Inside Market Data - IMD 20 June 2016
Vol31, No. 30
Articles in this issue
BATS UK Index Series Takes Flight
Officials say the indexes will help investors make better-informed trading decisions, while offering an affordable alternative to existing indexes.
Redline Adds Eurex Feed Handler
The new feed handler will allow users to view data from Deutsche Börse's Eurex derivatives exchange alongside data from 150 other global feeds.
FIX Bows V3 of MMT Trade Reporting Tags
FIX Trading Community, the governing body of the FIX Protocol, will publish full documentation for version 3.0 of its MMT standard later this year.
HKEx Adds Webstock Info, Zhengzhou Esunny to Mainland Data Program
Eight Mainland China-based data vendors currently partiipate in HKEx's program to expand access to its derivatives markets and data.
Former S&P, Thomson Data Vet Manchee Joins Blockchain Startup BNC
Manchee's experience will help Brave New Coin grow its data and index business around digital currencies and Blockchain applications.
Thomson Reuters Expands OTC Markets Content
The addition of end-of-day prices and other data expands an existing distribution agreement under which Thomson Reuters already carries OTC Markets' real-time data.
MDX Eyes Trading Venues to Expand Use Cases for Data Platform
The adapted platform is likely to appeal to SEFs, tier-two marketplaces and regional exchanges that lack real-time data distribution capabilities.
Velocimetrics Launches Web-based Latency, Data Flow Analytics for VMX EndToEnd
The web-based performance analytics provide a low-maintenance alternative to desktop-based tools, and were developed in response to customer demand.
CBOE Taps SMA for 'Social' Benchmark Indexes
CBOE will use SMA's social media-based metrics to develop a range of indexes to help investors identify potential trades.
BondWave Nabs Bond Trading Vet Miscimarra
Miscimarra has spent more than 40 years in fixed income trading and technology management and sales.
Kx Snags Mr Wright
Wright has more than 20 years of experience around high-performance technologies.
Visible Alpha Plans Expansion Ahead of Commercial Launch
A former division of TheMarkets.com, Visible Alpha has spent the last six years perfecting its platform, and now plans to launch as a standalone provider of derived fundamental data.
Platts Debuts US Gulf LNG Price Assessment
Platts analysts say the product will bring transparency to an emerging spot market dominated by clauses that restrict trade.
SR Labs Rebrands, Unveils Tech Roadmap
Officials say the vendor's new identity reflects the combination of the legacy SR Labs business and its Wombat acquisition.
FISD Ups FIA Fee, Preps Advanced Program
FISD will stop subsidizing the cost of its initial FIA certification, and is consulting with the industry on the roadmap for the next phase of the initiative.
Opening Cross: ‘Perceived’ Value and Playing to Win in the Name Game
What's in a name? It's not just your brand; It's also your calling card.
Empirasign Adds IDC, TR Evaluated Prices
Adding the evaluated prices will provide front-office users of Empirasign's platform with a "second opinion" to compare to market prices, officials say.