Technology
MarkLogic Names Apama Co-founder Nelson Finance CTO
Nelson, who has previously served at Software AG, Progress Software, and Apama, will be an evangelist for financial services within MarkLogic.
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.
PTDL Teams Up with GBBC
The partnership will enable PTDL members to interact with a wider network of key industry participants and have regular updates on blockchain-related issues.
VMware Taps Equinix for Private Connectivity
The integration enables VMware's clients to tap into its services on Amazon's cloud using a private connection at multiple global locations.
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.
IBM Focuses on Qubit Quality for Quantum Computing Development
While IBM is set to open its 50-qubit prototype to partners early next year, the key for the company is improving qubit fidelity.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 133: IBM on Quantum Computing
IBM’s Kathryn Guarini and Bob Sutor look at how banks are currently experimenting with quantum computers.
AlphaPoint Taps Lewtan Vet Myers as Head of Product
The newly created role is intended to capitalize on the company's growth
ITRS Group Acquires OP5 to Bolster Monitoring and Log File Capabilities
The acquisition will offer professional clients improved monitoring, network analytics and log file capabilities.
OpenFin Hires Ex-Deutsche Data Exec Wood to Boost Enterprise Business
Wood, former head of market data services at Deutsche Bank, will be responsible for growing OpenFin's adoption among end-users and vendor partners.
CBA to Issue First Blockchain Bond for World Bank
Investors can participate in the Kangaroo bond, dubbed ‘bond-i’ via the World Bank’s and CBA’s respective nodes.
INTL FCStone Takes Paxos Precious Metals Confirmation Platform
The platform automates trade confirmations, reconciles transactions and aims to minimize operational errors.
QuantHouse Onboards Actant Trading Technology
The partnership offers quicker-to-market trading technologies through the use of QuantHouse’s API system.
Cobalt Goes Live on BT Radianz Cloud
Cobalt provides peer-to-peer and blockchain services to BT Radianz Cloud clients.
Barclays Leads Pack on $14 Million Funding Round for Cloud9 Platform
The platform aims to modernize communications among counterparties and deliver sophisticated data analytics.
IBM and CLS Join Forces on Blockchain
The LedgerConnect project aims to provide a secure network for deploying and consuming relevant information and services.
AWS Taps Data Vet Barnes for ISV Partnerships
Over more than 20 years in the data and trading technology industry, Barnes has worked in a range of roles at various ISVs.
Usave and GMEX Collaborate on Ethical Digital Gold Exchange
The blockchain-based exchange is designed to enable a fair and traceable means of trading eco-responsible gold.
Exegy Bows Fifth-Gen Data Appliances, In-House NIC
The new appliances leverage an in-house-developed network interface card that enables the vendor to boost data processing and distribution.
Velocimetrics Hires Two to Boost US Presence
Velocimetrics will leverage the pair's technical and sales experience to expand its presence in North America.
ITI Capital Integrates Torstone’s Post-Trade Platform
The middle- and back-office infrastructure will manage multi-asset post-trade operations and enable scalability.
R3 Launches Enterprise Version of Corda Blockchain
Corda Enterprise features a Blockchain Application Firewall that allows applications to run securely on public networks.
Bitfinex Joins Market Synergy’s Crypto Connectivity Infrastructure
The network will provide the crypto exchange with access to institutional clients and co-location services.