Trading Tech
GLEIF Launches Data Quality Program
First report shows 99% quality in LEI data pool
Selerity Integrates Twitter Into Symphony App
The vendor will filter Twitter to deliver relevant content to traders, investors and analysts
Not Just Another ID in a Database
ISIN Controversy Rises Again in Europe
Japan's Quick, VC Firms Invest $20.5 Million More in Xignite
The new funding will help Xignite expand its sales, marketing and product capabilities.
McGraw-Hill Rebrands S&P Capital IQ, SNL as S&P Global Market Intelligence
Officials describe the name-change as a "galvanizing moment."
European Central Bank Taps SIA-Colt for Target2-Securities Connection
ECB to utilize the SIA network infrastructure to connect to pan-European securities settlement platform.
Major UK Fund Managers Team on Blockchain
According to the Financial Times, five large fund managers are partnering to explore the benefits of blockchain technology.
Almax Enlists Victory Networks, Sumo Capital for AI News Platform Testing
Tests with Victory and Sumo will determine if the platform delivers valuable insights
BCA Research, FiscalNote Partner for US Policy Analytics
The integrated BCA-FiscalNote solution will allow users to predict policy changes and their impact on stocks and sectors.
MDX Embarks on North America Sales Push, Hires Data Vet Maclay
The vendor will start by focusing on the concentration of firms in New York
Aquis Forgoes Implementing Speed Bumps, But Will Ban Predatory High-Frequency Trading
Following the rule change, Aquis officials expect liquidity to further improve.
Citadel Securities Becomes NYSE's Largest DMM, Acquires KCG's Business
Move marks the second new firm to join the DMM space this year.
(Still) Deconstructing the Flash Crash
As Navinder Sarao fights extradition to the US, a new research report tries to pin down the reason as to why the Flash Crash happened. In the end, though, we still only have theories.
CustomerMatrix Co-Founders Discuss Latest Round of Funding
The cognitive computing firm plans on expanding in major fintech hubs.
Thomson Reuters Integrates Wood Mackenzie Oil Supply Data into Eikon, PointConnect Feed
The data will provide analysts and traders with a more comprehensive view of the oil supply chain
Macrobond Improves Data Presentation, Emerging Markets Coverage in Workstation
The vendor is making its platform more efficient and expanding emerging markets coverage
Star-Spangled Exchanges: IT Projects in 2016
As new exchanges enter the market, established bourses need to evolve in order to survive.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 3: Dark Pools, SEC, Enterprise Risk
Dan and Anthony discuss the recent fines levied against dark pools and enterprise risk analytics.
AnalytixInsight Launches Fundamentals Data News, Integrates Proprietary Dataset
The vendor is helping firms identify meaningful changes in its data
Fixed-Income Liquidity: An Alternative FIX
Numerous market participants have responded to the problem of shallow liquidity in fixed-income markets with the launch of new trading platforms, but without any tangible success.
Tradeweb Expands Into US with New ETF Trading Platform
In 2012, Tradeweb launched its European ETF platform, which supports more than 45 percent of OTC electronic ETF trading in Europe.
'Gatca' Takes Shape
Global tax reporting standard, formally called CRS, brings new burdens but also operational benefits, says Mark Davies of DTCC's Avox unit
Dark Pool Fines Could Lead to Reduced Trade Volumes, Changes to Reg ATS
While most were not surprised by the size of the penalties, there are plenty residual effects still to be felt from the news.
AllianceBernstein Taps Interactive Data for Fixed Income Transaction Cost Analysis
The asset manager will used IDC's evaluated prices for analysis of its fixed income trades