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The Power of Names
The difference between disruptive and emerging technologies.
Assessing the Implementation Challenges Associated with Emerging Technologies
In parts one and two of this five-part feature, we looked at the the technologies that typically fall under the "emerging technologies" moniker, and the operational benefits of deploying such technologies. In this section, we look at the complexities and…
The Internet of Things and Wall Street
As the Internet of Things takes hold in the retail space, Anthony wonders if this concept will spread into the capital markets in the near future, or if this is still too bleeding edge for the banking industry, much less buy-side institutions.
TCW Group Implements Bonaire for Revenue and Expense Management
Investment manager TCW Group has signed Bonaire for its revenue and expense management platform, the vendor has announced.
Clearstream Bolsters Global Liquidity Hub with OTC Collateral
International central securities depository Clearstream has announced the introduction of OTC Collateral, a bilateral collateral management service, to its risk and liquidity management platform Global Liquidity Hub.
Measuring the Operational Benefits of Embracing Emerging Technologies
In part two of this five-part feature on emerging technologies, participants discuss the business and operational opportunities around embracing emerging technologies, specifically the reduced cost and speed to market offered by on-demand consumption of…
MTS Buys Bonds.com
Electronic fixed-income trading platform MTS, part of the London Stock Exchange Group, announced it will acquire Bonds.com pending regulatory clearance and stockholder approval. The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of this year.
Options Reduces Latency on New Jersey Fiber
Options, the New York-based private financial cloud provider, has upgraded its route between the NJ2 Savvis facility in Weehawken, New Jersey, and the NY4 Equinix facility in Secaucus, New Jersey.
Kellner Replaces Kondo as Instinet CEO
Instinet, the New York-based agency-only broker arm of Nomura, has appointed Jonathan Kellner as CEO. He replaces Fumiki Kondo, who has been made head of Nomura Asset Management’s overseas client division in Tokyo.
Cinnober Debuts Cross-Asset Client Clearing Platform
Technology vendor Cinnober has announced the launch of TRADExpress Client Clearing, a system for consolidating the service offering at banks into a single system.
Emerging Technologies and the Advantages they Offer Early Adopters
In a recent virtual roundtable on the benefits and challenges around the adoption of emerging technologies, respondents discussed how capital markets firms might evaluate such technologies with the view to creating a competitive advantage. In part one of…
ABN Amro Launches AMG Global Platform
ABN Amro Clearing, part of ABN Amro Bank, has announced the launch of its global execution platform, ABN Amro Market Gateway Global (AMG Global), providing clients with seamless routing capabilities between Asia, the US and Europe via a single FIX…
BT Launches New Integrated Voice Service
The telecommunications provider has launched One Voice Radianz, an integrated service that will bring together voice, mobile, and data services for financial services users of its flagship BT Radianz Cloud.
Nasdaq Unveils Capital Venue for Private Companies
Nasdaq OMX has launched Nasdaq Private Market, its new capital marketplace for private companies.
Dutch Pension Fund Selects Misys for Portfolio Management
Blue Sky Group, a EUR 17b pension fund based in the Netherlands, has chosen Misys Sophis Value as its core portfolio management platform.
FRS Launches Analytical Tool for Life Insurer
Financial Risk Solutions (FRS), the Dublin-based software provider to the life insurance industry, has announced the launch of Invest|Pro Analytics, a web-based reporting and control tool for fund administration.
Investment Managers Outsourcing Dealing Desks
According to a recent roundtable discussion hosted by London-based Fidessa, certain investment managers are considering outsourcing parts of their dealing desks to become more competitive in today’s market environment.
SSgX Adds Futures Execution to FCM Solution
State Street Global Exchange (SSgX) has expanded its futures commission merchant (FCM) solution to include futures execution.
BNY Mellon CSD to Begin Securities Settlement in Luxembourg
BNY Mellon has announced its Brussels-based central securities depository (CSD) has been recognized as a securities settlement system by the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Former BondDesk CEO Joins Algomi as Strategic Advisor
London-based fixed-income technology provider Algomi has appointed Howard Edelstein, former chairman and CEO of BondDesk Group, as strategic advisor.
Mexico's Intangible Investments Live on iLevel
The Mexico City-based venture capital firm will be the first in the country using iLevel's Private Capital Data platform, and third in Latin America after Colombia's Tribeca Asset Management and Brazil's Patria Investimentos.
Dubai Murabaha Commodities Platform Adds BGC
The interdealer broker will be the first on Dubai Multi Commodities Center's (DMCC's) electronic Tradeflow system, launched in 2013, for trading in niche Islamic finance products.
AxiomSL Expands XBRL-Related Capabilities
To meet new reporting requirements related to the eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), AxiomSL has enhanced its out-of-the-box XBRL reporting solution to include taxonomy management and tweaked it to be more of a submission platform, rather…
CLS Appoints Ken Harvey Chairman of the Board
Ken Harvey has been appointed chairman of the board of directors of CLS Group and CLS Bank International, bringing over 30 years of financial expertise to the role.