Trading Tech
MT5 Platform Adds Access to Knight's Hotspot FX Network
MetaQuotes Software Corp. has integrated its MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform with Knight Capital Group's Hostpot foreign exchange (FX) electronic communications network (ECN).
TMX Atrium Connects to OTC Derivatives Platform Trad-X
Luxembourg-headquartered infrastructure provider TMX Atrium has added connectivity to Tradition's Trad-X, a trading platform for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives.
StatPro Plots Revolution in the Cloud
New cloud-based platform scheduled for rollout over the next two years will provide more powerful analytics and flexibility, officials say.
Market Data Drives Takeup at Equinix LD5 Datacenter
Officials say access to market data vendors is proving a key attraction for financial firms.
MST Capital Uses TradingScreen EMS
The Aussie hedge fund has been collaborating with the vendor since early this year.
DST Global Launches Corporate Actions Automation Software
Surbiton, UK-based software provider DST Global Solutions has launched a new operational risk management tool aimed at the investment management community.
Kx Systems Updates Data Storage Software
Data analysis provider Kx Systems, headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, has released a new version of its kbd+ software.
WSE Taps SunGard's Surveillance Technology for Trading Platform Upgrade
Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) will use SunGard's Protegent and Valdi software to monitor market abuse, as the securities and commodities exchange prepares to switch trading platforms.
Sense and Sensitivity
Although compliance spend is skyrocketing upwards in advance of new regulations, and there are technical revamps involved, a lot of the processes involved are described as common sense by many. Despite this, there's still an element of over-reach to some…
Option Overload: Buy-Side Traders Want to Downsize the Algo Kit
There are too many algorithms on offer, say two buy-side traders. Unless it is possible to see what each one does, the choice can be overwhelming.
EFIS 2012: Managing Desktop Spend Still a Challenge, Panel Says
Panelists address the difficulties of cutting spend without also cutting functionality
EFIS 2012: From Low-Latency to Big Data, Firms Must Maximize Tech Value
To get the most out of limited budgets in an uncertain economy, firms must find new uses for existing technology investments, panelists say
EFIS 2012: Agility Key in Latency Race-Turned-Marathon
Ability to adapt to changing market dynamics and take advantage of opportunities is now faster than raw speed, panel says.
Reorient Integrates Asian Markets Research with FactSet
Investment merchant bank Reorient, a specialist provider of investment advice for Chinese firms, will now publish on the FactSet platform.
Bats Chi-X CEO Argues for Simplified European Clearing
Mark Hemsley, CEO of pan-European exchange operator Bats Chi-X, says he doubts the London Stock Exchange's (LSE’s) ability to overturn a perceived lack of interoperability within LCH.Clearnet, once the LSE's protracted majority acquisition of the…
InterBolsa Joins Raptor Network
Adding the top broker in Colombia expands Raptor's Latin American reach.
EFIS 2012: Chris Donnan, Barclays
Steve Dew-Jones speaks to Barclays' Chris Donnan about the importance of speed in high-frequency trading.
FOA Provides Risk Management Guidelines for ESMA Compliance
The Futures and Options Association (FOA), a pan-industry representative body for firms engaged in the trading of derivatives, has published a set of guidelines aimed at providing granular detail for recent European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA…
