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Analysis

BGI’s IBOR System Offered Strengths, But Also Weaknesses

During a case study presentation at the recent Buy-Side Technology European Summit 2013, Jon Rushman, professor of practice in the finance group at Warwick...

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Trading Technologies and Strategies | 24 May 2013

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Technology and People Make Cross-Asset Platforms Challenging, Panelists Say

Panelists at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit 2013 in London this week debated the challenges associated with developing and deploying single platforms to support cross-asset trading operations. Some argued that smaller buy-side firms are better...

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Trading Technologies and Strategies | 23 May 2013

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Swedbank Robur Expands Business Intelligence with Graz Implementation

Scandinavia’s largest fund manager, Swedbank Robur, has expanded its relationship with data warehouse provider Graz Sweden by taking the first installation of Sales Navigator, Graz’s business intelligence module.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Data Management | 23 May 2013

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FPL Working Groups Update Post-Trade Guidelines

FIX Protocol Ltd. (FPL) has published its updated guidelines for using the messaging language in post-trade processing, incorporating non-US markets for the standard.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Clearing & Settlement | 20 May 2013

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CFTC SEF Rules Garner Mixed Reactions as Tech Picture Gets Clearer

Yesterday’s vote on final rules governing the operation of swap execution facilities (SEFs) by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) was well-received by a cross section of the industry, but some disagree with elements of the provisions....

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | Regulation & Standards | 17 May 2013

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CFTC Passes Final SEF Rules with an Eye to the Future

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) passed a series of final rules yesterday, designed to govern how swap execution facilities (SEFs) will operate, and how instruments will trade through them.

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | Regulation & Standards | 17 May 2013

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MTS Prepares to Launch US Fixed-Income Platform

Fixed-income trading marketplace MTS has announced that it will launch a bond platform for US institutional entities, and has registered a US subsidiary in the process.

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | Trading Technologies and Strategies | 13 May 2013

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Hedge Funds Tap Shared Services Ahead of Swaps Futurization

At Markit's annual user conference this week, buy-side executives explained how testing the clearing waters as early as 2011, and leaning on external providers, have helped them through a period of upheaval and occasional late night surprises.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Risk Management | 10 May 2013

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What Does the Partnership Between BlackRock and MarketAxess Say About Aladdin?

BlackRock made big news last year by opening up its Aladdin corporate bond trading platform to the broader market. Some feel that its recent alliance with MarketAxess means it has already thrown in the towel.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 09 May 2013

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MTS Prepares to Launch US Fixed-Income Platform

Fixed-income trading marketplace MTS has announced that it will launch a bond platform for US institutional entities, and has registered a US subsidiary in the process.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | Trading Technologies and Strategies | 09 May 2013

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