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Options Expands FX Connectivity
Private financial cloud provider Options has expanded connectivity to 60 global foreign exchange (FX) markets
Last Call For IRD/IMD Awards Vote
Voting closes April 10 and the awards will be presented in New York on May 21
SEC Mandates Regular Testing of Technology
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved plans to replace voluntary testing of technology with regular, mandatory evaluations.
LSE, LCH Agree Revised Offer Terms
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSE) and LCH.Clearnet have announced the agreement of revised terms that will see the exchange group take a majority stake in the clearinghouse.
Berkeley Futures Offers DMA Through CQG
Berkeley Futures, a UK futures, options and foreign exchange (FX) broker is now offering direct market access (DMA) via all CQG platforms, including CQG Trader, QTrader, ChartTrader, CQG API, and CQG's flagship product, CQG Integrated Client.
Fenics and Traiana Team Up On OTC FX Derivatives
Fenics Software, a GFI Group company, has signed an agreement with Traiana that will allow Fenics customers to manage the reporting of OTC foreign exchange (FX) derivatives into swaps data repositories and clearing houses.
GBST Aims to Hasten Tax Data Processing
The software and services provider has launched a new rules-based engine that will help firms manage the transactional flows associated with existing and future taxes on financial transactions
Banque Privée 1818 Banks on BSB
Banque Privée 1818 has signed with Belgian vendor BSB for its Soliam asset management and distribution platform.
Swift, DTCC Move Forward On LEI Registration
The industry utilities have increased the number of identifiers now registered, as other interested parties such as the FSB's Central Operating Unit also make progress on preparations
Primatics Appoints Former OpenLink Chief Hesselbirg as CEO
Kevin Hesselbirg will immediately head up McLean, Va.-based Primatics, which provides loan accounting and valuation software for portfolio managers.
Itaú BBA Taps Broadridge for Sec Lending, Repo
Brazilian bank Itaú BBA, which is adding the US dollar-based products to its Itaú BBA USA Securities arm, is set to use Broadridge's comprehensive business process outsourcing (BPO) solution, which includes both technology provision and services hosting.