Operations
IHS Markit Cancels Derivatives Unit Sale
The information provider will now keep MarkitSERV, despite putting it up for sale earlier this year.
Caspian Partners with Coinbase for Institutional Crypto Drive
The partnership lets institutional traders access Coinbase markets while providing additional portfolio-management tools to the exchange's clients.
NEX Exchange Receives Majority Investment, New CEO
Consortium of investors take majority stake in SME exchange platform, with ex-Numis founder set to take reins later this year.
Africa’s Sleeping Fintech Giant Stirs
The growth of fintech hubs, and a populace comfortable with digital banking and mobile technology, could signal a new era for African market technology.
Storebrand AM Completes Move to SimCorp Dimension
Norway’s largest private asset manager finalizes the last leg of its technology consolidation project.
SimCorp Partners Qlik for Data Analytics Tool
SimCorp will roll out the new tool within its Dimension platform from October.
BitGo Gets Trust License, Launches Crypto Custody Service
BitGo says the trust license lets it offer regulated and protected custody of crypto assets.
Broadridge Taps Tim Gokey to Succeed Rich Daly as CEO in 2019
Current COO Tim Gokey will succeed Rich Daly as CEO, who will move to executive chairman of the board.
SS&C Unveils Singularity for AI-Enhanced Back Office
New platform will use robotics and machine learning to streamline accounting and reconciliations workflows.
Brexit Poses Regulatory Challenges for Crypto, Fintech
Market experts sound cautious note on regulatory developments in the crypto and fintech space.
Nasdaq’s Twin Pillars: Brad Peterson and Lars Ottersgård
In a period where most stock exchanges are facing uncertain futures and are eyeing consolidation with rivals, one of the world’s largest is hitting its stride.
Archax And Aquis Enter into Tech Partnership
Aquis will provide a matching engine and surveillance technology when the project commences.
Groupama AM Implements SimCorp Dimension
The integration looks to automate the asset manager's front- and middle-office operations and offer real-time data analytics.
SEB Goes Live with DTCC's Alert Regional Custodian Workflow
The Swedish bank will use US firm's network as a white-labelled service.
DTCC Blockchain Platform Scheduled for Early 2019 Launch
The Trade Information Warehouse overhaul, which had been slated for late 2018, is now scheduled for February 2019.
IHS Markit Overhauls Derivatives 'Nerve Center' with TradeServ Launch
MarkitSERV plans to retire DSMatch and fold MarkitWire and other products into cloud-based platform.
LiquidityEdge Names Andy Bria COO
Bria, formerly head of client services for EBS at NEX Group, will help lead the trading venue's expansion.
Thomson Reuters Launches SI Reporting Service
RTS 27 Now helps banks registered as SIs meet their reporting requirements under Mifid II.
KB Tech Launches Risk Management Platform
Web-based KB Risk Portal is the latest addition to KB Tech’s suite of products.
Coinfloor Awaits Green Light from Gibraltar
DLT providers are obliged to satisfy nine principles and pay an annual fee to comply with the regulatory framework.
NeoXam Creates Central Data Repository for SGX
The new system also supports future enhancements such as automatic generation of events and the introduction of additional data products.
StatPro Names Canada Director Ahead of New Structure
The appointment of Coetzee reflects the importance of Canada as a growth market to StatPro, officials say.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 134: All About ETFs
Josephine Gallagher and Anthony Malakian examine the ETF market to see how tech and data are changing the space.
Trax Taps TR Data for SI Volume Alert Service
The data will support Trax’s MiFID II and SI determination service, which indicates a firm’s potential to become an SI before the assessment period.