Trading Tech
Thomson Reuters Taps FD-Kx for Velocity Analytics
The vendor will use First Derivatives' Kx technology to provide the underlying analytics and data management for Velocity.
Hargreaves Lansdown Live with Calastone Settlement Service
Solution automates settlements for fund distributor
Misys Launches Cloud Platform for Solutions
Misys FinCloud includes all its solutions in one private cloud-based environment.
Axioma Opens Tokyo Office Amid Increased Client Demand
Kiichi Takai will join the firm's Tokyo office as a consultant.
Nasdaq Launches Validator Testing, Quality Platform
API-independent platform to support quality and testing processes for exchanges, clearing houses and CSDs.
Machine Learning Lead Topic on NATAS C-Level Panel
Executives say AI and machine learning are some of the most important technology trends going forward.
Cyber Risk Still Top Concern for Firms, but Asia Economic Slowdown Also Worrisome, DTCC Survey Says
Survey saw a 21 percent increase in people worried Asia's economic slowdown could hurt global economy compared to last year's survey.
NATAS C-Level Panel Focuses on Machine Learning
Executives say AI and machine learning are some of the most important technology trends going forward.
StatPro Adds Benchmark Analysis to Revolution
The latest version of StatPro's analytics platform includes functionality for creating composite benchmarks, and other performance-related tools.
GlobalView Preps Excel-Like ‘CurveBuilder’
The platform offers an "Excel-like" interface for those used to pricing energy and commodities contracts using spreadsheets.
Almax Nets Funding to Grow Analytics Platform
Officials say the funding will help the vendor to enhance and grow its platform while working with early adopters.
SIX Introduces Bilateral Platform for OTC Securities
The first trade on XBTR was executed between Credit Suisse and Leoteq
Corporate Actions: Only the Strong Survive
Spending by market participants in this area will increase over the next five years, says new report
NATAS Panel: Identify Business Strategy Before Innovating
Financial firms need to determine which systems best serve their strategy before completely overhauling their IT infrastructure
National Bank of Canada Taps TickSmith
The bank is using TickSmith's TickVault program to cope with volumes of quote and trade data that were exceeding the limits of traditional technologies.
Icap Taps OpenFin for Desktop Version of Fusion Data, Trading Portal
Icap is using OpenFin's technology to create a desktop version of its Fusion portal that also allows it to interoperate with other applications and data sources.
Thomson Reuters Releases Power Markets App on Eikon
The new tool will help power companies balance supply and consumption, and help traders plan day-ahead strategies.
MayStreet Bows DaaS Packet Capture, Data Processing
The cloud-based service allows clients to convert data from high-precision formats to those used for research and compliance.
SR Labs Snares Wombat Vet for Pre-Sales
Fellows previously spent nine years working with the Wombat product line that is now owned by SR Labs.
MayStreet Adds DaaS for US Equities, Futures & Options
The firm plans to extend the service to Europe and Asia in the coming months.
The Symphony Builds
Last week Symphony previewed its plans to expand beyond chat. Even still, not much has changed in the communication space.
Calypso President: Acquisition Means Greater Focus on Technology
Partner of acquiring firm expects double-digit growth out of Calypso going forward.
LSEG, Oslo Børs Extend Partnership
The new 5-year agreement will take effect April 2017
TriOptima Successfully Compress Swedish Krona Rate Swaps in Nasdaq
The service eliminated 40 percent of Nasdaq's outstanding swap inventory.