Trading Tech
Pure Trading Readies For New Year
As the European and Asian markets mature, broker-dealers and investment banks look north of the U.S. border for their next frontier. DWT U.S. reporter Oksana Poltavets sits down with Richard Carleton, vice president of corporate development for CNSX…
BarCap Reaches Integration Milestone
LONDON-The investment banking division of Barclays Bank, Barclays Capital (BarCap), has recently completed a major phase in its integration of systems acquired from defunct Lehman Brothers, according to officials.
Direct Edge Vies for Exchange Status
JERSEY CITY, N.J.-In the latest bout of exchange applications, ECN operator Direct Edge plans to formally file for dual exchange licenses with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a matter of weeks.
2009: the year of doing more with less
For asset management firms of all shapes and sizes, fresh technology investment is unlikely this year and existing infrastructures will have to be extended to support new business opportunities. But as Joel Clark reports, doing more with less could have…
Correlix Revises Latency Tool
Latency management software vendor Correlix has upgraded its Latency Intelligence system for monitoring latency in data distribution and order flow, to provide more detailed data analysis, and to enable clients to react faster to latency issues.
2008 is Dead; Long Live 2009
If proof were needed that people are keen to forget last year, with all of its crises and collapses, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed up 108 points on Dec. 31, the highest percentage rise on a year's last day of trading since 1974. But with 2008…
Technology Tips for 2009
Technology is an increasingly important factor in gaining competitive advantage. As firms weigh the cost of risk management, low-latency and data storage technologies, Inside Market Data assembled a panel of data technology experts to discuss what new…
Big Fish Among Sharks
Merger advisory firm Marlin & Associates recently brokered the sale of Tenfore Systems to Morningstar. Chief executive Ken Marlin spoke to Inside Market Data about his views on the M&A landscape, his predictions for activity in the market data industry,…
Data Demand in a Downturn
With the financial markets in turmoil, 2009 brings an increased focus on data quality for better risk management and generating alpha from new asset classes, tempered by cost controls in response to the current fragile economy. This roundtable gathers a…
Do More Than Just Keep the Lights On
The new mandate for successful investment banking technology architectures is clear-they have to be fast, flexible and cheap. We live in interesting times. Program trading volumes continue to climb while the world is in the worst recession in more than…
The Tech Year Ahead
Wall Street as we know it has changed forever. We'll remember 2008 for the struggle and demise of some of the largest and most venerable institutions, with spikes in equity market volume and volatility the likes of which we have never seen. Technology…
Mining for Power-Saving Gold
This year IT needs to lean down. Effectiveness, efficiency and cost deferral will play a much larger role in decision-making as IT budgets flatten or shrink. For many IT shops, substantially increasing their energy efficiency is a matter of picking up…
IT Trends, Challenges in Energy Trading
Last year saw massive volatility in energy and commodity markets, the credit contraction-and the resulting decrease in market participants-and increased regulatory scrutiny. This is the context for 2009 where we can see continual improvements in…
Riding the Dragon in 2009
A year ago, traders and technology vendors in Asia were riding a growing wave of liquidity and technology adoption. Direct market access (DMA), alternative trading systems (ATSes) and crossing networks steadily increased throughout the region as…
Economic Woes Drive Asian Exchange Upgrades
HONG KONG-The harsher economic climate in 2009 means that Asian exchanges have a greater imperative to upgrade core exchange technology in order to be more competitive globally, according to the authors of a recently released white paper from industry…
HSBC Eyes End of Derivatives Platform Migration
LONDON-As part of its continuing initiative to standardize platforms across the bank, HSBC is nearing the completion of the move of its global cash derivatives business onto its Fidessa order management system (OMS), DWT has learned.
Correlix Debuts Multi-Route Engine
NEW YORK-Real-time network latency monitoring platform provider Correlix released its latest version, version 1.5, of its Latency Intelligence offering today, Jan. 5, vendor officials tell DWT .
Making FIX Fly
To survive in the tumultuous economy and to stay relevant to the industry it serves, FIX Protocol Ltd. (FPL) has adapted to meet changing times. DWT U.S. reporter Oksana Poltavets sits down with Ryan Pierce, FPL's new technical director, to discuss his…
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