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Trading Technologies Unveils New Futures Market Data Feed
As the fight over market data fees in the futures market heats up, the Chicago-based trading platform provider is rolling out a new platform that provides a free view of market order flow for TT platform users.
Isda to Release Definitions on Web-Based Platform
The platform will allow users to look up the latest definitions as they execute a trade, with the option to access code for certain definitions using functionality already developed in the Common Domain Model (CDM).
AST Launches Blockchain Share-Ownership Platform for Private Companies
The platform will make it easier for pre-IPO companies to attract funding from early-stage investors targeting privately-held growth companies.
Refinitiv Combines Two Coronavirus Eikon Applications
The data giant is enhancing its pandemic coverage, as it sees a surge in demand for data making sense of a volatile new world.
Digital Framework for Cash and Liquidity Proves its Value Under Stressed Conditions
Adopting effective digital strategies for managing cash and liquidity is vital if banks are to survive the financial chaos caused by the coronavirus pandemic, argues SmartStream Technologies' Nadeem Shamim.
AltHub, Alqami Ally to Grow Alt Data Offerings
The data distribution partnership will allow each company to reach a broader base of buy-side clients, while giving those firms access to more datasets.
Machine Learning: A Math Problem or a Workflow Problem?
For good reason, machine learning has a highly technical focus. But less talked-about challenges lie in managing the human capital and workflows associated with the tech.
BT Radianz to Add Chinese Alt Datafeeds
Initially, BT Radianz is looking for datasets that could help forecast consumer demand, such as sentiment, consumption, and transactional data.
NatWest Markets to Expand Chatbot for IRS Trade Execution
The investment bank is upgrading its chatbot in response to user demand for more capabilities.
R3: Digital Asset Exchanges Will Expand Range of Traded Assets
The development of digital asset exchanges could disrupt capital markets by introducing new asset types and extending trading hours.
Are Banks Tech Companies? Going Forward, They'll Have to Be
Banks increasingly believe they are technology companies. Wei-Shen thinks the pandemic will only propel them further in that direction.
Causality Link Bolsters AI Platform with $5m Funding Round
AI-powered investment technology provider plans for expansion over the next 12 months.
People Moves: BNP Paribas, Pico, Ideal Prediction, Causality Link, JonesTrading and SS&C
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Florence Porchet (pictured) who joins BNP Paribas as head of CIB Latin America.
ESG Disclosures Will be a Data Sourcing Headache for the Buy Side
The draft technical standards for the EU's updated disclosures regulation will impact most market participants, analysts say.
This Week: MEMX, Sifma, Bloomberg, State Street, Digiterre, Infosys
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
CME Group to Scale Back Regulatory Reporting Business
The exchange group is closing several of its regulatory reporting businesses following a review finding they no longer align with its strategic direction.
Nasdaq Repackages Clearing Platform for NFF Tech Stack
The exchange will add further portfolio applications to the NFF according to market demand.
UBS Evidence Lab Uses Machine Learning for Maritime Datasets
Financial services firms have been looking to maritime data for economic insight during the coronavirus pandemic.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 195: The Challenges of Returning to the Office
Wei-Shen and Tony discuss putting employees first when planning a return to the office.
Enlighten Tech Helps Northern Trust Find Resources to Share the Covid Workload
To keep its asset servicing functions running smoothly, Northern Trust is using technology from performance management analysis software vendor Enlighten to identify available resources.
SmartStream’s Haytham Kaddoura on Lockdown, AI and Managed Services
SmartStream’s CEO chats to Victor Anderson about Covid-19, infusing AI technology across the firm's product range, and the need for faster and more accurate liquidity management tools.
IHS Markit Rolls Out New Buy-Side Derivatives Risk Modeling Platform
The product combines emerging technologies to offer speed, scale, and new perspectives on credit spreads and portfolio performance by overlaying financial data with alt data.
AI Can Drive Reconciliations Efficiency In Period of Increased Volume
As the coronavirus drives trading volumes, post-trade processing is increasingly an area of operational risk, and firms should consider automation, analyst says.
BlackRock’s Head of Sustainable Research: Covid-19 Could Bring Green Recovery
The ESG space is gaining attention as asset managers try to navigate today's volatile markets. Andre Bertolotti believes this to be more than fad.