Trading Tech
Risky Alternative: Solving Enterprise Risk for Alternative Investments
As institutional investors increase their allocations to alternative investments, they’re finding that they need to improve their analytical capabilities when it comes to monitoring enterprise risk.
The Industry Reacts to Dark Pool Fines
While most were not surprised by the size of the penalties, there are plenty residual effects still to be felt from the news.
Nasdaq Launches Options Trading Kill Switches in Wake of Data Outages
The switch will halt trading during emergencies such as market data outages
CJC, AVT Ally for APAC IP Telephony Support
The service will help CJC become a one-stop-shop for managed services
DTCC Hits LEI Milestone
Adoption of identifier is 'achieving maturity and momentum'
GTS CEO Talks Acquisition of Barclays' DMM Business
GTS's new customers can expect sophisticated technology organizing information in innovative ways.
Nikko Asset Management Taps SmartStream’s TLM OnDemand for Reconciliations
TLM OnDemand for reconciliations is the software-as-a-service version of SmartStream's reconciliations technology.
Toward Mobility: Building More Than a Scaled-Down Desktop Environment
The quest for connectivity between the working world and the digital experience.
RHB Investments Taps Fidessa for Asian Trading Platform
Malaysian bank implements front-office platform for Asian algorithmic trading.
Avelacom Brings Low-Latency Managed Connectivity Infrastructure to Emerging Markets
The vendor is creating a network of Points of Presence in emerging markets.
AltX Adds Data, Alerts; Signs Jefferies for Alternatives Analytics Platform
Clients will be able to load their own data into the AltX platform, and to receive alerts when data such as filings changes.
Golden Copy: Is ‘Gatca’ Readiness Slipping?
Little-seen update from standards architect shows changes in country line-up
Updata Narrows Focus on Analytics in 2016 as Data Terminal Biz Becomes ‘Saturated'
The vendor will focus its efforts on providing a value-add analytics front-end to partners' datasets.
AI a Go
The Google-developed AI program AlphaGo mastered what was considered to be the toughest board game for AI to crack, Go.
Macrobond Preps Workstation Upgrade; Focuses on Chart-Sharing, Dependencies
The vendor's latest update allows users to share charts with different applications and to spot dependencies between datasets.
Chi-X Australia Selects Solarflare's Flareon Ultra
California-based vendor will aid Chi-X Australia's trading platform.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 2: Blockchain, StatPro-Investor Analytics Merger
Dan and Anthony chat about the DTCC's white paper on blockchain and a big merger on the buy side.
Cambridge Blockchain Wins Santander InnoVentures Distributed Ledger Challenge
Startup's solution focuses on identity-management issues financial services firms face.
Markit Eyes Regulation-Led Liquidity Tools, Real-Time Bond Pricing for '16
The vendor is expanding its fixed income pricing capabilities in response to opportunities created by new regulations.
Morningstar Invests Extra $10M in PitchBook
Seattle-based PitchBook will use the fundingto expand its coverage, add features, and hire more staff.
Hammerstone Taps Airex for Report Distribution
Hammerstone officials say using Airex will allow the company to reach potential clients outside its core base.
The DTCC's Fear of Missing Out on the Blockchain
Millenials like to joke around about "FOMO," but it was a pillar of the financial services industry that showed it didn't want to get left behind this week.
DTCC Chief Technology Architect Talks Blockchain
Rob Palatnick gives his thoughts on the DTCC's recently published white paper regarding the need for industry collaboration around blockchain.
Singapore, Taiwan Exchange Agreement Signals Future Intent
TWSE subsidiary to join SGX as trading member, facilitating trading links between the bourses.