Algo
Liquidnet Adds Enhancements to Algo Suite
New algorithms let traders seek out additional block liquidity.
Wary Brokers Sound Alarm on Mifid II's RTS 28
Brokers are concerned that reports on best execution, due in just a few days, may be too onerous to produce in full.
Tora Targets Best Execution with AI-Powered Algo Picker
AlgoWheel will use machine learning to determine best method of execution.
QuantConnect Adds Intrinio Data to Algo Platform
QuantConnect will offer API access to its algorithm platform
Market Cops Turn to Crime-Fighting Robots
An expanding use of artificial intelligence is taking over surveillance practices, but some believe there are limits to what can be achieved.
Mosaic Looks to Outer Space for AI-Powered Surveillance
Partnership with European Space Agency will apply machine learning to financial markets.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 109: An Overview of the CFTC Technology Advisory Committee’s Meeting
Anthony and James talk about how regulators in the US are falling behind other nations' regulators, the lack of talk about Reg AT, and an SRO for cryptocurrencies.
CFTC’s TAC Gives Little Insight on Reg AT’s Fate
The Technology Advisory Committee didn't have much to say about Reg AT as commissioners Quintenz and Behnam appear to disagree on how to proceed.
FCA Releases Review of Algo Trading
UK regulator provides effective "how-to" guide for compliance.
Derivatives Market Prepares for Emerging Tech Implementation
2018 is the year when large numbers of participants in the derivatives market expect to see emerging technologies being integrated into their existing technology ecosystems
Breaker of Chains: The Appeals and Perils of Quantum Computing
“We need to seriously rethink encryption and seriously rethink things that rely on encryption, like blockchain. Anything that is heavily dependent on complexity needs to be reconsidered in a quantum world.”
AFTAs 2017: Best IT Integration Initiative—Cowen
When Cowen announced that it was acquiring Convergex in April 2017, it was looking for a swift close to the deal—in just three months, the agency broker would become a full part of its new parent, renamed and rebadged to reflect that change. For CIO Ann…
AFTAs 2017: Best Front-Office Initiative—State Street Global Exchange
The Quantextual Idea Lab blends AI with human expertise.
Finastra Adds Porfirio to Capital Markets Team
Pedro Porfirio will be based in London, where Finastra is headquartered. Finastra was created after the merger of D+H and Misys.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2017: Product of the Year—Thasos Group
Thasos combines GPS data and Wi-Fi triangulation to provide real-time location data, allowing the vendor to accurately locate a cellphone user to between 1-3 meters.
Not Everyone’s a Convert for Fixed Income’s Move to Screen
Panelists at Risk USA discussed electronification’s slow advancement in fixed income, and debated just how necessary it is.
Machine Learning in the Capital Markets: Waters Takes an Inside Look
Anthony Malakian looks at a dozen live projects in the capital markets that use machine-learning tools to improve front-, middle-, and back-office processes.
To Take Advantage of AI, a Multi-Faceted Approach is Necessary
Firms looking to capitalize on new cognitive technologies will have to learn how to combine AI, machine learning, RPA, NLP and various other tools to fully take advantage of this revolution.
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Agency Broker—Bloomberg Tradebook
Despite pulling back from currency markets, Tradebook continued to invest in new technologies and stay ahead of the game.
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Crossing Network—Instinet
Instinet powers to the front of the Rankings with its VWAP Cross offering
Pragma Releases Algo for Cross-Pair Triangulation
The new algorithm, which automatically splits trades in illiquid currency pairs to more liquid ones, is available on Pragma360.
QuantHouse Launches Stress Testing for Algos Ahead of Mifid II
Vendor partners with datacenter specialists Interxion for algorithmic stress-testing facility
Northern Trust Aims to Increase Execution Transparency with New FX Algo Suite
Suite of algorithms, combined with Northern Trust liquidity panel and fee structure, to provide holistic view of FX trading process.
Trading Technologies to Add Trade Analytics, Backtesting in 2016
Last year the vendor launched its new SaaS-based trading platform and rolled out the Algo Development Lab.