Trading Tech
All About the Buy Side in London
This year's iteration of the Buy-Side Technology European Summit featured an array of London-based asset management firms, and an even greater number of topics covered. Anthony highlights some of the coverage produced by colleagues James Rundle and…
Front-Office Influence Wanes in Modern Buy-Side Firms
A hard-and-fast rule in buy-side firms used to be that the trader’s word was God, at least for middle- and back-office teams who often had to scramble to implement their requests at short notice. Given the increased focus on cost savings and efficiency,…
NAFIS 2014: Rising Volumes Present New Analytics Challenges
As market data volumes in the US continue to grow, firms are coming under increasing pressure to modernize their data infrastructures and respond quickly and cost effectively to new requirements for data analytics, according to a panel at this week's…
NAFIS 2014: Cloud's Security Concerns Continue to Outweigh Cost Savings
Firms can deliver significant cost savings by moving their data infrastructures into the cloud, but concerns over security--as well as mistrust of services providers for whom capital markets are not their primary focus--are holding back migration,…
Delegated Reporting not a Silver Bullet for the Buy Side
While delegated reporting for derivative transactions can ease some of the strain on buy-side firms, the onus is still firmly on them to ensure the accuracy of what’s being reported on their behalf, and this can be difficult to determine, senior…
IMA Publishes IBOR Standards, but Every IBOR is Unique
Just as the UK's Investment Management Association (IMA) releases the first circular on the requirements and definition of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR), panelists at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit in London on Tuesday reflected on what…
Obstacles to Modernizing Infrastructure
Other than cost, asked Imtiaz Koujagli, VP of equity research and software at Deutsche Bank Securities, what is the biggest impediment to modernizing a firm's technology infrastructure? A North American Financial Information Summit panel had a few ideas.
Liquid, ConvergEx Pen Agreement
OEMS provider Liquid and prime services division of ConvergEx have signed a joint marketing agreement wherein Liquid will be offered to ConvergEx's roster of hedge fund, family office, mutual fund, and registered advisor customers.
Altibase Looks to NFV, SDN for Data Security Uses
In-memory database provider Altibase is working to incorporate Network Functions Virtualization and Software-Defined Networking to its products to serve a range of use cases, including data security.
Nous Expands Asset Classes, Adds Feed to Trading ‘Game'
Startup mobile trading application and data provider Nous has expanded the asset classes available for trading on its Spark Profit trading game--which the vendor uses to collect consumer investment predictions for use by institutional traders--and has…
Redline Certifies Azul's Zing Runtime Tool
Trading platform provider Redline says Zing, which focuses on low-latency performance monitoring for Java applications, will now be supported for users looking to optimize execution strategies across asset classes.
ITG Bows Peer Analytics Data Tools
Broker and research provider ITG has unveiled its Peer Analytics Suite, which comprises a range of datasets and analytical tools ranging from raw trade data to detailed performance reporting and consulting engagements, aimed at helping institutional…
ASX Connects Co-Lo to SGX
The Australian Securities Exchange announced that customers co-located in its Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC) datacenter and on its ASX Net financial network in Australia can now connect to the Singapore Exchange's co-location center in Singapore via…
Lucera Introduces Dedicated FX Platform
The high-performance infrastructure provider says its new LumeFX offering will use an adaptive smart order router to consolidate multiple liquidity venues for users trading in spot currencies.
FCA Expresses Concern over System Readiness for EMIR Compliance
While market participants continue to struggle with requirements of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), some relief has come from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). With that, though, is also a warning shot about having systems…
Buy Side Has an Eye, but Not a Finger on the Pulse, say Tech Chiefs
While buy-side firms are aware of so-called disruptive technologies, the industry as a whole is not keen to press ahead with early adoption in most cases, tech chiefs at buy-side firms said at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit’s C-Level panel. Some…
Thomson Reuters Adds FlexTrade EMS to Eikon
Thomson Reuters has integrated FlexTrade’s execution management system (EMS) and Autex indications of interest (IOI) data into its flagship desktop, Eikon.
Spinaris Capital Chooses OptionsCity for FX and Options Trading
London-based Spinaris Capital will expand its FX and energy options trading utilizing the Metro and Freeway platforms from Chicago-based OptionsCity Software.
Push Technology ‘Diffuses' Latest Data Platform
UK-based streaming web technology provider Push Technology has released an updated version of its Diffusion data platform, in a move to offer a faster and more efficient data transfer service.
Deutsche Börse Rolls Out Eurex Real-time Analytics
Deutsche Börse Market Data and Services, the IT arm of Deutsche Börse, has launched a new real-time analytics tool for the most liquid futures traded on its Eurex derivatives market, in an effort to give investors greater insight into market activity and…
Lombard Risk Offers Free XBRL Checker Tool
Risk-management specialist Lombard Risk has announced the launch of a free tool designed to assist reporting firms in determining the root cause of extensible business reporting language (XBRL) errors with regulatory submissions.
Metamako Unveils 48-Port Switch for Expanded Data Distribution
Startup Australian low-latency technology provider Metamako has released a 48-port version of its MetaConnect switch, dubbed MetaConnect 48, which will enable latency-sensitive capital markets participants to fan out data to three times as many devices…
Maitland Gets AIFMD Authorization in Luxembourg
Wealth manager Maitland has been authorized by the Luxembourg regulator CSSF to operate as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) to third-party alternative investment funds (AIFs), and to offer fully compliant AIFMD management company services.
Singapore's UOB Joins Eurex Clearing
Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has become the first Asian member to join Eurex Clearing.