Trading Tech
AcadiaSoft Launches Consulting Services for Initial Margin Rules
Vendor will provide a service that advises banks and buy-side firms seeking margin-model approval from the Fed ahead of 2018 deadline
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.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 80: All About Digital Currencies (And Some Libor, Politics & Game of Thrones)
There were major moves in the crypto space this week, which James has covered closely. They also discuss Libor's future phase-out, talk politics and analyze Game of Thrones.
LiquidityBook Names Twitter Vet Andy Carroll as Chief Architect
Carroll has over 30 years of experience, most recently serving as tech lead of Twitter’s NFL live-streaming project
Euroclear and Paxos Break Up over Blockchain Project
Euroclear abandons Bankchain platform but startup says launch will go ahead in 2018
Big xyt Launches Cloud Platform Spin-off Liquidity Cockpit
Platform provides interactive analytics for both dark and lit markets and tracks large-in-scale trading activity.
Trading Tech Vendor Horizon Taps Ultumus for ETF Data
Paris-based algorithmic trading platform provider Horizon Software has incorporated data on global exchange-traded funds from specialist data vendor Ultumus into its platform.
StatPro Enlists Entwistle for Americas Sales
Entwistle has more than 20 years' experience in sales of technology and data solutions to financial markets clients.
Nasdaq Blends Behavioral Science and Buy-Side Surveillance with Sybenetix Acquisition
Nasdaq purchases buy-side surveillance vendor to integrate behavioral analysis into market oversight
CFTC Approves LedgerX Bitcoin CCP
Long-awaited ruling shows digital currencies are pushing for institutional-grade market structure
ITG Upgrades Triton EMS for Mifid II Compliance
The new features lets clients drill down on analytics and improves data capture, in line with European rules.
Shank Boards Apcela
Shank's operations background in other industries will see him take responsibility for overseeing day-to-day operations at Apcela.
TMX to Replace Legacy Tech for Clearing and Implement New Mutual Funds Channel
Canadian exchange operator details latest updates regarding new clearing and settlement platform, progress of new mutual fund platform.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 79: IBM's Major Moves & FCA Worries about Mifid II Readiness
IBM makes headway with blockchain and encryption services; the FCA's Stephen Hanks says firms need to make decisions about their ARMs and APA providers soon.
The Far Pavilions
Throwing more technology at technology problems is rarely the answer, but keeping central questions in mind can prompt beneficial reform
Artificial Intelligence Takes Over CRM as GDPR Looms
A growing number of buy-side professionals are using machine learning in their CRM systems to analyze and interpret investor data.
Tradeweb Invests in DealVector to Grow Fixed-Income Suite of Solutions
DealVector has over 600,000 deals loaded on its platform across more than 1,000 firms and plans to grow that base with this investment.
Illuminate Takes $1.6 Million Stake in TickSmith
Investment will fuel the tick data management platform's expansion into New York and London.
Synechron Signs Calypso Implementation Deal with SIX
Synechron will train SIX employees on Calypso features to manage triparty activities.
Bats Europe Rolls out Penultimate Mifid II Exchange Upgrades
Trade reporting, order keeping and transparency capabilities enhanced by exchange group ahead of Mifid II
London Stock Exchange Partners with IBM on Blockchain for SMEs
Distributed ledger project hopes to digitize shareholder processes for paper-based markets
Wall Street Horizon Beefs Up Enchilada with Europe and Asia Index Data
WSH has expanded its coverage of international companies with the addition of European and Asian large caps to its Enchilada platform.
IBM Debuts Full Encryption with z14 Mainframe Release
IBM Z will allow for full encryption without performance disruptions to service-level agreements, IBM's Nick Sardino says.
Kx Integrates ChartIQ into Data Visualization Tool
Kx Systems adds HTML5-based charting technology to Dashboards for Kx