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SimCorp, MSCI Launch Interface for Data, Analytics
The new interface is intended to makes it easier for mutual clients to load SimCorp Dimension holdings into MSCI RiskManager and MSCI RiskManager risk analytics into SimCorp Dimension
Quantopian Broadens Access, Adds IEX
Online trading platform Quantopian has announced that it will open up to all investors for its pubic beta, and not just the investment banks and hedge funds that were given access during its pilot period.
Diliger Expands Procurement Platform Functions
Diliger, a London-based market startup data procurement platform, is adding new functionalities to its platform aimed at improving the procurement management cycle, officials say.
J&J Issues RFP for UTP SIP Administrator
Management and market data consultancy Jordan & Jordan has issued an RFP on behalf of the UTP Operating Committee to identify potential administrators of the UTP consolidated feed's securities information processor, following Nasdaq's decision at the…
1010data Gets Euro ABS, MBS Deals Data
Big Data analytics provider 1010data has added pool and loan-level European asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities to its database, via a partnership with European DataWarehouse, the European central repository for loan-level ABS data.
OTAS Readies APIs, Out-of-Box Visualization Tools for App Developers
London-based analytics provider OTAS Technologies is preparing to launch a set of APIs and visualization widgets this quarter that will enable customers to develop applications based on its derived analytics that can be used by traders and portfolio…
Markit to Increase Focus on Tax Services with CTI Acquisition
Markit's Michelle Trogni says the acquisition of the tax compliance software and services vendor will help her company to make tax "one of the cornerstones of the types of managed services that we offer"
Tradeweb Launches Electronic Trading for Active US Treasury Bonds
A new order book on the venue's Dealerweb platform will support most liquid, on-the-run bonds, to be traded by major dealers and electronic market makers.
Charles River Launches Integrated Cloud Compliance Environment
Charles River Development has announced the debut of its latest cloud offering for buy-side clients, geared towards centralizing data, software and services that it is dubbing "Compliance-as-a-Service" (CaaS).
Six Eyes Swiss Trade Repository
Six has announced its intention to establish a trade repository for derivative transactions, in association with a number of investment bank customers.
Waters Rankings 2014 ─ Voting Has Now Closed
Voting in this year's Waters Rankings has now closed.
Arcontech Eyes Central Bank Data Distribution
UK-based market data technology provider Arcontech is seeking to position itself as an "exclusive" distributor of information from central banks, which will make distribution of market-moving information from central banks fairer than current practices,…
12Horizons Readies Frankfurt-Zurich Microwave Connection
Singapore-based microwave telecommunications company 12Horizons rolled out its microwave radio frequency data transmission network between Deutsche Börse and the SIX Swiss Exchange into live production on June 1.
YCharts Unveils New-Look Platform with More Watchlists, Customization
Chicago-based fundamental analysis provider YCharts rolled out a new version of its web-based dashboard for professional users today, Wednesday, June 4, that makes more data readily available on users' main displays, and allows them to customize what…
Spectracom and FSMLabs Partner on Time Synch
Spectracom, a Rochester, New York-based provider of global navigation satellite systems will integrate the TimeKeeper software from Austin-based time synchronization specialist FSMLabs into its 10 gigabit-per-second network clock.
Axioma Updates Risk Modeling Platform
The provider's Risk Model Machine (RMM) version 7.6 includes an advanced content builder program and new factor libraries, providing flexibility when building custom models.
Sandell AM Takes SunGard's Hedge360
The alternative asset manager, which specializes in middle market event-driven and credit investments, will use Hedge360 for portfolio management and integrated trading, risk, and operations.
Euronext UK Markets Gains RIE Status
The London-based venue in the Euronext group, Euronext UK Markets, has been granted Recognized Investment Exchange (RIE) status by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), ahead of the group being spun out by parent company IntercontinentalExchange (ICE…
US Senate Confirms CFTC Chair, Commissioners
The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of Timothy Massad as the chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), who replaces acting chair Mark Wetjen, while also approving the appointment of two further commissioners to bring the…
TR Adds Indian Index to CRI/ESG Suite
Thomson Reuters has launched the CRI India 50 ESG Index, part of its family of Corporate Responsibility Indices that are based on the vendor's environmental, social and governance data, to provide a reference for investors seeking exposure to Indian…
Raiffeisen Bank Rolls Out Asset Control
Austrian bank Raiffeisen Bank International is deploying financial data management systems provider Asset Control's AC Plus data management platform, in a move to achieve centralized market data management for end-of- day valuations and market risk…
ING Installs MDX Tech for Real-Time Fixed Income Data Distribution
Dutch banking group ING has rolled out the MDXT Connect data connectivity platform from UK-based data technology provider MDX Technology to enable the bank to distribute real-time fixed income prices and data analytics from its trading desk in Amsterdam…
NovaSparks Adds FPGA Handlers for ICE, Eurex Feeds
French FPGA feed handler and data appliance provider NovaSparks has rounded out its futures data offering with the addition of feed handlers for IntercontinentalExchange's iMpact feed and Eurex's Enhanced Order Book Interface (EOBI) feed.
Markit Nabs Compliance-Solutions Provider CTI
Markit announced that it is acquiring software provider Compliance Technologies International (CTI) in order to strengthen its compliance and risk suite of products.