Capital markets
AutoRek survey finds firms under the operational cosh
When institutional adoption outpaces operational reality
24X says requested SIP exemption won’t break the market
In a new letter to the SEC, the startup exchange says data infrastructure that operates like the SIP is available as it looks to launch overnight trading this summer.
Data industry spend hits $50B for first time in new report
A new product by BCG Expand will track market data vendor size and market share as it seeks to show data users where the market is heading.
Future-proofing the client life cycle: A COO’s blueprint for scalable, compliant growth
Learn how capital markets COOs are transforming the client life cycle to reduce costs, accelerate onboarding and scale operations—without increasing head count
Blue water rafting: How RBC’s AI Group is navigating the AI rapids
After forming its new AI Group, RBC is building a governance layer to help minimize risks posed by agentic AI.
Florida and folly: Boca attendees forecast the future of market structure
Prediction markets, 24-hour trading, and tokenization were the topics du jour at FIA Boca this year, indicating that markets are getting more comfortable with the unconventional.
Firms look to decommission legacy tech and embrace a range of cloud-based tools
A survey of capital markets firms reveals a demand for cloud-native analytics and increased adoption of AI technology. However, challenges around cost and migration complexity persist when it comes to cloud migration.
Capital markets firms outline tech, data and ops priorities
A survey of capital markets firms reveals a demand for cloud-native analytics and increased adoption of AI technology. However, challenges around cost and migration complexity persist when it comes to cloud migration.
Pennsylvania entity files antitrust suit against Cusip Global Services
Complaint challenges CGS’s position as the US national numbering agency.
What does the future of trader voice look like?
The trader voice market has shrunk to three main players: IPC, BT, and Symphony. The battle for market share and desk real estate is pitting hardware against software.
Reddit fills gaping maw left by Twitter in alt data market
The IMD Wrap: In 2021, Reddit was thrust into the spotlight when day traders used the site to squeeze hedge funds. Now, for Intercontinental Exchange, it is the new it-girl of alternative data.
Market participants voice concerns as landmark EU AI Act deadline approaches
Come August, the EU’s AI Act will start to sink its teeth into Europe. Despite the short window, financial firms are still wondering how best to comply.
American Financial Technology Awards 2025 winner’s interview: Connamara Technologies
Connamara Technologies’ recent win in the AFTAs on the back of its EP3 platform
AI-driven infused reasoning set to democratize the capital markets
AI is reshaping how market participants interact with data, lowering barriers to entry and redefining what is possible when insight is generated at the same pace as the markets.
Fintechs grapple with how to enter Middle East markets
Intense relationship building, lack of data standards, and murky but improving market structure all await tech firms hoping to capitalize on the region’s growth.
The next phase of AI in capital markets: from generative to agentic
A look at some of the more interesting projects involving advanced forms of AI from the past year.
Will overnight trading in equity markets expand next year? It’s complicated.
The potential for expanded overnight trading in US equity markets sparked debate this year, whether people liked it or not.
FIX Trading Community recommends data practices for European CTs
The industry association has published practices and workflows using FIX messaging standards for the upcoming EU consolidated tapes.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2025 winner’s interview: Iress Trading and Market Data
Iress Trading and Market Data’s Michael Barbera discusses the firm’s win in the Buy-Side Technology Awards 2025.
The cost to build and maintain market data processing infrastructure using FPGA technology
The true cost of real-time market data infrastructure: Quantifying the build versus buy debate for capital markets firms (Part II)
Tokenized assets draw interest, but regulation lags behind
Regulators around the globe are showing increased interest in tokenization, but concretely identifying and implementing guardrails and ground rules for tokenized products has remained slow.