Trading Tech
SEF Infrastructure Unaffected by RFQ Rules Kerfuffle
A joint ISDA–Sifma poll shows near universal dislike for a CFTC proposal on SEFs, but it turns out the regulator has already changed its tune. In this respect, at least, SEFs are safe from a mass exodus.
Ada Investments Jumps on Gravitas Private Cloud
New York-based Ada Investments will migrate its core services and production applications to the private cloud of Gravitas, a co-sourcing platform providing cloud technology, collaborative outsourcing and risk support to the alternative investment…
Kerius Takes Numerix CrossAsset
Boutique financial risk management advisory Kerius, based in Paris and Geneva, will integrate the Numerix CrossAsset derivatives pricing analytics platform for its hedge modeling business.
DTCC To Establish Japanese OTC Trade Repository
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has received approval from Japanese regulators to launch the first trade repository in the nation for the reporting of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives trades.
Prescient Ridge Goes Live on New Trading Infrastructure
Highland Park, IL-based Prescient Ridge Management (PRM), a managed futures fund specializing in short-duration, systematic trading strategies, has gone live with its new trading infrastructure incorporating Connamara’s Made-to-Measure components.
Study: Legacy Systems, Decentralization Stunt Growth
A survey conducted by Nielsen for buy-side technology vendor SimCorp’s StrategyLab research arm reveals that older platforms imply higher costs and slower response to business and regulatory requirements.
Anova Adds Intelligent Alerting Functionality for Decision-Making, Compliance
Surbiton, UK-based DST Global Solutions, a provider of investment management technology and services, has unveiled what it has dubbed “intelligent alerts” functionality within its Anova data management platform.
Be Careful What You Wish For
While many bemoan the lack of regulatory sophistication when it comes to analyzing the markets, the flip side is just as costly.
Fidessa Unleashes Market Abuse Monitor for Europe
UK-based vendor Fidessa has announced the release of the Market Abuse Monitor surveillance tool for its sell-side clients in Europe.
PT Schroder Takes Omgeo for Post-Trade Automation
PT Schroder Investment Management Indonesia has selected Omgeo Central Trade Manager (CTM), becoming the first asset manager in the region to go live on the service.
Infrastructure Isn't Everything, But It Helps
High-frequency traders continue to find value in emerging markets, but just how important is a city's existing infrastructure?
Options Expands FX Connectivity
Private financial cloud provider Options has expanded connectivity to 60 global foreign exchange (FX) markets
Can Windows, Samsung Make a Run at Apple in the Tablet Space?
Windows and Samsung have made moves to cut into Apple's dominance in the tablet space. Will they find any buyers on the buy side?
Algorithmic Trading special report
March 2013 - sponsored by: Azul Systems, OneMarketData
LSE, LCH Agree Revised Offer Terms
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) and LCH.Clearnet have announced the agreement of revised terms that will see the exchange group take a majority stake in the clearinghouse.
Berkeley Futures Offers DMA Through CQG
Berkeley Futures, a UK futures, options and foreign exchange (FX) broker is now offering direct market access (DMA) via all CQG platforms, including CQG Trader, QTrader, ChartTrader, CQG API, and CQG's flagship product, CQG Integrated Client.
Fenics and Traiana Team Up On OTC FX Derivatives
Fenics Software, a GFI Group company, has signed an agreement with Traiana that will allow Fenics customers to manage the reporting of OTC foreign exchange (FX) derivatives into swaps data repositories and clearing houses.
