Emerging Technologies
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.
Franklin Templeton Inks Quill Deal for Investment Commentary
Using Narrative Science's Quill product will help Franklin Templeton to scale its commentary production and focus on more complex analysis.
Tech Tunes: Songs for CTOs
Ten songs you've already heard but never realized applied to financial technology.
R3 Adds MetLife to Roster
Insurance company joins the blockchain consortium that has now grown to 60 financial firms.
Symbiont Appoints Caitlin Long as President, Chairman of the Board
Long will work to commercialize blockchain in Symbiont's bid to make the financial industry more efficient.
Saxo’s Kyhl Considers the Consequences of Collaboration
Saxo Bank's COO Søren Kyhl lifts the lid on the bank's OpenAPI project and cites an example of the benefit it promises for the firm's clients.
CFN Taps Equinix Vet for Sales
Hardie has spent almost 30 years in the technology and telecoms industries.