Emerging Technologies
Velocimetrics Eyes Expansion
Latency monitoring technology provider Velocimetrics is seeking to expand its business globally, particularly in Asia, after securing a larger customer base in the region as a result of its recent acquisition of an exclusive license to sell and maintain…
Opening Cross:‘Big Data’ Is Really About ‘Big Service’
In today’s financial markets, we think of Big Data as collecting, processing and analyzing enormous quantities of information that are not traditional market data, but which may nevertheless impact prices and the markets as a whole. Much like “cloud,”…
First Derivatives Spends £36M to Up Kx Stake
Newry, Northern Ireland-based data technology provider First Derivatives has increased its shareholding in Palo Alto-based time-series database provider Kx Systems, giving the vendor a majority stake in the company.
NYSE Tech’s O’Sullivan Sets Up USAM Outsourced Data/Tech Sales Agency
Feargal O’Sullivan, a former sales and solutions executive at NYSE Technologies, Tervela, Reuters and Tibco Software, has set up USAM Group, a New York-based sales agency to represent startup financial technology and data vendors seeking to gain a…
Numerix Preps for IPO, Mulls Acquisitions
Over-the-counter derivatives pricing, analytics and risk management software vendor Numerix is gearing up to go public, and is weighing potential acquisitions that will help the vendor boost its scale ahead of an IPO, officials say.
Frankfurt FIS 2014: For Regs, Prep Early and Coordinate
Firms must begin preparations to comply with new European and global regulation as soon as possible, setting up a priority-driven roadmap and boosting internal coordination, said panelists at this week's Frankfurt Financial Information Summit.
First Derivatives Takes Majority Stake in Database Vendor Kx Systems
First Derivatives has announced the acquisition of a further 46.47 percent stake in time-series database specialist Kx Systems, bringing its overall interest to a majority share of 65.2 percent on a fully diluted basis.
Shock Absorption After a Wild Week
Down equity markets this week signaled the return of significant volatility for the first time in a couple years, testing the industry's ability to deal with shocks as flight to safe assets ramped up. But more than ever, this includes an active posture…
Frankfurt FIS 2014: Flexible, Customizable Data Management Services Key to Successful Outsourcing, Panel Says
Outsourcing data management functions to services provided on a utility model may help firms enhance their data management processes, but firms should also adopt flexible solutions that combine in-house and external resources in order to make the most of…
BIS-IOSCO Report Calls for Clearing Houses to Set Out Recovery Plan
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (Iosco) have published a report on recovery and resolution that set out guidance on the tools that Central Counterparty (CCP) clearinghouses can…
Frankfurt FIS 2014: C-Level Exec Panel Says Tech Innovation Must Support Client Needs
Financial firms must adopt innovative technological solutions that make the most of internal resources while meeting customer needs and increasing staff productivity, according to a panel at this week's Frankfurt Financial Information Summit.
DTCC Assembles Two Groups for T+2
Following in the footsteps of Europe, the DTCC has organized two industry group charged with leading the transition to T+2 in U.S. markets.
Your Next Security Threat is...POODLE
Three Google security researchers have discovered a new security hole in version 3 of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
Trading Game Startup Nous Raises Funds to Boost Participation, Data Value
Nous, a provider of a mobile trading game and a feed of investor and active trader market sentiment, has raised $600,000 in new funding to expand the user base of its Spark Profit trading game from 79,000 users in 190 countries to 250,000 users over the…
Thomson Reuters Bows M&A Arbitrage Data
Thomson Reuters has unveiled a new collection of mergers and acquisitions data within its Deals database targeting the needs of event-driven hedge fund managers.
CAT Conundrum: SROs, Vendors Vie to Build Consolidated Audit Trail
In 2012, the US Securities and Exchange Commission passed Rule 613, requesting the industry to develop a plan to build and run a platform capable of tracking and storing information on every order, cancellation, modification and trade execution for…
No More Mr. ICE Guy, Indeed: Marcial Steps Down at ICE
According to his LinkedIn profile, Edwin Marcial, chief technology officer at the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), is stepping down after 18 years with the company.
Hazlitt: The View of Enterprise Social Media Needs to Evolve
At this year's Buy-Side Technology North American Summit in Manhattan, Simon Hazlitt looked at how his firm has turned to enterprise social media solution tibbr to revolutionize its internal communications, even if the platform, itself, is not about…
Nasdaq Promotes Four to Support Growth Across its Market Technology and Listings Units
Nasdaq has announced a series of appointments in order to maximize future growth potential across its Listing Services and Market Technology businesses.
Sinara Expands Data Integration Offering
UK-based data software vendor Sinara Consultants has expanded its consulting services to include analyzing, designing and enhancing clients' market data repositories and data warehouses.
Metamako Taps Covington to Drive European Expansion
Metamako, an Australian provider of low-latency switch appliances for high-frequency trading, has enlisted data industry veteran Kevin Covington to set up a European infrastructure to support an expansion of its business into the region.
Opening Cross: Will Cost Concerns Neuter Future Litters of CATs?
Belgian beer-maker Stella Artois’ long-running “Reassuringly Expensive” ad probably didn’t win fans among market data managers, who continue to shudder at the thought of any kind of cost increase.
CTA, UTP Revisit Consolidated Tape Fees
The Consolidated Tape Association (CTA) and the Unlisted Trading Privileges (UTP) Plan, which together oversee the collection and distribution of the consolidated tapes of quote and trade data for US equity markets, have proposed new fee policies for the…
China Opens Up Capital Markets with Hong Kong Connection
With the impending launch of the Shanghai–Hong Kong Stock Connect program, China has begun allowing foreign investment into its capital markets to an unprecedented degree. But what does this mean for institutional investment firms, and are there still…