Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions
Cleartrade to Retain Data Feed Format Amid Deutsche Börse Platform Migration
The exchange has elected to keep its data feeds despite switching trading platforms
Patience Key for LatAm's Mila Going Forward
Latin American exchange consortium still a long way to go, but has made progress.
When a Breach is a 'Good Thing'
Weighing the benefits of certain data breaches.
Tullett Prebon Information Rigs Up Energy Data Deals with SCB Group, Numerco
Deals will enable the vendor to expand its biofuel and nuclear fuel coverage
Sygnity, Misys Announce Polish Partnership
Sygnity joins the Misys InFusion Programme in Poland
It's About the People: A Look at The SS&C-Advent Deal & HFT's Big Week Ahead
Anthony looks at what the deal will mean for the sell side, and what's to come for HFT this week
FactSet Acquires Code Red
The deal will complete the vendor's research management offering
LSE to Split Russell Investments Units, Seeks Sale of AM Arm
The exchange operator will keep and integrate indexes with FTSE
London Stock Exchange Group to Sell Russell Investment Management Biz, Retains Indexes
LSEG rejects Russell's asset management unit, keeps indexes
Mexico's BMV to Use Nasdaq Smarts for Market Surveillance
Smarts will help monitor predatory HFT practices
KCG BondPoint Integrates With Charles River IMS
Charles River clients to begin using BondPoint throughout 2015
Beeston's Startup VC Illuminate Ups Focus on Data, FinTech Vendors; Gets Funding Infusion from Capsicum
Additional investment will allow VC to accelerate funding of data and financial technology providers.
SmartStream Acquires Algorithmics Collateral Assets From IBM
Algorithmics Collateral will be rebranded TLM Collateral Management.
Acquisition Target Inches Closer as BGC Partners Extend GFI Offer
BGC Partners draws closer to GFI Group takeover with two week extension
Comment: SS&C Acquires Advent as Another Vendor Bites the Dust
SS&C's acquisition of Advent has turned it into one of the industry's foremost buy-side technology shops.
Quandl Taps DataYes for Chinese Fundamental Data
Alliance gives Quandl clients access to Chinese data, while DataYes gains distribution in North America.
UPDATED: SS&C to Buy Advent Software in $2.7 Billion Deal
Major buy-side vendors agree acquisition deal is 'defining moment' for the space
JonesTrading Institutional Opens London Office
Move will help broker focus on cross-border trading between US and Europe
NYSE to Launch a New Trading Platform Dubbed Pillar
Pillar will first go live on Arca in Q3 2015.
Covington Joins M&A Consultants BLC Advisors
Veteran exec Covington has 28 years of experience in the banking and financial technology industries.
VWD Expands Tullett FX Volatility Data for Corporate Treasury Clients, Traders
Expanded distribution deal covers FX forwards and forward options on global currencies, primarily for corporate clients
Incubators Level 39, Nest Agree to Partnership, Open ‘Tech Trade Route'
The two incubators will share resources.
BATS Expands Into FX With Hotspot FX Market
BATS expands into non-equity trading businesses with this move.
PureGroup Taps Cordatum as Launch Partner for Fund Data Analytics
Consultancy will advise PureGroup on bringing predictive tools to market.