Emerging Technologies
ICE Combines SFTI, 7Ticks Networks
The combined network offering will consolidate NYSE's SFTI network with Interactive Data's 7Ticks business, and will form the foundation for delivery of all of ICE's data products.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 34: CurveGlobal CEO Andy Ross
Dan chats with CurveGlobal's CEO Andy Ross prior to its go-live date of September 26.
Case Study: Fee Management Issues Offer Utility Opportunity
How a vendor’s acquisition of a big bank’s platform has led to the development of a utility.
Keeping Your Cool When You Can’t Keep Your Cooling
The threat of an imminent outage isn’t just a technical issue: It’s also an administrative one.
Wall Street Horizon Bakes Enchilada into Thomson Reuters' Eikon App Studio
By providing a version of its Enchilada platform within Thomson Reuters' Eikon App Studio, Wall Street Horizon will gain exposure for its data to Eikon's client base.
CFRA to Buy S&P Research Business
The deal will combine CFRA's forensic accounting principles with S&P's fundamental equities and funds research service.
MiFID II and Plato: Without Further Ado
Time isn't on anyone's side, so John thinks it's time for action on MiFID II and the future of Plato Partnership.
Plato Partnership, Turquoise Agree on Collaboration
Collaborative group of buy- and sell-side firms to operate three Turquoise equity dark pools; aims to increase equity block trading efficiency.
Turquoise, Plato Partnership Join Forces
Collaborative group of buy- and sell-side firms to operate three Turquoise equity dark pools; aims to increase equity block trading efficiency.
UPDATE: Lime Infuses Strategy, Testing Tool with Vela Feed Handlers
Integrating Vela's feed handlers will allow Lime to offer its clients access to higher-performance and international data for building and testing trading strategies.
Looking Ahead to Fall's Hot Topics
Dan gives a preview of issues that need to be addressed before the end of the year.
Tora Deploys OneTickCloud for Managing TCA Data Challenges
Using OneTickCloud makes it easier for Tora to properly manage ever-increasing volumes of historical tick data as it expands its market coverage.
Morningstar Founder Mansueto Becomes Executive Chairman as Kapoor Named CEO
Mansueto, who founded Morningstar in 1984, plans to adopt a more flexible schedule that will allow him to focus more on strategy, technology and investments.
BiG XYT Adds Cairns to Lead Sales
Cairns has more than 15 years in sales and account management roles at data and trading technology vendors and financiail institutions.
Opus Names Emanuele Conti CEO
Conti was previously CEO of Kroll Inc.
Fund Administrator Multifonds Appoints Keith Hale CEO
Hale charged with leading firm’s expansion into new markets, expanding asset class and fund administration solution coverage.
BM&FBovespa First Exchange to Join R3
Brazilian exchange will work with consortium on its shared ledger platform.
Prop Shop Culture: Tyler Capital's Chris Donnan
Tyler Capital's CTO Chris Donnan explains the importance of culture and its focus on machine learning.
Boosting Asia’s Liquidity: A Look at Best Ex Issues in the Region
While best execution mandates are growing around the globe, should the question be more about better execution than best execution?
Smartkarma Adds Bruenjes to Spearhead European Expansion
Tim Bruenjes takes up a newly created role on Smartkarma's global business development team, following a funding round earlier this year.
Simplification, Brexit & Mergers: What’s Left for 2016?
John mulls over a few topics that he believes will play a significant part for what is left of 2016.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Not Without Challenges
The recently approved trading link is the second Stock Connect with Hong Kong, following Shanghai.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 33: IEX's Ronan Ryan
Dan gets an update on IEX’s status from president Ronan Ryan.
McKay Brothers Sells Minority Stake to HFT Firm IMC
The investment will support the continued growth of McKay’s network business.