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Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016 Open for Entries
The Sell-Side Technology Awards 2016, WatersTechnology's fourth annual awards focusing on the third-party technology industry serving the sell side, are open for entries.
Markit Eyes Regulation-Led Liquidity Tools, Real-Time Bond Pricing for '16
The vendor is expanding its fixed income pricing capabilities in response to opportunities created by new regulations.
Morningstar Invests Extra $10M in PitchBook
Seattle-based PitchBook will use the fundingto expand its coverage, add features, and hire more staff.
Hammerstone Taps Airex for Report Distribution
Hammerstone officials say using Airex will allow the company to reach potential clients outside its core base.
Update: CEO, Chairman Depart Interactive Data, After ICE Completes Acquisition
Daffron steps down after just more than two years as CEO of Interactive Data.
Singapore, Taiwan Exchange Agreement Signals Future Intent
TWSE subsidiary to join SGX as trading member, facilitating trading links between the bourses.
ParFX Expands Platform to Include Hungarian Forint
FX trading platform also adds six new currency pairings for European, American and Asian currencies.
Nasdaq's Smarts Platform To Power Nigerian Stock Exchange's Compliance Efforts
The Nigerian Stock Exchange services the largest economy in Africa.
Fincad’s Updated Platform Aims to Bring Quantitative Analytics to the Masses
Version 5.0 of the F3 platform provides functionality for both advanced quants and layperson traders.
Recognos Launches Machine Learning Data Extraction Service
Promises higher rates of accuracy through system that builds on human-generated examples
Velocimetrics Taps Former ITRS, BT Exec Covington as Consultant
The fintech vet will advise the company's management team on a consulting basis.
Bloomberg's Grauer Joins Blackstone Board
The financial industry veteran will add a seat on Blackstone's board to his existing duties as Bloomberg chairman.
GTS Acquires Barclays Designated Market Maker Trading Business at NYSE
GTS will close the deal in the Q2 for an undisclosed amount.
PRA’s Bailey Appointed as New FCA Chief Executive
Prudential Regulatory Authority’s Andrew Bailey steps up to take UK regulatory hot seat starting in July.
ICE Appoints Martin to Oversee IDC
The former COO of ICE Clear US, who now runs the exchange's data business, will also now oversee Interactive Data.
AxiomSL Launches Counterparty Credit Risk Solution
Capital adequacy calculations can be run in parallel
AxiomSL Launches Solution for Banking Counterparty Credit Risk Exposure
New solution for standardized approach for measuring counterparty credit risk exposures (SA-CCR) to ease pressure from Basel regulatory reforms.
DTCC Looks to Blockchain Technology to Improve Manual Processes
Without standards across the industry, blockchain technology could become a group of siloed solutions,
Moelis Australia Securities Taps Analec’s Solutions for Brokerage Business
Solutions will provide increased efficiency in research generation and distribution process for Moelis Australia Securities.
DTCC Says Industry-Wide Collaboration Needed for Successful Implementation of Blockchain
Without standards across the industry, blockchain technology could become a group of siloed solutions,
CustomerMatrix Nabs $10.5 Million in Funding, HSBC Leads Charge
Cognitive computing firm has raised a total of $19.5 million in investments.
J.C. Flowers & Co. Buys Chi-X Australia, Chi-X Japan, Chi-Tech
Latest acquisition builds on portfolio of investments into Asia-Pacific region for J.C. Flowers & Co.
Portuguese Investor Group Seeks EC Ruling with Anti-Market Data Fee Petition
Industry association ATM Associacao de Investidores hopes the petition will prompt the EC to regulate exchange data fees.
Hanweck Associates Preps Euro Options Analytics with London Tech Deployment
The European version of Hanweck's analytics will require the vendor to deploy infrastructure in London.