Tech
Markit Acquires Data Explorers in Buy-Side Play
Data Explorers' specialty in securities lending will provide an expansive data set and series of indices to clients.
ICE Releases WebICE Version 12.6
The latest version of WebICE allows for customized strategy building and a position keeper.
Rick Lane Rejoins TT from Google as its CTO
Lane rejoins TT as its CTO, where he will oversee future enhancements geared toward analytics packages, multi-broker technologies and mobility.
After Delay, OpenGamma Releases Risk and Analytics Platform
Version 1.0 of the open-source platform was held back to include a Bloomberg module.
FPL Releases FIX Guidelines for Post-Trade Processing
The guidelines will facilitate the adoption of FIX standards for equity post-trade processing.
LSE Receives Approval for LCH.Clearnet Deal
Shareholders green light 60 percent stake move.
MarketAxess Launches REXIQ for TCA
New software provides enhanced transaction cost analysis in fixed income markets.
Traiana Gains ICE Certification
New connection allows for OTF FX derivatives clearing.
NYSE Technologies Signs MOU with Korean Tech Firm
The memorandum of understanding renews and formalizes an earlier technology sharing agreement.
EMIR Approved by European Parliament
The trading of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives will be subject to European Markets and Infrastructure Regulation.
MarketAxess to Apply New Cost Analysis to Fixed Income Trading
RexIQ methodology will apply a TCA approach to determining the cost of trading in corporate bonds.
The Time has Come for HTML5
Paul Caplin, CEO of financial software provider Caplin Systems, says 2012 is the year for HTML5.
The Time has Come for HTML5
Paul Caplin, CEO of financial software provider Caplin Systems, says 2012 is the year for HTML5.
Searching for Purple Patches and Panem
Enter into the desperate mind of a columnist as he feebly searches for a FinTech-related topic for this week's BST column.
Going to Bat for BATS
The botched IPO was embarrassing, but everyone makes mistakes
NYSE Technologies to Drive Hong Kong Exchanges' New Data Platform
The Orion Market Data Platform will run on an ultra-low latency XDP solution, enabling distribution in Mainland China.
Custody is the Rule: NSCC Building Better Alternative Investments Processing Automation
Strengthening the market for securities custody, NSCC's new automated possession and control functions will further improve the DTCC's administration of alternative investments. By Tim Murray
TradeStation Adds Chart Trading to its Platform
The click-and-drag functionality will make it simpler to place, edit, and cancel orders.
Euroclear Bank and NSD Plan Russian Securities Service
Settlement, custody and related services for stock exchange and OTC equity trades to be provided, as well as government and corporate bond transactions.
AmInvestment Bank Chooses FlexTrade Broker System
Malaysian investment bank integrates Mottai, a web-based trading platform for front-end broker services.
HPI Financial Selects FENICS
Hong Kong-based asset manager to use derivatives trading and risk management software.
AQR Picks Eagle's Portfolio Performance Measurement
AQR Capital Management selects Eagle Investment Systems' GIPS to enhance efficiencies and automation.
RFA Goes Mobile with New Security Offering for Hedge Funds
Mobile device management reflects increasing use of emplyoees' smart devices at funds.
Brazilian Firm Selects Investran for Accounting
The SunGard product was chosen for its scalable infrastructure and reporting capabilities.