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Morningstar Chronicles AI Quest to Replicate Analyst Ratings
With the fund industry growing at exponential rates, Morningstar turned to disruptive technologies to keep pace and ensure it could deliver sufficient coverage without compromising the processes used by its human analysts. Max Bowie chronicles the five…
Deep Systems to Launch Indigo for Cross-Asset Crypto Trading
Firm’s technology will allow trading in spot, futures, options, and eventually equity instruments for cryptocurrencies.
Rimes Taps Markit’s Scott to Head EMEA, Asia Sales
Scott has 20 years of industry experience, starting at middleware vendors and most recently in EDM sales at IHS Markit.
YCharts Adds Crypto Data to Analysis Platform
YCharts is the latest vendor to wade into provision of cryptocurrency data, noting the challenges of cryptocurrencies' lack of fundamental data.
Barchart Names former GlobalView, FutureSource Exec Harrison CTO
Harrison has 25 years of experience in technology leadership roles in the market data and startup industries.
The Right Place at the Right Time
Technology can’t solve all of the market’s problems. But sometimes events can conspire to make it seem like it can. James warns on the propensity among technologists to believe in false prophets.
Thomson Reuters, MarketPsych Unveil Sentiment Index Update, Adding Bitcoin Data
The vendors are monitoring additional sources of news and social media specific to cryptocurrencies.
Nasdaq, Sina Hail Data Deal as Step Towards Globalization of Chinese Investor Portfolios
Nasdaq looks to broaden distribution in China via Sina, then replicate the partnership in other Asia-Pacific markets.
QuasarDB Taps Tech Sales Vet Jones for EMEA BizDev
Jones has more then 30 years of experience in technology sales and product management roles in Europe and the US.
Publicis.Sapient Adds NPL Support to European DataWarehouse
Publicis.Sapient’s latest additions to the European DataWarehouse support EBA-mandated data templates for non-performing loans, making the asset class more transparent and accessible.
Europe Unveils Fintech Action Plan
European Commission seeks to build EU fintech lab, promote blockchain and review rules in light of emerging tech.
After Delays, Esma Publishes Double Volume Cap Data
European regulator sends a message to the market that Mifid II will be enforced with this data release, experts say.
S&P Shuffles Execs Following Divisional Restructure
After a New Year restructure that spun Platts out of S&P Global Market Intelligence as a separate, standalone division of S&P Global, the vendor has announced senior executive changes within the GMI division.
CLS Launches FX Reporting System
CLS plans to fully integrate CLSReporting, a new FX matched instruction service, in Q2 of 2018.
Nasdaq Sues IEX for Trading, Data Patent Infringements
Nasdaq's lawsuit alleges infringement of a number of patents covering its trading process and certain data elements by IEX.
SenaHill Taps Industry Vets Korhammer, Weil to Head Markets, Info Providers Sectors
Korhammer is best known for founding electronic equities trading platform Lava Trading, which was acquired by Citigroup.
SIPs Publish Historical Consolidated Tape Revenue
Officials say that making the new data available is part of continuing efforts to increase transparency around the SIPs.
Leumi ABL Selects Encompass to Support KYC
Bank Leumi selects Encompass Corp.’s Confirm technology to support KYC compliance processes.
Hurricane Mike: Urciuoli Storms JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management
JPMorgan Asset and Wealth Management's CIO brings the pace of the trading floor to asset management.
Pontus Vision Launches GDPR Compliance Tool
The London-based regtech provider's latest compliance offering focuses specifically on GDPR.
RegTech Vendor Ascent Tech Gets $6M Funding, Adds CME Ventures Vet to Board
The vendor will use the funding to improve its RegTech automation engines and hire more staff.
Updata Charms Python Developers for Charting Tools
By making its charting tools compatible with Python, Updata will enable users to run proprietary code and third-party Python libraries in Updata's desktop.
BSO Upgrades Singapore-Hong Kong Network
Electronic market makers will be able to trade derivatives on HKEx faster than previously possible.
OneZero Adds Cboe Top Feed for Co-Lo Clients
The Cboe Top Level 1 feed will now be available to clients of OneZero's co-location environment.