Exchange-traded fund (ETF)
As the ETF market grows, firms must tackle existing data complexities
Finding reliable reference data is becoming a bigger concern for investors as the ETF market continues to balloon. This led to Big xyt to partner with Trackinsight.
‘Very careful thought’: T+1 will introduce costs, complexities for ETF traders
When the US moves to T+1 at the end of May 2024, firms trading ETFs will need to automate their workflows as much as possible to avoid "settlement misalignment" and additional costs.
The IMD Wrap: As crypto rises, yes, reference data is VERY important
With the SEC’s approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, Max explains why reference data will take on greater importance—whether non-data people know it or not.
Regulated firms warn against crypto market lockout
Onshore participants urge regulators to bring cryptocurrency trading out of the ‘shadows’
This Week: State Street/MarketAxess, Aquis, Linedata & More
A summary of the latest financial technology news.
In the race to institutionalize crypto, participants eye familiar tech ‘wrappers’ for new assets
Despite the development of digital assets overall, and interest in cryptocurrencies remaining strong among individual investors and niche firms, widespread institutional adoption remains muted. Wei-Shen Wong looks at the tools being developed to support…
This Week: SmartStream, DTCC, Ion, State Street, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
This Week: Symphony, Nasdaq, Interactive Brokers, Finos, MSCI, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Direxion turns to Two Sigma’s Venn for thematic ETFs
The firm is using the platform as a comparison tool as it evolves its fund offerings.
ICE ETF Hub Integrates Chat Functionality
Users of the hub are already using ICE Chat, as the exchange looks to automate the negotiation process for custom baskets.
Brave New Coin Eyes Structured Products
The company aims to have a principal-protected structured income product by mid-September.
Velox Eyes ETF Trading Tech Space
Following a $2.5 million funding round from ETF specialist ETFS Capital, Velox plans to offer server-side interoperability.
As Passive Investment Drives Closing Auction Volumes, Chi-X Takes Aim
Chi-X launched MatchPoint to meet the demand for anonymous trades during the closing auction.
Rimes Rolls Out ETF Managed Data Service for the Buy Side
The managed service aims to provide portfolio, risk and compliance managers with additional ETF transparency.
Real Estate as a Tradeable Asset Class Faces Data Hurdles
The value of real estate markets dwarfs other asset classes, but a lack of data has hindered its development. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
Ultumus Hires Orangun to Build Data Platform
Orangun brings to the role a history of successfully revamping data platforms in previous roles at IHS Markit.
Allfunds Sharply Boosts Asia Presence with Key Hires
The vendor’s open architecture model allows it to service new clients in Asia.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 134: All About ETFs
Josephine Gallagher and Anthony Malakian examine the ETF market to see how tech and data are changing the space.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 131: More Bitcoin ETFs & More State Street-Charles River
There’s still a lot more to talk about when it comes to the order management system and bitcoin exchange-traded fund spaces.
Traders Urge Caution on Potential Bitcoin ETFs
Senior industry figures say it may be too soon to create financial products based on cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin Advocates Seek to Navigate ETF Maze
A new application to list a bitcoin ETF has reignited the debate over these products, but traders say the solution is far from easy.