Trading Tech
S&P Capital IQ Updates QuantFactory
S&P Capital IQ's Real-Time Solutions has announced the release of QuantFactory 5.3.2, the new version of its automated trading platform.
Linear Investments Moves to TradingScreen's TradePrime Platform
London-based hedge fund Linear Investments has announced it will use TradingScreen's TradePrime Platform for execution, order and risk management, as well as to help support compliance processes.
As Clientele Grow, LatAm Wealth Managers See Tech Chasing Behind
Ernst & Young’s second survey of wealth managers found that firms in the region are far more likely to use proprietary solutions and a pooled organizational approach than their counterparts—even, in some cases, within the same global firm—to the North. A…
BA Pension Fund Flying with BNY
The two pension schemes of British Airways, with a combined value of approximately $26 billion, have taken OTC derivatives and collateral management services from BNY Mellon.
Warsaw Bourse Goes Live with UTP
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) has successfully completed the first day of trading using NYSE Euronext's Universal Trading Platform (UTP).
DTCC Expands Florida Presence
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced that it has selected Tampa, FL for the latest phase of its expansion, along with a $4.8 million investment.
SunGard, Otkritie Pair on Currency Conversion and Algo Trading
SunGard has announced a deal with Moscow-based broker Otkritie Capital to launch an automated ruble-dollar conversion service.
FlexTrade Puts OneMarketData Analytics Into its EMS
FlexTrade Systems, is now offering integration with OneMarketData’s OneTick, a single solution for complex event processing (CEP) and tick data, to enhance FlexTrader, its execution management system (EMS).
What Lies Beneath: An Examination of Risk on the Buy Side (Part 2)
In part two of his examination of risk on the buy side, Anthony Malakian looks at how the regulatory environment is changing the way risk is managed and reported on, and delves into the buy versus build trade-off for risk-related technology.
Trading Technologies, MexDer Link Via CME's Globex
Trading Technologies' X-Trader has linked with MexDer, a leading venue for Mexican benchmark derivatives, as activity in the Central American market steadily ramps up.
Boston Mutual Fund Adopts Linedata for Fund Accounting
Northeast Investors Trust will use Linedata Mfact fund accounting software to streamline portfolio and general ledger accounting, reduce operational risk and to augment the flexibility of its reporting capabilities.
Traiana Launches Swap Data Repository Service
Post-trade vendor Traiana has announced the successful launch of Harmony TR, its swap data repository (SDR) service, which aids with compliance for regulations regarding the reporting of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trade data.
Omgeo Enhances Collateral Optimization Capabilities
Post-trade vendor specialist Omgeo has announced the expansion of ProtoColl, its collateral and margin management product, to cater for regulatory measures.
The Rock and the Hard Place
Doing more with less is all well and good, but the unpalatable truth is that sometimes, more requires more.
Fidessa Enables ASEAN Through Broker Partnerships
London-headquartered vendor Fidessa has announced that participants on its trading network are now able to trade across the Association of South-East Asian (ASEAN) markets from a single connection, due to partnerships with leading regional brokers.
Latency Priorities Shift from Speed to Predictability
As latency improvements become harder—and more expensive—to achieve, firms are weighing the cost-benefit analysis of pursuing ever-decreasing latency advantages, and placing more emphasis on leveraging existing investments in low-latency infrastructures…