Emerging Technologies
FISD Nears Final Stages of Data Certification Plans
Data industry association FISD is calling for early adopters to participate in tests of its certification program, which is now nearing the final stages of preparation ahead of going live later this year.
RNA Bolsters Execs, Board
Datacenter virtualization technology provider RNA Networks has bolstered its financial markets and client support expertise, and its boards of directors and advisors with a number of industry veterans.
RNA Taps Execs, Grows Boards
PORTLAND, ORE.-Datacenter virtualization technology provider RNA Networks has bolstered its financial markets and client support expertise, and its boards of directors and advisors with recent hires.
Investment managers underestimate impact of AIFM directive says report
According to a recently published report from BDO, investment managers are failing to perceive the risks associated with the European Union's Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) directive. The survey, which asked investment managers in the UK to…
The new normal
In an exclusive interview with Buy-Side Technology 's sister magazine Credit , Pimco's Bill Gross comments on the high and low points of the past decade, the current dispensation - which he refers to as the 'new normal' - and whether market participants…
Cadis creates 'Centre for Excellence'
Cadis, the London-based buy-side data-management specialist, has launched a 'Centre for Excellence' designed to help clients to self-install Cadis implementations.
Sybase acquires Aleri to strengthen CEP capabilities
Sybase, a provider of enterprise and mobile soft ware, has finalised an asset purchase agreement with Aleri, a provider of enterprise-class complex event processing (CEP) technology and CEP-based solutions. CEP plays an integral part in real-time…
Month in Numbers
"There will always be hedge fund managers and others who will try to ride a wave of optimism to fortune with other people's money. That mindset will return; the question is whether lenders, creditors and regulators will allow it"
Soza Takes Top Data Job at BoAML
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has named Miriam Soza head of global market data services, replacing Vincent Patrizio, who has left the firm, Inside Market Data has learned.
Chi-X Europe Won't Fill Vacated COO Role
NEW YORK-Pan-European multilateral trading facility (MTF) Chi-X Europe will not replace former chief operating officer (COO) Hirander Misra, who resigned Feb. 19, saying he planned to pursue other interests.
BoA-ML Shakes Up Broadcort
NEW YORK-Broadcort, the U.S.-based broker-dealer clearing and execution services unit of Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BoA-ML), is regrouping its senior management team and its product offerings, as well as reaching abroad with its offerings in an…
LSE Completes Turquoise Acquisition
LONDON-Last week, LSE Group, operator of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), completed the purchase of pan-European multilateral trading facility (MTF) Turquoise-which it plans to integrate with its Baikal MTF-and appointed David Lester CEO of Turquoise…