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QuantHouse Buys Low-Latency Network Provider Victory
The deal will accelerate QuantHouse’s expansion into the US.
FCA Enhances Technology Firepower and Warns on Mifid II
The regulator says that it cannot create a layer of permitted compliance below European standards.
CLS Announces Settlement, Processing, Data Services Solutions
New products include a same-day gross settlement service, data products and trade monitoring and reporting tools.
EquiLend and Trax Partner on SFTR Solution
The front-to-back SFTR service will cover all eligible asset classes.
Xceptor Hires Former IHS Markit Exec Rudley
Todd Rudley will help lead the vendor's expansion efforts in North America
First Derivatives’ Kx Goes Deep on Machine Learning
IDC estimates that the market for machine learning-related technology will increase from $12.5 billion in 2017 to more than $46 billion in 2020.
Axioma Improves Batch Optimizing, Tax Features in Portfolio Optimizer
Updates include using multiple cores to speed up optimization and additional features around taxes.
Kaizen Hires Former DTCC Specialist for Newly Created Role
James Mooney joins Kaizen as regulatory consultant.
Argentinean Exchange BYMA Now Live on LSEG Technology’s Millennium Trading Platform
The Millennium Exchange platform replaces BYMA's internally-built legacy platform.
Clearstream, HedgePole Partner for Alt Fund Data Service
Service aims to help fund investors and distributors maintain hedge fund portfolios.
Santander Picks Fenergo for Client Lifecycle Management
Enterprise platform will allow bank to onboard clients more efficiently; reduce costs.
Euroclear Names Eliet as New Regulatory Head
Guillaume Eliet was previously deputy general secretary at the French Stock Market Authority.
FISD Unveils ‘Level 2’ of FIA Certification Program
The first Level 2 module will focus on data licensing, aimed at a broad range of industry professionals, especially developers, who need to be aware of the limitations and costs associated with the data they use.
Setl Launches Blockchain Platform for Funds Record Keeping
The vendor has built Iznes with the collaboration of four French asset management firms.
Symphony Promotes Chan, Ucak to Head Asia Business
The pair will be tasked with growing Symphony's business across North and South Asia.
Orchard Launches Platform Connecting Lenders and Investors
The platform, Deals, offers a marketplace environment for lenders to look for investors.
SmartStream Hopes Collaborative SI Utility Can Solve MiFID II Dilemma
Reference data and post-trade automation technology provider is meeting with banks in an effort to solve systematic internalizer conundrum.
Broadridge Names Santangelo President of International Sales
Santangelo has been with the firm for 25 years and in his new role will focus on Europe and Asia
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Big XYT Launches Hub for Tick Data Analytics, Signs Bats Data Distribution Deal
The XYT Hub provides access to tick data from varied sources through a common interface. Big XYT has signed up Bats as its first data distribution partner, but plans to make a broad range of exchange data accessible via the new Hub.
McKay Adds LME Metals Data to QED
The metals data will be available over the QED service at datacenters in the UK, Europe, and the US.
CJC Reshuffles Senior Tech Roles, Expands Board
CJC has promoted Peter Williams to chief technology officer, replacing co-founder Paul Tomblin, who becomes chief information officer.
Algomi to Grow Offering After S&P Investment
This is the third partnership Algomi has formed over the last six months. It’s the second minority investment S&P has made this year.
R3, FCA Collaborate on Mortgage Transaction Reporting DLT Prototype
R3 has built a prototype application for regulatory reporting of mortgage transactions with the help of the FCA and two major banks.