Tech
Nasdaq to Close NLX
The exchange operator announced the closure of its London-based market for interest rate derivatives in its Q4 earnings report.
Axioma Adds Python, Web Services API to Portfolio Optimizer
The Portfolio Optimizer now supports most of the popular and basic programming languages.
BNP Paribas Securities Services Invests in Compliance Fintech Firm Fortia
Fintech vendor specializes in development of machine learning, artificial intelligence for compliance and regulatory requirements.
SEC's First-Ever COO to Leave Regulator in February
Jeffery Heslop was named the SEC's COO in 2010.
LSE, Boat Services Offer Smart Report Router for Mifid II
Open-access Smart Report Router to determine when trade reports to be published under new Mifid II obligations.
LSE, Boat Services Launch Tradecho Mifid II Smart Report Router
Open access Smart Report Router to determine when trade reports to be published under new Mifid II obligations.
Linedata Acquires Outsourcing Provider Gravitas
Acquisition expands Linedata’s outsourcing and middle-office portfolio, regional presence in North America.
CFTC Acting Chairman Giancarlo Makes Several Appointments
New director of DMO, acting director of DOE, acting director of DCR and advisor on fintech all named.
Queensland Treasury Corporation Opts for Wolters Kluwer for Reporting
Wolters Kluwer's OneSumX is an integrated finance, risk and reporting platform.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 54: Future of VR/AR with Sean Belka of Fidelity Labs
Dan talks to the director of Fidelity Labs about virtual and augmented reality. This week’s podcast is sponsored by SmartStream.
Tora Expands into Europe with Jersey Office
Jersey operations to expand vendor's offering for European clients in face of increasing regulatory demands.
Buy-Side Tech: 'Alternative Facts' Edition
John offers some alternative facts concerning the buy side and its technology capabilities.
Renaissance Capital Taps Itiviti Platform for Trading Consolidation
Moscow-based investment bank to replace legacy systems with modular trading platform for options market-making, algo trading.
NICE Actimize Releases Operational Risk Solutions
Both solutions are seen to cut inefficiencies when investigating compliance issues.
The Reality of Virtual Reality: VR's Future in Financial Services
Financial services firms have started to show interest in use cases for virtual and augmented reality as the general public grows more accustomed to using the technology.
Overbond Launches Deal Execution Module
OverbondX allows users to digitally execute transactions within the Overbond platform.
NYSE Proposes 350-Microsecond Speed Bump for NYSE American
Exchange previously known as NYSE MKT will implement feature it once fought against.
BGC Brokers Partners with Pirum to Launch Collateral Trading Platform
The collaboration is expected to improve BGC’s post-trade efficiency for clients and boost the firm’s collateral trading platform, ColleX.
CFTC's Giancarlo Provides a New Look, Not Halt, on Regulations
Dan explains why the CFTC's new acting chairman won't be repealing everything in sight.
8 Securities Extends Robo-Advisory Platform to Financial Institutions
Banks and asset managers are able to customize 8 Securities’ robo-advisor platform for their own customers.
China Bank Implements Intellect’s Trust Banking Solution
The Filipino bank seeks to enhance its trust and asset management operations.
ITG Extends Posit Coverage to Thai Equities Market
ITG also to roll out PowerScore trading measurement system across Asia-Pacific region.
Risk Focus Launches Regulatory Subsidiary RegTek
New subsidiary vendor to exclusively focus on regtech solutions, to offer set of compliance solutions from Report-it suite.
OTC Exchange Network Joins Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
Blockchain-based trading platform will join non-profit trade association as corporate member.