Inside Market Data - IMD 18 January 2016
Articles in this issue
Stoxx Bows High-Yield, Low-Volatility Index, Data
The new index wil allow investors to gain exposure to European stocks with high dividends and low volatility.
DirectFN, Dow Jones Ally for English-Language MENA News
The service will provide more in-depth news on companies and economic issues within the MENA region, officials say.
SR Labs Catches Cacciola
Cacciola joins SR Labs after holding various sales and account management roles at content and technology providers.
EquiLend Taps former Northern Trust, State Street Securities Finance Exec Allen to Lead DataLend
Allen's years of experience in securities lending will help the DataLend business better serve client needs, officials say.
Markit Taps Amazon Cloud to ‘Expedite Innovation'
The move will make it easier for the vendor to manage product and business innovation, officials say.
First Derivatives Buys Kx Specialist Consultancy QuantumKDB
QuantumKDB founder Kieran Lucid was a Kdb+ engineer at First Derivatives before founding the consultancy in 2011.
FactSet Adds Evaluated Muni Prices from Startup Best Credit Data
The new data will provide FactSet clients with an alternative source of insight into the illiquid muni bonds market.
DataGenic Incorporates MDX Excel Add-in
The integration will allow traders to collaborate on pricing commodities and curves in spreadsheets.
Ipreo Integrates Symphony Comms Platform
The integration will allow clients to conduct messaging from their existing Ipreo tools while working on deals.
J&J Nabs Data Vet Raskin to Head Consulting
Raskin joins the conusltancy after a brief stint at Australian financial technology vendor GBST.
Brittan Exits Thomson Reuters Following Tech Restructure
His departure is a result of the vendor realigning the division's technology function with Thomson Reuters overall.
OTAS Builds App to Embed Analytics in Symphony Chat, Eyes More Partners for 2016
The app will allow Symphony users to access OTAS' content and analytics within their existing chat workflow.
Quincy Eyes Asia, Fixed Income for Growth
After initially focusing on the US and Europe for equities and derivatives, Quincy is now looking to Asia and bond markets.
StockViews Targets Quality Recommendations to Combat Contributor Overload
The vendor is cutting through the Big Data of "analyst" contributions to deliver only the highest-quality recommendations.
EMIS Reorgs for International Focus; Preps Mobile App, New Ad-Hoc Purchasing Model
The vendor believes a more centralized approach will help target international clients as it prepares a mobile app and new model for purchasing research.
Opening Cross: Choose Your Partners for the ‘Year of the Ecosystem’
Choose wisely: The right partner can make or break your business.
Startup Almax Begins Testing Artificial Intelligence News Analytics Platform
Officials say the Almax platform provides more context around news events than other analytics platforms.