Tech
Mark Forman Joins Knadel in London
Knadel, the London-based buy side-focused management and technology consultancy, has appointed Mark Forman as head of practice to lead the firm’s expansion into the retail and distribution markets.
Molten Markets Fully Live With FX Trading Platform
Molten Markets, which launched in April 2012, is now fully live with its multi-dealer FX platform, dubbed InstiFX.
FBI Probes Ultrafast Trading
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating high-speed buying and selling of securities on US markets, in an attempt to determine whether firms engaged in this practice are contravening rules on insider trading.
Misys Launches Emir-Compliant Trade Reporting Service
Software provider Misys has launched a regulatory reporting service to assist corporate and buy-side clients with European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir) reporting requirements.
Lombard Risk Signs GFI Group for Reporter
Interdealer broker GFI Group will use Lombard Risk's Reporter product to handle new standards brought in by European authorities, the vendor has announced.
EBS Launches Mobile App for Viewing Spot FX
EBS, ICAP's electronic foreign exchange (FX) business, is launching Watch EBS, a mobile app for viewing the spot FX market.
Truphone to Offer Unlimited Recording
Truphone, the London-based provider of mobile recording solutions, will be offering unlimited voice and SMS recording as part of a drive to help financial institutions comply with mobile voice recording regulations.
Abacus to Host LiquidityBook's Buy-Side Solution
Abacus Group, a New York-based hosting service for hedge funds and private equity funds, will host LiquidityBook’s buy-side solution, LBX, in the AbacusFLEX private cloud environment.
SunGard Introduces Upgrades For Investran 7
New features from the firm's private equity (PE) business unit, which is based in Miami, Fl., will include Data Exchange and Insight tools for better transparency and reporting, as well as customizable interfaces for flexible delivery of information to…
Aquis Exchange Hires Head of Regulation
Pan-European equities exchange, Aquis Exchange, has appointed David Attew as head of regulation.
Nasdaq Partners Catelas for Comms Surveillance
Nasdaq OMX will integrate technology from surveillance vendor Catelas with its Smarts Broker platform, offering users the ability to monitor communications in a relational and visualized manner.
Aegon Poland Joins Calastone Network
Polish insurer Aegon Poland has joined Calastone's global funds transaction network in order to automate its transactions processes, the vendor has announced.
SmartStream Expands Hong Kong Office, Hires Murphy
London-based SmartStream Technologies, a financial transaction management vendor, plans to expand its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region and has appointed Steve Murphy as regional manager for Hong Kong.
Who Watches? Not the Watchers, Apparently
The CFTC’s data dilemma leads this week’s coverage.
A New Voice
Anthony discusses the evolution of the Waters Cover Profile and previews the April issue.
Icap Appoints Patrick Birley as ISDX CEO
Inter-dealer broker Icap has appointed Patrick Birley as CEO of its securities and derivatives exchange, ISDX.
Panel Scrutinizes Trading Algos and Visualization Tools in FX Market
A panel of foreign-exchange (FX) practitioners analyze the results from the recent Tibco-sponsored survey on FX trading practices, arguing that electronic trading in the asset class doesn't necessarily equate to algorithmic trading.
CloudMargin Links to TriOptima
Cloud-based collateral management specialist CloudMargin has announced that it has connected to TriOptima, in order to handle reconciliations.
Simulation Tools Key as Managed Futures Funds, CTAs Optimize Execution
A potent mixture of in-house, futures commission merchant, and boutique brokerage-provided algorithms now play a part in commodity trading advisors’ and managed futures funds’ trading activities. Tim Bourgaize Murray examines why a new cadre of…
MTS Completes First European Bond Trade For US Clients
The dealer-to-client electronic bond trading venue, a property of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) that specializes in European government debt, says trading has begun for stateside users.
EBS Rolls Out Latency Floor For Currency Pairs
Foreign exchange trading platform EBS has extended its randomized pause process across its most active currency pairs after a trial period on the AUD/USD and USD/CHF.
Schwartz Jumps From Markit to Alpha Omega Sales
Stuart Schwartz has been named managing director and head of sales at San Francisco-based post-trade technology provider Alpha Omega Financial Systems.
Finnish Pension Fund Elo Mutual Live on SimCorp
Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company, the product of a recent merger between Pension Fennia and Local Tapiola Pension Company managing about $24.8 billion, is now using SimCorp Dimension for integrated front-to-back data management and automated…
Swift Acquires Sanctions Specialist Omnicision
Messaging provider Swift has announced its acquisition of UK-based Omnicision, further bolstering its recently formed compliance services division.