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Vega-Chi Unleashes Credit ATS for Institutional Investors
Vega-Chi, which has operated a multilateral trading facility in Europe for several years, has launched a credit alternative trading system (ATS) that will allow firms in the US to match specific credit products without intermediation.
Double-Edged Sword: Rules of Engagement, Risk Mitigation to Differentiate Liquidity Sources
Venues for liquidity provision abound, but buy-side confidence in them remains fuzzy. Right now, the strategy is deploy everywhere, do your homework before sourcing, and always know the way out.
Neonet Adds Access to Greek, Turkish Equities
Swedish execution services provider Neonet has added access to the Athens and Istanbul stock exchanges.
UB Securities Selects Neonet for Execution Services
The Helsinki-based firm, which forms part of the United Bankers group, has chosen Neonet to provide its execution services.
Neonet Launches Dark Execution Algorithm
Execution services provider Neonet has launched a new dark executing algorithm, which is able to scan connected dark pools automatically.
Nomura Moves Equities Execution Services to Instinet
Japanese bank will shift its execution services across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia to its Instinet business.
Dark Pools Rising
Off-book trading remains a fundamental part of the trading landscape, despite the best efforts of regulators to force dark trades into the open. By Steve Dew-Jones
Neonet Joins Marco Polo Network
Neonet extends equity execution reach within emerging markets.
ConvergEx TCA Goes Global
The upgraded TCA is now available in markets outside of the US.
Jefferies Bache Implements FX Solution from Progress
Originally using Progress just for aggregation of FX spot liquidity, the FX dealer has expanded the relationship.
FPL Updates Execution Venue Reporting Guidelines
New guidelines focus on the European market, promoting greater transparency between brokers and buy-side firms.
TradingScreen Debuts Real-Time TCA
By providing feedback during the trading day, TradingScreen wants to help clients make quick decisions.
Abel Noser Releases FX TCA
The offering comes in response to lawsuits accusing custodian banks of overcharging on FX transactions.
Banca Generali Appoints Neonet for Best Execution
Neonet's SOR will allow Banca Generali extended market access to MTFs while retaining its primary exchange membership.
SunGard's Valdi Connects to Australian Exchange
Valdi Market Access provides market participants with connectivity to the Australian Securities Exchange's PureMatch service.
OptionsCity Integrates with LightSpeed
New software provides access for equities and options traders.
Direct FX Partners with First Derivatives for Forex
FD's Delta Flow technology was selected to fulfill Direct FX's execution and liquidity needs.
Commerzbank Partners with smartTrade for FX
Liquidity Management System integrated into proprietary platform.
Portware Signs with Cuttone for Floor Broker Services
Portware clients will be able to jump into the short floor broker fill line at NYSE.
SunGard Tweaks Execution Services With Fox River Addition
The inclusion of Fox River Execution Solutions is designed to allow buy-side firms to minimize information leakage and decrease overall execution costs, according to SunGard.
IM Trust Selects Fidessa for Latin America
Santiago-based brokerage house chooses Fidessa for its full technology requirements in the Andean region.
