Trading Tech
OTAS Launches Real-Time TCA
OTAS Technologies has announced the launch of OTAS InTrade, its real-time engine for transaction cost analysis (TCA) and performance analysis.
Linedata Integrates InvestSoft Fixed Income, Derivatives Analytics
Linedata has embedded InvestSoft's BondPro analytics library into its own analytics platform to improve its coverage of esoteric products
SunGard, Aite Study Highlights 'Firefighting' Versus Strategic Data Management Split
A new survey of 48 firms shows a marked split on the buy side between those with a long-term plan, and those without one.
Swing Löw, Sweet Chariot
It's a good Monday to be German, although perhaps less so if you're in Buenos Aires right now.
Bats Chi-X Europe Bolsters Interoperable Clearing
Bats Chi-X Europe has announced that it will extend its interoperable clearing program to include exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs).
Updata Launches ‘Integrate’ Database Tool for Firms to Chart In-House Data
UK-based technical analysis software provider Updata has released a new tool, dubbed Updata Integrate, which maps data from client firms’ in-house databases to the vendor’s Professional analytics workstation, enabling users to display their own data in…
Hitachi Data Systems, Informatica Ally on Legacy Platform Retirement
Hitachi Data Systems (HDS), the storage, software and services subsidiary of Japanese technology conglomerate Hitachi, is partnering with data integration software provider Informatica to provide a technology platform abstraction and retirement service…
Infrastructure special report
June 2014 Sponsored by Intel
Investment Book of Record ─ Webcast
On June 26, Waters hosted a webcast to discuss one of the most pressing and important technological developments on the buy side in recent memory ─ the development of an investment book of record (IBOR) system.
Linedata Partners with InvestSoft for Fixed Income, Derivatives Analytics
Linedata has entered into a partnership with InvestSoft Technology where Linedata will provide InvestSoft's BondPro analytics engine for fixed income and credit derivatives to its asset management clients.
Tick Data Bows Cloud Data Storage, Access
Historical tick-level trade and quote data provider Tick Data has introduced cloud-hosted options to allow firms without large IT and storage infrastructures to access and run analytics on the vendor's full tick history.
Fidessa Upgrades IMS to Version 14, Adds Compliance
London-based Fidessa has upgraded its Investment Management System (IMS) to version 14, bolstering its reporting capabilities and adding new compliance functionality.
SS&C Signs Two for Global Wealth Platform
SS&C Technologies has announced that both Vancity Investment Management and the Lucie and Andre Chagnon Foundation have selected its Global Wealth Platform (GWP).
TPI Enlists Matriks as Turkish Data Distributor
Turkish data vendor Matriks Bilgi Dagitim Hizmetleri has signed a deal with Tullett Prebon Information (TPI), the data arm of interdealer broker Tullett Prebon, to distribute TPI's over-the-counter prices on global commodities to its client base of…
Fincad Updates F3 Valuation, Analytics Platform
Canadian over-the-counter derivatives pricing and risk management software vendor Fincad will roll out a new version of its F3 enterprise valuation and risk analytics platform in the coming weeks, with increased support for foreign exchange derivatives,…
New Approaches to Sourcing, Managing Corporate Actions Data -- Webcast
On July 8, Inside Reference Data hosted a webcast about how financial firms can make the sourcing and processing of corporate actions data more efficient and effective by adopting new approaches, such as the use of a data utility
Imatchative Goes Live with Inaugural Product AltX
San Francisco-based startup Imatchative has launched AltX, an online platform that allows institutional investors to connect with hedge funds for due diligence and capital allocation purposes.
Bloomberg Acquires RTS RealTime Systems
Bloomberg has acquired low-latency connectivity and trading support provider RTS RealTime Systems to expand its exchange connectivity through RTS’ existing global network of datacenters.
ITRS Names Former FTSE Exec Warren CEO
ITRS Group, a London-based provider of real-time systems monitoring and management technology, has hired Guy Warren as chief executive, replacing Kevin Covington, who will continue to serve as a senior advisor to ITRS after more than five years as CEO.
MDX Tech Taps CFSI as Canadian Agent
UK market data connectivity supplier MDX Technology has appointed Toronto-based consulting services startup Collaborative Financial Services Inc (CFSI) as its sole agent in Canada, as part of its ongoing expansion into North America.
SoftSolutions Implements MillenniumIT Protocol for Borsa Italiana Bond Markets
London Stock Exchange-owned Borsa Italiana has rolled out Italian fixed income connectivity and trading software provider SoftSolutions' connectivity suite to support the implementation of the new data protocol from LSE-owned exchange technology provider…
StatPro Gives Asset Managers Access to Nasdaq Index Data on Revolution
Portfolio data and analytics software vendor StatPro is to make more than 41,000 indexes in the Nasdaq Global Index Family available to asset managers via its cloud-based Revolution analytics desktop platform, as a result of joining Nasdaq OMX's Elite…
BNP Paribas Opens Reporting Tool to Agency Lending Clients
BNP Paribas Securities Services has announced that its agency lending clients can now access its interactive reporting solution, Data Navigation Analysis (DNA), and gain better oversight and control over their lending activities.
SGX Moves Forward with HKEx Partnership, Opens Local Derivatives Office
The Singapore Exchange has opened its "liquidity hub" point of presence (PoP) in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing's datacenter-the first step in a series of moves to facilitate closer cooperation between the exchanges, including setting up PoPs in each…