Trading Tech
The Build-vs-Buy Debate: Buy Gains Steam
Two hedge fund technologists talk about what goes through their minds when considering a new platform.
Axoni-Organized Group Completes Blockchain Experiment for Equity Swaps Processing
Distributed-ledger vendor's group included five Tier-1 banks.
NovaSparks Cuts Book-Building Latency FPGA Ticker Plant
NovaSparks has taken 300 nanoseconds out of its feed-handling process by rewriting its book-building component.
Colt Adds Data, Trading Venues to PrizmNet
The network provider is expanding its connectivity to equities and FX markets in the US and Canada
Tech Manager at Asset Manager 'Praying' for Mifid II Delay
A technologist at Franklin Templeton Investments voices concerns about regulation.
IBOR: The Tireless Pursuit of a ‘Perfect Home’
From boutique asset managers to institutional investors, the investment book of record (IBOR) is a continued source of fascination and, for some, frustration born of experience. This year’s SS&C Deliver (the first combined SS&C and Advent annual user…
DZ Bank’s Group Treasury Optimizes Collateral Management with Sapient
German bank automates processes with help of consulting group.
Selerity Bows ‘Microtopics,’ Personalized Content
The three new services will enable Selerity clients to monitor trending topics, and to apply Selerity's contextual analysis to proprietary content.
Perseus Expands EMEA Sales Team
The vendor has hired two telecoms sales veterans to bolster its European sales presence.
SEC Changes Fund Reporting Regs
The new reporting requirements will make it easier for investors and the SEC to analyze fund data.
Solace Rebrands, Rolls Out Tech Initiatives
Solace has added messaging and cloud support, new functions and an online development resource, while also dropping the "Systems" from its name.
Panelists Question Future of Back-Office Operations
A C-level panel at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed where the benefit is in firms' back offices going forward.
Flexibility, Scalability Key for Unigestion in Adoption of SimCorp Dimension
Swiss boutique asset manager Unigestion updates IT architecture to enable wider scope of asset-class investment and better time to market.
LME Swaps Datacenters for Data Platform, LME Select Improvements in 2017
LME datacenter switch will support major technology developments to be delivered next year.
Drillinginfo Buys GlobalView to Expand Energy Data Capabilities
The acquisition will enable Drillinginfo to incorporate third-party content and GlobalView's MarketView platform.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 39: Blockchain Features
Dan, Anthony and Emilia discuss their three-part blockchain series.
GreenKey Releasing 'Pocket Turret' Mobile App
Its app will have many turret functionalities and pave the way for GreenKey's larger compliance program.
Aqumin Names Johnson NY Sales Director
Johnson will be showcasing Aqumin's data visualization tools at the Buy-Side Technology North American Summit on Oct. 13 at the Marriot Marquis hotel in New York.
Latest Pound Crash Illustrates Need for Patience
Everyone wants to point the finger at something, or someone, when it comes to flash crashes, but sometimes it's not that simple.
Cloud9 Gets $30 Million in Latest Round of Funding
The vendor will look to expand support in Europe and Asia, with an eye toward Latin America.
LMAX Taps Metamako to Replace Taps
Upgrading its technology to incorporate Metamako's switches will allow LMAX to consolidate aggregation and network tapping functions.
Avelacom Adds DGCX Data, Trading Connectivity
Avelacom says the partnership will help traders identify new arbitrage trading opportunities across key financial and commodity derivatives markets.
EY Partners with Paxos on Blockchain Gold Settlement Service
Advisory firm will offer consulting services and help gold market participants with implementation of vendor's service.
Sizing Up Blockchain: A Special Report
This 12-page special report looks at the promise and hype surrounding distributed-ledger technologies.