Emerging Technologies
Quantifi Hires Raveschoot as Head of EMEA Ops
Quantifi, the New York-based provider of analytics, trading, and risk management technology to the global OTC markets, has appointed Bruno Piers de Raveschoot as head of the firm’s EMEA operation.
Liquidnet Makes Senior Hires to Support Euro Growth
Liquidnet, the institutional block-trading platform used by some 700 buy-side firms, has appointed Julien Fougere and Stuart Thompson to its London-based EMEA trading team.
IPC Bows App Development Partner Program
New partner program will enable third parties to develop apps for IPC's Unigy platform
INTL FCStone Eyes Controlling Interest in Cleartrade Exchange
Futures broker INTL FCStone has announced its intention to take a controlling interest in Singapore-based commodities bourse Cleartrade Exchange.
MDX Tech Taps CJC for Global Support
MDX will leverage CJC's international presence to support clients in the North America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions.
Markit Reaches South Africa with IQ Partnership
Markit has announced that it has entered into a commercial partnership with consulting firm IQ Business, to market its analytics products to the country.
Is There Life After Market Data?
The market data industry is often known for its “incestuous” nature, where many people spend their career moving among a small clique of companies. But recent industry headcount cuts have left many reevaluating their careers, while others are seeing the…
SIX Hires Chiam in Singapore
Dolly Chiam, who has served as a manager and analyst for the Singapore Exchange, Credit Suisse and Thomson Reuters, has joined SIX Financial Information as data acquisition manager in Singapore
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 MarketAxess means it has already thrown in the towel.
S&P's Sta. Maria Takes EMEA Role; Ordonez To Head APAC Sales
Rocco Sta. Maria of data and pricing vendor S&P Capital IQ is to move to London to head sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, while Jose Ordonez will replace him as managing director of sales and client services for Asia-Pacific
Lessons Learned from Conference Season
Looking at the tenor and tone of the financial services technology debate so far this year.
Back Office Vendors Talk About What's on Tap
A group of back office vendors at the Futures Industry Association (FIA) New York Expo had a chance to brag about the most exciting product they have on offer, or in the works. This is what they offered up.
Can Telecommuting Work on the Buy Side?
Advancements in technology have made it easier than ever for employees to work from home─or at a bar or beach. Capital markets firms are now having to decide how much freedom to let their workers have.