Trading Tech
TOFIS Panel: Data Linkages Pose Key Challenges to Alt Data Use
Max Bowie reports from Toronto on Canadian firms' opinions of the challenges associated with using alternative data.
GMEX Launches Exchange Trading Ecosystem in Mauritius
The UK's Department for International Trade has given support to the creation of the exchange
Banks, Bourses and Regulators Form Spanish-Market DLT Venture
Blockchain project aims to fast track issuance of warrants process.
Bloomberg Eyes Amsterdam for Trading and Reporting Platforms
The information and trading technology giant has registered a Netherlands-based entity for its trading platform.
After Arbitration Deal, SGX’s Indian Products Survive—For Now
The final outcome of the arbitration award is expected to be announced by the first quarter of 2019.
IBM Rolls Out Upgrades for Watson Financial Services Portfolio
IBM has enhanced its regtech suite of services, including the integration of Armanta’s platform after the May acquisition.
Deutsche Bank Migrates Ops Processes to SmartStream
The global investment bank will offload services to cut costs and inefficiencies.
Banks and Bourses Join Forces on Blockchain Drive
Recent market change has led to heightened inefficiencies of collateral processing.
Cryptocurrency Exchange itBit Adds Four New Currencies
The firm now covers the five largest cryptocurrencies.
Arkéa to Integrate NeoXam’s PMS
Paris-based asset manager selects NeoXam technology to bolster front and middle office.
InvestCloud Buys Client Relationship Solutions Provider rplan
The acquisition also brings InvestCloud more clients in Europe.
Bank Execs Call for Regulatory Harmonization and Cross-Border Clarity
Panelists discuss operational issues involved in cross-border compliance with Mifid II.
Dash Hires Agency Brokerage Vet Lesko
Lesko will come on board as chief growth officer.
SGX-NSE Battle Could Become a Long War
The exchanges are currently undergoing arbitration regarding the launch of SGX’s new futures contracts meant to succeed the outgoing SGX Nifty 50 suite of products.
Hedge Funds Hunt for Alpha Across 1 Billion Smartphones
Mobile geolocation has opened a new frontier for investors
Nasdaq Debuts ‘Direct’ Hong Kong Connectivity with New PoPs, Eyes Level 2 Data Sales in Asia
Beyond making its data more accessible to Asia-Pacific traders, the exchange is exploring options to also provide more in-depth data to investors in the region.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 124: Exchange Outages and Blockchain Developments
The LSE suffered a major outage this week while blockchain was very prevalent in this week's headlines.
SBI Invests in High-Speed Broker Potamus
The investment is expected to help expand business in the US and other asset classes.
June 2018: AI—Let’s Not Get Bogged Down by Semantics
Victor argues that the definition of artificial intelligence is far less important than its applications in financial services.
Bitcoin Regulation on the Agenda for Global Policymakers
Expert panel struck a positive tone on the future of crypto assets and indicated that it was only a matter time until regulation caught up with the digital age.
GreenKey Files Patent for Automatic Transcription Process
The patent covers a process that determines an audio language before being run through a transcription engine.
BSO Preps Network, Office Expansion to Meet Growing Asia Demand
To support the growth of its network in Asia Pacific, BSO is looking at potentially rolling out microwave connectivity from recent acquisition Apsara across the region.
BNP Extends Fidessa Partnership for Derivatives
BNP will offer Fidessa's front office execution platform for derivatives to its global client base.
Auction System Glitch Led To LSE's Morning Blackout
London bourse's trading delay was the first such disruption in years.