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Unigestion Chooses AIM Software for EDM Needs
Targeted business applications are winning the enterprise data management game, says an AIM Software executive
DTCC Assembles Two Groups for T+2
Following in the footsteps of Europe, the DTCC has organized two industry group charged with leading the transition to T+2 in U.S. markets.
African Stock Exchange to Implement Deutsche Börse Tech
Deutsche Börse has entered into an agreement with the African Stock Exchange (AFSX), whereby the Mauritius-based venue will use the German operator's Xetra technology and support.
Your Next Security Threat is...POODLE
Three Google security researchers have discovered a new security hole in version 3 of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
Trading Game Startup Nous Raises Funds to Boost Participation, Data Value
Nous, a provider of a mobile trading game and a feed of investor and active trader market sentiment, has raised $600,000 in new funding to expand the user base of its Spark Profit trading game from 79,000 users in 190 countries to 250,000 users over the…
ITG Releases Posit Marketplace 3.0 Dark Pool Algorithm
In an effort to effectively tap dark pool liquidity and leverage the tools dark venues provide, brokerage ITG announced the launch of the Posit Marketplace 3.0 algorithm.
Charles River Adds Thomson Reuters Data
Thomson Reuters follows other major data providers in making its information available through Charles River
Neonet Adds Aquis Access
Agency broker Neonet has joined Aquis Exchange, and will now offer clients access to the venue.
Buy-Side Firms Begin Trading Corporates Via MTS Bonds.com API
MTS Markets International announced liquidity-provisioned trades by buy-side institutions through its enhanced application program interface (API) on MTS Bonds.com have begun taking place.
Xignite Partners with FactSet
Cloud-based financial market data provider Xignite announced a partnership with data provider FactSet.
Solace Taps SL Corp to Monitor Message Routers
Ottawa-based hardware messaging appliance vendor Solace Systems has enlisted IT monitoring solutions provider SL Corp to provide an adapter for SL Corp's RTView Enterprise Monitor, to provide systems administrators and application support teams with…
CME Group Enacts Tech Jobs Cut
CME Group announced a company restructure that will cut five percent of its workforce, or about 150 jobs, the majority of which will come from the company's technology division.
EuroCCP Adds Traiana Platform to OTC Clearing Services
EuroCCP will now be able to match over-the-counter (OTC) transactions with Traiana’s Harmony platform.
Thomson Reuters Bows M&A Arbitrage Data
Thomson Reuters has unveiled a new collection of mergers and acquisitions data within its Deals database targeting the needs of event-driven hedge fund managers.
Update: Xignite Adds FactSet Fundamentals to On-Demand Data
San Mateo-based web services data provider Xignite is adding fundamental data and estimates from FactSet Research Systems to its suite of on-demand datasets, to provide clients with access to global company fundamental and financial data.
Orc Launches Smart Order-Router for Multi-Venue Trading
Orc, a vendor in derivatives trading technology, has launched its routing engine, Orc Smart Order Router (SOR), to achieve best execution while reducing costs.
FX Lobby Group Opens US Branch
Foreign exchange (FX) trade body ACI ─ Financial Markets Association has announced its expansion to the US with the opening of a new branch, ACI America.
Hermes Selects Calastone for Ucits Funds
Hermes Investment Management will distribute its Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (Ucits) funds via Calastone's global transaction network, the provider has announced.
Dion Adds Tool to Nova for Stock Connect
Dion Global Solutions has announced the launch of a module that allows clients in Hong Kong to process cross-border trades more efficiently, in support of the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect programme.
No More Mr. ICE Guy, Indeed: Marcial Steps Down at ICE
According to his LinkedIn profile, Edwin Marcial, chief technology officer at the IntercontinentalExchange (ICE), is stepping down after 18 years with the company.
MSCI Releases New Equity Analytics
Index provider MSCI has added seven new US and Asia specific models to its suite of Barra equity portfolio risk models, which factors in additional risk considerations called Systematic Equity Strategies, to help financial professionals to design and…
Gibraltar Stock Exchange Readies Market Data for Phase Two of Launch
GSX Limited (GSX), Gibraltar's recently launched stock exchange, is planning to launch new market data feeds in late 2015 or early 2016, after receiving authorization from the Financial Services Commission of Gibraltar to commence its operations this…
Nasdaq Promotes Four to Support Growth Across its Market Technology and Listings Units
Nasdaq has announced a series of appointments in order to maximize future growth potential across its Listing Services and Market Technology businesses.
Russia's Cinimex Extends Ties with Misys
The Russian provider has joined Misys' InFusion Partner Program after an existing 12-year relationship.