Algorithmic trading
NYSE Partners ATG for Brazilian Equities Venue
NYSE Technologies and the Americas Trading Group (ATG) have announced that they will form a joint venture aimed at establishing a Brazilian platform.
TMX Atrium Adds AlphaFlash News Feed
Luxembourg-headquartered infrastructure technology provider TMX Atrium has added the AlphaFlash news feed to its platform.
Foresight Publishes Final HFT Report
Foresight, a UK government-affiliated research group located within the department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), has published its final report on computer-based trading (CBT).
The Industry Needs to Come Together on Policing Itself When it Comes to HFT
Whether its through AT 9000 or some other industry-led initiative, HFT firms need to be proactive in addressing the risk concerns inherent in their chosen strategy.
PDQ Debuts Algos for Manual Traders
Manual traders can now get co-located execution without owning any co-located servers.
Cass Questions Circuit Breakers in New Study
The Cass Business School at City University, London, has released an academic paper questioning the validity of measures put in place after the Flash Crash to ensure market stability.
Getco Enhances Algo Suite
Electronic market-maker Getco has announced the expansion of its algorithmic trading offering, including six new strategies.
The Curious Case of the Nifty
The Flash Crash on India’s exchange highlights the perils of instituting catchy mechanisms like circuit breakers without really analyzing what causes problems in the first place.
G6 Takes Deltix for Algo Trading
G6 Capital Management has selected Deltix's suite of products for the testing and operation of its quantitative trading strategies.
Exegy, StreamBase Ally for Algo Strategy Support, Data Analytics
Integrated products simplify process of using data from Exegy appliances in StreamBase's analytics engines, while opening new opportunities for both vendors
Dalian Commodity Exchange Readies Level 2 Datafeed
The exchange will launch the feed by year-end to help boost algorithmic trading in the region.
Fidessa Promotes Chatterjee, Opens Mumbai Office
Trading software vendor Fidessa has announced the opening of a new location in Mumbai, India.
On-Demand Algo Service Launched by RTS
RTD Tango, RTD Tango Trader, and RTD Tango Quant are all available as part of the customizable package.
Seeking Alpha, Buy Side Looks to Information Arbitrage
Funds and prop shops want their data bigger and dirtier, and analytics to match. While the buy side and their data providers haven't figured everything out, experts in Chicago say the race is surely on.
In Regulating HFT, Europe Misses the Target
When NYSE announced that it would merge with Chicago-based ECN Archipelago at the turn of the century, it handed out silver bells for the first day of trading.
Algorithms: The Problem With Choice
Anthony looks at the challenges buy-side firms face when choosing a new algo, and the difficulties vendors have in finding balance when they pitch their new suite of algos.
Option Overload: Buy-Side Traders Want to Downsize the Algo Kit
There are too many algorithms on offer, say two buy-side traders. Unless it is possible to see what each one does, the choice can be overwhelming.
Moscow Exchange Launches Efficiency Program
The Moscow Exchange, formerly Micex-RTS, has rolled out its new program aimed at increasing the effectiveness of algorithmic trading in its securities and foreign exchange (FX) markets.
Citi Adds Algorithmic Functionality for US Equity Options
The global bank has rolled out a new suite of intelligent options algorithms to complement its existing electronic trading strategies.
Credit Suisse Launches Guerilla 2012 Algo
Offering for clients trading in Asia-Pacific markets, with user-determined aggression.
Indian Court Refers Proposed HFT Ban to Regulator
Delhi High Court rules that Sebi must respond to retail action brought against automated trading practices.
To Merge, Or Not To Merge?
That is the question.
UBS Launches Quant-Focused Services
New area combines services from direct execution and prime brokerage businesses.
Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Australian regulators get ready for a tough line on robot trading.