Trading Tech
OTAS Readies APIs, Out-of-Box Visualization Tools for App Developers
London-based analytics provider OTAS Technologies is preparing to launch a set of APIs and visualization widgets this quarter that will enable customers to develop applications based on its derived analytics that can be used by traders and portfolio…
Tradeweb Launches Electronic Trading for Active US Treasury Bonds
A new order book on the venue's Dealerweb platform will support most liquid, on-the-run bonds, to be traded by major dealers and electronic market makers.
Charles River Launches Integrated Cloud Compliance Environment
Charles River Development has announced the debut of its latest cloud offering for buy-side clients, geared towards centralizing data, software and services that it is dubbing "Compliance-as-a-Service" (CaaS).
Six Eyes Swiss Trade Repository
Six has announced its intention to establish a trade repository for derivative transactions, in association with a number of investment bank customers.
Arcontech Eyes Central Bank Data Distribution
UK-based market data technology provider Arcontech is seeking to position itself as an "exclusive" distributor of information from central banks, which will make distribution of market-moving information from central banks fairer than current practices,…
12Horizons Readies Frankfurt-Zurich Microwave Connection
Singapore-based microwave telecommunications company 12Horizons rolled out its microwave radio frequency data transmission network between Deutsche Börse and the SIX Swiss Exchange into live production on June 1.
YCharts Unveils New-Look Platform with More Watchlists, Customization
Chicago-based fundamental analysis provider YCharts rolled out a new version of its web-based dashboard for professional users today, Wednesday, June 4, that makes more data readily available on users' main displays, and allows them to customize what…
Spectracom and FSMLabs Partner on Time Synch
Spectracom, a Rochester, New York-based provider of global navigation satellite systems will integrate the TimeKeeper software from Austin-based time synchronization specialist FSMLabs into its 10 gigabit-per-second network clock.
Axioma Updates Risk Modeling Platform
The provider's Risk Model Machine (RMM) version 7.6 includes an advanced content builder program and new factor libraries, providing flexibility when building custom models.
Sandell AM Takes SunGard's Hedge360
The alternative asset manager, which specializes in middle market event-driven and credit investments, will use Hedge360 for portfolio management and integrated trading, risk, and operations.
Euronext UK Markets Gains RIE Status
The London-based venue in the Euronext group, Euronext UK Markets, has been granted Recognized Investment Exchange (RIE) status by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ahead of the group being spun out by parent company IntercontinentalExchange (ICE…
Raiffeisen Bank Rolls Out Asset Control
Austrian bank Raiffeisen Bank International is deploying financial data management systems provider Asset Control's AC Plus data management platform, in a move to achieve centralized market data management for end-of- day valuations and market risk…
ING Installs MDX Tech for Real-Time Fixed Income Data Distribution
Dutch banking group ING has rolled out the MDXT Connect data connectivity platform from UK-based data technology provider MDX Technology to enable the bank to distribute real-time fixed income prices and data analytics from its trading desk in Amsterdam…
The Art and the Science of SSgA
SSgA weathered the financial crisis thanks in part to its passive investment strategies. With good times returning, though, it has had to evolve with the market and is now looking at advanced beta, while at the same time growing its active investment…
NovaSparks Adds FPGA Handlers for ICE, Eurex Feeds
French FPGA feed handler and data appliance provider NovaSparks has rounded out its futures data offering with the addition of feed handlers for IntercontinentalExchange's iMpact feed and Eurex's Enhanced Order Book Interface (EOBI) feed.
Aequitas Taps LSE's MillenniumIT for Trading, Data
Startup Canadian exchange Aequitas Innovations has named the London Stock Exchange's MillenniumIT technology subsidiary to provide its exchange platforms, following a request-for-proposal process involving MillenniumIT and other vendors.
Solace Boosts Data Appliance Throughput with New Routers
Ottawa-based hardware messaging appliance provider Solace Systems has rolled out two new message routers and a new version of its operating system to support Big Data systems and cloud computing architectures.
Instinet Debuts Last-Hour VWAP Crossing
Instinet has announced the addition of a last-hour match for executions at the consolidated volume-weighted average price (VWAP), running from 3.00-4.00 PM.
Australia's TCorp Chooses Numerix CrossAsset
The New South Wales Treasury Corporation (TCorp), the Australian state's central financing authority and government securities issuer, is using Numerix for effective risk management of its clients' debt portfolios.
Merlon Capital Partners Expands with SimCorp
Sydney-based Merlon Capital Partners is now using SimCorp Dimension's Front Office suite after a two-month deployment, extending a relationship first established in 2010.
Custom Connect Beams up Bevaart to CTO Role
Netherlands-based Custom Connect, a provider of carrier-neutral fiber and microwave connectivity services has appointed Rutger Bevaart as its new chief technology officer and lead architect, and has incorporated Bevaart's company, Xconnect24, a provider…
NBAD, Celer Partner on Electronic FX
National Bank of Abu Dhabi says it will partner with London-based Celer Technologies to develop global market e-commerce applications for foreign exchange (FX) and related markets.
State Street Taps Calastone for Order Routing Service
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) went live on the Calastone order routing service for its range of UK- and Luxembourg-domiciled funds.
Icap Taps IPC for Voice Trading Connectivity
The global interdealer broker will now use trading communications provider IPC's Trader Voice service, in addition to its Connexus extranet and Direct Connect ethernet data service.