Emerging Technologies
ITRS, West Highland Prep Free Trials
Real-time systems monitoring software vendor ITRS and managed service support provider West Highland Support Services are giving prospective clients free trials of their software and services, in a bid to boost takeup of a joint service offering unveiled…
BT Shuffles Execs, Consolidates Sales
Telecom giant BT has made two senior appointments to reflect a more integrated salesforce across its BT Global Financial Services network and hosting business, and to replace BT GFS' former head of strategy and propositions, Kevin Covington.
Aleri Boosts Sales, Support Staff
CHICAGO-Complex event processing (CEP) technology vendor Aleri has hired new sales and support staff in an effort to increase sales and gear up for the upcoming launch of its real-time Liquidity Risk Manager product.
SunGard Integrates GL Trade Data Assets
Financial IT giant SunGard is preparing to integrate the market data business of its Global Trading division-formerly GL Trade ( IMD , Aug. 4, 2008)-with SunGard's Fame data unit.
NewRiver Sues Morningstar Over Data 'Theft'
Chicago-based investment research provider Morningstar last week dismissed claims that it stole information from a rival vendor, which is suing Morningstar for allegedly obtaining its data without a license and for unfair competition.
Covington Hire Kick-Starts ITRS Recruitment Drive
UK-based real-time systems monitoring software vendor ITRS has hired former BT executive Kevin Covington as managing director of its European operations, and plans to increase headcount in 2009 to support business growth worldwide.
FISD OKs Data Certification Plans
Data industry association FISD is proceeding with plans for a certification program for data professionals, which it hopes to bring to market in the third quarter of this year.
Thompson Back on Top at Tervela
Low-latency hardware messaging provider Tervela has parted ways with chief executive Robert Cramer, who held the position for just over a year.
First Derivatives Boosts Data Focus
Newry, Northern Ireland-based financial technology consultancy First Derivatives is stepping up its focus on developing its own software resources, by expanding its range of feed handlers and producing more real-time software applications.
CEO of Vordel, based in Dublin, Ireland
60 Seconds with Vic Morris
London Stock Exchange, Fidelity Capital, Hodgkinson
Position Keeping
Keeping it Fresh
Corporate actions is not all about issuer announcements. Tine Thoresen speaks to Northern Trust's Justin Chapman about how counterparty risk and volatility are emerging as pressing challenges in the corporate actions space
Euro Consolidated Tape Debate Heats Up
As data vendors launch new products to address fragmentation of trading and data caused by the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, European multilateral trading facilities continue to call for a standardized source of European equity data for…
RMA Streamlines European Ops; Expands in North America
Data contract and usage policy consultancy Rights Management Associates has restructured its operations to reduce its cost base in Europe, and has hired an executive to increase support in the Americas.