Articles by Marina Daras
AIM Software Adds Two Apps to its GAIN EDM Platform
Enterprise data management software vendor AIM Software has added GAIN Portfolio Pricing and GAIN Corporate Actions DM to its GAIN EDM platform.
Linedata Launches New I-BOR Solution
Paris-based buy-side vendor Linedata has launch I-BOR, an Investment Book of Records (IBOR) solution, to answer the increasing demand from its client base to establish an independent and granular view of their investment positions.
EACH Names Plata Secretary General
The European Association of Central Counterparties (CCPs) Clearing Houses (EACH) has appointed Rafael Plata as its first secretary general.
Thomson Reuters, ICAP Gain Temporary SEF Approval
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted Thomson Reuters and ICAP temporary registration to operate swap execution facilities (SEFs).
CFTC Approves Tullett Prebon’s SEF Status
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted interdealer broker Tullett Prebon temporary registration to operate as a swap execution facility (SEF).
FIX Trading Community Publishes SEF Guidelines
The FIX Trading Community, formerly FPL, has published guidelines on the exchange of information between broker-dealers and swap execution facilities (SEFs).
Saudi Stock Exchange Upgrades Platform with Nasdaq OMX
The Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul) has agreed to upgrade its current trading platform with Nasdaq OMX in order to cater to growth in the region.
Integral Launches ISEF Swap Execution Facility
Foreign exchange (FX) trading solutions provider Integral Development Corp has received the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC’s) temporary approval to operate as a swap execution facility (SEF).
Linedata Launches NAV, Unit Pricing Solution
Investment management solutions provider Linedata announced today the launch of I-CIPS, a Collective Investment Pricing System (CIPS) for net asset value (NAV) and unit pricing calculation and validation.
Woodbine Associates Hires Risk and Portfolio Performance Expert
Connecticut-based research firm Woodbine Associates has hired Jerry Waldron as director of risk and portfolio analytics.
Caplin Launches Core FX Motif for Single-Dealer Platforms
Trading technology vendor Caplin Systems announced today the launch of Core FX Motif, a tool that gives foreign exchange (FX) traders basic functionalities for building single-dealer platforms.
Schroder Automates NAV Validation with Milestone
Schroder Investment Management (Luxembourg) has implemented Milestone Group’s pControl platform to automate its net asset value (NAV) validation processes.
OTCex Connects to Etrali for TCSnet Access
Global broker OTCex Group has connected to Etrali Trading Solutions’ extranet, TCSnet, to improve their connectivity and access to the markets.
Eurex Clearing to Become CCP for SL-x Trading
Eurex Clearing has signed an agreement with SL-x Trading Europe (SL-x), to start clearing securities borrowing and lending (SBL) transactions, executed through the latter's proposed electronic trading platform.
ITG Eyes Predictive FX TCA
Agency broker and technology provider ITG launched its foreign exchange (FX) transaction cost analysis (TCA) tool last year, and is looking ahead at possible developments for the future. These include a form of day-start predictive analytics that can…
Aquis Exchange Connects to AlgoSpan for Low Latency
Aquis Exchange, the proposed pan-European equities trading exchange, has selected AlgoSpan to enhance order execution quality and latency.
SocGen Taps Swift for T2S Connectivity
Société Générale Securities Services (SGSS) has chosen to use Swift's Value Added Network (VAN) to connect to the Target2-Securities (T2S) platform.
Macquarie Launches Trade-Matching Engine in Hong Kong
Macquarie Securities Group has launched Macquarie Crossing, an internal trade-matching engine based in Hong Kong.
ASX Goes Live with Calypso Technology for OTC Clearing
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has begun clearing over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives transactions using a platform provided by software vendor Calypso Technology.
SunGard Adds Reporting Services to its Astec Analytics Suite
SunGard has introduced reporting services to its Astec Analytics portfolio of solutions. The release will help customers generate customized reports on their borrowing and lending securities businesses.
African Exchange Links Could Draw Investment, Liquidity
The alliances that stock exchanges strike between themselves often turn out to be game-changers for a region’s economy. Marina Daras looks at regional initiatives to link up exchanges in one of the fastest evolving regions of the world—Africa.
MarketAxess Gains Temporary SEF Status
Electronic trading platform operator MarketAxess has received temporary approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate as a Swap Execution Facility (SEF).
Misys Unveils Global Back Office System
London-based financial software vendor Misys has launched its new Global Back Office system today at the Sibos 2013 event in Dubai.
SEC Calls for Kill Switches Post-Nasdaq Outage
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Mary Jo White met with top industry executives today following the technology glitch on August 22 that saw the trading of Nasdaq-listed securities halted for three hours.