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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...

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

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EMCF to Combine with EuroCCP

European central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) EuroCCP and EMCF will combine their operations this year to create a single entity for cash equities clearing, subject to regulatory approvals.

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 15 Mar 2013

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VC Funds Focus on Data Analytics and Research

Venture capital (VC) funds are turning toward analytics and research providers as the supply of low-latency and alternative liquidity sources has surpassed critical mass.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 04 Mar 2013

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After ConvergEx, Eze Eyes Integrated Technology Approach

After the announcement that ConvergEx Group would be selling its RealTick and Eze Castle Software businesses to TPG Capital, it was also stated that the two technology vendors would combine to form the Eze Software Group. With the private investment firm...

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | OMS & EMS | 25 Jan 2013

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ConvergEx Quits 'Front-End' Tech Business with Eze, RealTick Sale

ConvergEx Group has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Eze Castle Software and RealTick businesses to private investment firm TPG Capital.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 25 Jan 2013

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NYSE Euronext Bid Puts 2012 on ICE

News of the IntercontinentalExchange’s (ICE’s) $8.2 billion cash-and-shares bid for the venerable New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ends a year of speculation over consolidation and the future of the landmark equities operation at Broad and Wall Streets...

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | Exchanges | 20 Dec 2012

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eVestment's Minnick Discusses Recent Acquisitions

Jim Minnick, eVestment Alliance's founder and CEO, sat down with Buy-Side Technology to discuss the firm's recent acquisitions and look ahead at what's to come.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 19 Nov 2012

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In China, Galaxy Futures Eyes Western Push

As the oldest and largest joint venture (JV) brokerage in the Chinese market, Galaxy Futures is a high-profile representation of outward-looking securities firms within the country. Originally partnered with ABN Amro before the Dutch bank's acquisition...

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 14 Sep 2012

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Growing Pains: Bär–BAML Deal Highlights IT’s Role in Wealth Management Consolidation

Details of last week's agreement signal a steady rise in costs devoted to IT as acquisition activity in the space continues.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | alliances, mergers & acquisitions | 23 Aug 2012

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Bolin Brings Turaz Touch to Misys

With the Misys-Turaz merger finalized, the resulting software giant will look to claw back lost revenue while undergoing a massive integration.

Buy-Side Technology | Analysis | People | 27 Jun 2012

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