referred to as T+2, is set to shake up the European buy-side community when it comes into force on October 6. Marina Daras looks at the impact T+2 could have on transaction…
Fidessa Adds Alliance News to UK Broker Offering
Data and trading technology vendor Fidessa has added Alliance News to its service for UK broker clients, in response to customer demand for new content.
Fidessa Signs Five for China Connect
Five brokers have enlisted Fidessa to assist with connectivity for the upcoming Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program, ahead of its go-live in mid-October.
Squawker Adds Fidessa Support
High-touch block-trading venue Squawker has announced that it is now available through Fidessa Spotlight.
Fidessa Upgrades IMS to Version 14, Adds Compliance
London-based Fidessa has upgraded its Investment Management System (IMS) to version 14, bolstering its reporting capabilities and adding new compliance functionality.
Fidessa Launches Trade Affirmation Service for Buy Side
The technology vendor’s new application enables direct trade affirmation between the buy side and sell side
Fidessa Launches Affirmation Management Service
Technology vendor Fidessa has debuted its new Affirmation Management Service (AMS), designed to automate affirmation processes between the buy and sell sides.
ECJ Rejects UK’s Appeal on Financial Transaction Tax
The debate on the European Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) was reignited today as the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the highest court within the EU, rejected the UK’s action against the introduction of the controversial tax, also called Tobin Tax,…
EU Introduces First Rule on HFT
The European Parliament and the European Council last night reached agreement on updated rules for the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid II), introducing the EU’s first rules on algorithmic trading.
GW&K Taps Fidessa Sentinel For Compliance
The $20 billion Boston-based investment manager will use the vendor's Sentinel Compliance Service to reduce operating costs across its taxable fixed income, municipal fixed income, institutional, advisory, and private client businesses.
Data Tech Vet McDowell Moves to Ullink
Simon McDowell, a veteran technology and operations executive at several data technology vendors, has joined trading technology and connectivity services provider Ullink as global sales operations director.
Fidessa Preps BMV Feed, Further LatAm Growth
Trading technology and market data vendor Fidessa is integrating a new market data feed from the national stock exchange of Mexico, Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), into its trading platform, as part of ongoing plans to expand its coverage in Latin…
Investment Managers Outsourcing Dealing Desks
According to a recent roundtable discussion hosted by London-based Fidessa, certain investment managers are considering outsourcing parts of their dealing desks to become more competitive in today’s market environment.
Opening Cross: ‘Location, Location, Location’ Is Only Half the Battle
Wherever you feel at home, your location is ultimately only as good as the leverage it provides.