Tech
BMO Launches an IBOR
A merger of three investment managers had just been announced when BMO Global Asset Management made the decision to revamp its portfolio accounting procedures. What followed was a near three-year project that made the company the proud owner of an IBOR,…
Bonaire's SaaS Offering Live on Broadridge's Hosted Environment
Bonaire, a Broadridge Financial Solutions company, has migrated its Software as a Services (SaaS) solution to Broadridge's hosting environment.
Euroclear Sweden Connects to FundSettle for International Order Routing
Swedish central securities depository (CSD) Euroclear Sweden has announced it is now connected to FundSettle, Euroclear Bank’s automated processing platform for cross-border and domestic funds.
Excelian Introduces Grid-as-a-Service Offering
Consultancy Excelian has announced that it is now offering grid computing on an as-a-service basis (GaaS), operated through Microsoft's Azure cloud platform.
Making a More Accurate Clock in the Cloud
Time synchronization attempts in the cloud have produced comical effects. FSMLabs thinks it has the answer.
Liquidnet Acquires Vega-Chi Bond-Trading Platform
Institutional trading network Liquidnet has announced it will enter the fixed-income market after its acquisition of UK bond-trading platform Vega-Chi.
Nasdaq OMX Clearing Receives First EMIR Authorization in Europe
The Stockholm-based clearinghouse, Nasdaq OMX Clearing, has received regulatory approval by the Swedish Financial Services Authority (SFSA) to operate as a central counterparty under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR).
Ashmore Group Live With Vermilion Reporting Suite
Ashmore Group, the London-based traditional asset manager, has implemented the Vermilion Reporting Suite to provide its clients with an automated, global reporting solution.
Markit Debuts Securities Finance Data Platform
Markit has announced the launch of a new platform geared towards data provision for securities lending.
Thomson Reuters Unveils Managed KYC Service
Thomson Reuters has launched Accelus Org ID, a new platform to support financial institutions and their clients increase the efficiency and reduce the costs associated with complying with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.
Oslo Børs Upgrades GUI
Oslo Børs has upgraded Oslo Connect, their over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives multilateral trading facility (MTF), to the latest version of Edge, a trading and registration platform provided by Baymarkets, the Stockholm-based OTC market systems developer.
Bloomberg Formalizes Third-Party Partner Program Amid Growth
Data and technology provider Bloomberg has announced a formal structure around its partner program, operated by its Enterprise Solutions division, which allows third-party vendors to integrate Bloomberg data into their platforms and connect to…
Euronext to Implement UTP Solution in Four Mena Exchanges
Euronext, part of the Intercontinental Exchange Group, has signed agreements with four exchanges in the Middle East and North African (MENA) region for the implementation of its UTP-Hybrid solution.
Von Rahden to Head Up SmartStream's Frankfurt Operation
London-based SmartStream Technologies has appointed Marcus von Rahden to manage the increased demand in Germany for the vendor’s back-office processing solutions and data management services.
Scoban Private Bank to Launch with Lombard Risk Reporting
The Edinburgh-based private bank, set to begin taking clients this summer under management including Ray Entwhistle and other former Adams & Co. executives, has selected Lombard Risk's Reporter.
BCEE Adds Charles River IMS
Luxembourg-based BCEE Asset Management (BCEE-AM) has gone live on the Charles River Investment Management System (IMS), the vendor has announced.
Thomson Reuters Launches Block Trading Venue
Built on the Autex network, Thomson's new liquidity pool will be open to buy and sell-side traders.
ICE Starts Clearing for Markit iTraxx Financials Index
The IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Group has announced it has begun clearing for Markit iTraxx Senior Financials Credit Default Swap (CDS) index instruments.
New FX Liquidity Hub From Tullet Division
Foreign exchange (FX) agent and Tullet Prebon division Chapdelaine FX has deployed a liquidity hub, supported by UK-based First Derivatives’ Delta Flow technology.
Deutsche Börse Replaces Steinicke with Freis in Compliance Top Spot
James H Freis Jr will become the new chief compliance officer at Deutsche Börse, replacing Michael Steinicke in the role, effective from April 1, 2014.
Come for the Pizza, Stay for the Foreign-Exchange Derivatives
CME Europe leads this week's coverage on Sell-Side Technology.
Bloomberg Partners With FMDQ for Nigerian Bonds Platform
Bloomberg and venue operator FMDQ OTC have announced the launch of a platform and market surveillance system for the electronic trading of Nigerian government bonds.
AQX Selects BNP Paribas for Settlement
AQX Securities has selected BNP Paribas Securities Services as its central settlement partner for all trades, both firms announced today.
Questions Surround Bitcoin on the Buy Side
As Bitcoin continues to evolve, the headlines have been both positive and negative. One thing that is becoming clear is that some buy side firms are dipping their toes in these turbulent waters—though most, quite tellingly, are keeping those forays under…