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FX Lobby Group Opens US Branch
Foreign exchange (FX) trade body ACI ─ Financial Markets Association has announced its expansion to the US with the opening of a new branch, ACI America.
Hermes Selects Calastone for Ucits Funds
Hermes Investment Management will distribute its Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (Ucits) funds via Calastone's global transaction network, the provider has announced.
Dion Adds Tool to Nova for Stock Connect
Dion Global Solutions has announced the launch of a module that allows clients in Hong Kong to process cross-border trades more efficiently, in support of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.
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.
Russia's Cinimex Extends Ties with Misys
The Russian provider has joined Misys' InFusion Partner Program after an existing 12-year relationship.
eFront Partners Methys for African Integrations
The alternative investments software provider will use South Africa-based tech consultancy Methys for all new integrations on the continent.
Table-Top Crises
The US and UK roll to see who goes first in today's wargames.
Low-Latency Startup Metamako to Launch European Operations
Metamako, the Australian startup that provides ultra-low latency tools to exchanges and proprietary trading firms, has announced it will expand its services to Europe with the help of Kevin Covington, managing director and founder of Change Alley, a…
American Financial Technology Awards 2014 Extension
We will be extending the deadline for entry into this year's American Financial Technology Awards (AFTAs) by one week, until Friday, October 17, 2014. The site will close at midnight, October 18.
BST North America Roundup: Staying Secure, HFT Mayhem
Another successful iteration of Buy-Side Technology North America came and went this week. Tim wraps up BST's coverage of the event, and ponders the explosive mood at one panel in particular.
State Street TruCross/FX Platform Goes Live
State Street Global Markets has announced that its TruCross/FX foreign exchange (FX) spot benchmark execution platform, overseen by State Street Global Markets' agency FX unit, is now live.
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…
TeraExchange Claims First Bitcoin Swap Trade
Swap execution facility (SEF) operator TeraExchange has said that the first ever Bitcoin derivative trade has taken place on its venue.
BST North America Panel: Will Cloud Kill the IT Department?
As more firms outsource technology solutions via the cloud, one asset manager questions the need for an internal technology department at all.
Hite Hedge AM First on SS&C's Integrated Offering
In an effort to consolidate its vendor footprint, Hite Hedge Asset Management turned to SS&C Technologies and is now live with the fund administrator's newly launched integrated front-, middle- and back-office solution.
BST North America Panel: Different Approaches to Improving Data Management
At the Buy-Side North American Summit, held this week in New York, end-users and vendors on the buy side discussed improvements firms can make to their data management.
SimCorp Poll: Only 23 Percent on Buy Side Can Perform Intraday Calculations
Investment management solutions provider SimCorp has released a poll that surveyed 60 executives from North American-based capital market firms about performing intraday calculations on the impact of position-driving events.
FICO Updates Analytic Model Management Tool
FICO has announced the release of Model Central 5.0, an updated version of its analytic-model management solution.
Standard Bank Selects Eagle for Data Management, Accounting
Standard Bank South Africa will use Eagle Investment Systems' accounting and enterprise data management platform, taking the services on a hosted basis through the vendor's private cloud, Eagle Access.
SS&C Debuts Integrated Platform Offering
SS&C Technologies has announced the release of an integrated technology platform that spans the front, middle and back offices, aimed specifically at hedge funds.
NY Fed: Capital Markets Must Be More Wary of Data Cyber Threats
Capital markets firms must take more steps to protect sensitive information and market data from cyber-terrorists intent on stealing and reselling valuable data, including carefully guarding their internal data architectures and external providers,…
Portware to Offer S3's Counterparty Intel Analytics Platform to Clients
S3 announced its Basel III analytics solution, Blacklight, will be available for all Portware clients.