Trading Tech
S&P Adds Tagged, Linked ‘Alternative’ Data to Xpressfeed for Quant Funds, Banks
Key to deriving value from the data are the linkages and cross-references between each dataset and their components--from companies and securities to individual people.
ECB to Examine Closer Target2 and T2S Integration
As Europe completes its plan for cross-border settlement, the European Central Bank decides on the future of the T2S platform.
The ICE Storm: Intercontinental Exchange's Lynn Martin
Intercontinental Exchange has never been shy about making waves. But its recent swathe of acquisitions in the data space have raised the profile of its data business significantly. Max Bowie speaks with Lynn Martin, head of ICE Data Services, about the…
Clients of Verne Global’s Green, Cost-Saving Iceland Datacenter Get Colt PrizmNet Access
Officials say the location and design of the datacenter, located on a former NATO campus, enables clients to make significant savings on hosting costs, compared to traditional facilities in financial market centers.
Machine Learning: On the Ground Floor, Ready to Rise
While much of the talk about machine-learning technology in capital markets is overblown, there’s no question that these tools are set to become increasingly prevalent over the coming years. Anthony Malakian takes stock of where the industry stands based…
Firms Eye Machine Learning for Liquidity Risk Models
Many US mutual funds are expected to rely on vendor tools to comply with the SEC’s rule that they establish a formal liquidity risk management program that includes classifying the liquidity of their investments. These tools have the potential to improve…
Spread Cuts NJ Wireless Latency
Spread officials say the wireless network offers the lowest latency and fastest data processing time of any wireless network between the datacenters.
European Exchanges Emerge as Biggest Winners from Mifid II
Three exchanges explain how the upcoming regulation is creating a field of new business opportunities in Europe.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 88: CBOE's Bryan Harkins, SEC Hack, Esma Proposal
Bryan Harkins joins to discuss how the CBOE-Bats integration is going and plans for the exchange operator going forward. Anthony and James talk about the SEC hack and Esma's potential new powers.
SimCorp and TS Ally for OEMS Offering
Companies link workflows for execution and order management systems.
QuantHouse Buys Low-Latency Network Provider Victory
The deal will accelerate QuantHouse’s expansion into the US.
CLS Announces Settlement, Processing, Data Services Solutions
New products include a same-day gross settlement service, data products and trade monitoring and reporting tools.
EquiLend and Trax Partner on SFTR Solution
The front-to-back SFTR service will cover all eligible asset classes.
Axioma Improves Batch Optimizing, Tax Features in Portfolio Optimizer
Updates include using multiple cores to speed up optimization and additional features around taxes.
Nasdaq Merges Baltic CSDs for Final T2S Migration Wave
Nasdaq has unified the central securities depositories of three Baltic nations, entering them into the Target2-Securities platform as a single entity.
Argentinean Exchange BYMA Now Live on LSEG Technology’s Millennium Trading Platform
The Millennium Exchange platform replaces BYMA's internally-built legacy platform.
Grim Rituals and Bad Omens
Disaster recovery and business continuity plans take center stage in 2017
Setl Launches Blockchain Platform for Funds Record Keeping
The vendor has built Iznes with the collaboration of four French asset management firms.
Symphony Promotes Chan, Ucak to Head Asia Business
The pair will be tasked with growing Symphony's business across North and South Asia.
Orchard Launches Platform Connecting Lenders and Investors
The platform, Deals, offers a marketplace environment for lenders to look for investors.
Big XYT Launches Hub for Tick Data Analytics, Signs Bats Data Distribution Deal
The XYT Hub provides access to tick data from varied sources through a common interface. Big XYT has signed up Bats as its first data distribution partner, but plans to make a broad range of exchange data accessible via the new Hub.
McKay Adds LME Metals Data to QED
The metals data will be available over the QED service at datacenters in the UK, Europe, and the US.
CJC Reshuffles Senior Tech Roles, Expands Board
CJC has promoted Peter Williams to chief technology officer, replacing co-founder Paul Tomblin, who becomes chief information officer.
Algomi to Grow Offering After S&P Investment
This is the third partnership Algomi has formed over the last six months. It’s the second minority investment S&P has made this year.