Trading technologies
Barclays Revamps BARX Platform Using OpenFin
Executives from Barclays discuss why the bank is transforming its BARX trading platform and what that might mean for the future of trading desktops.
People Moves: FTSE Russell, UKGI, Clearwater, Cloud9, LDX
A look at some of the key People Moves from this week.
Velocimetrics Looks to Add Functionality to Performance Analysis Solution
Network traffic capture and analytics integration to allow traders to have a forensic record of transaction lifecycles and do real-time monitoring.
Colt Cuts Japan–Hong Kong Latency to Sub-41ms
Beyond new latency reductions between Tokyo and Hong Kong, Colt will continue to optimize its routes and expand its network coverage.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 175: Tradeweb's Billy Hult
Duncan Wood interviews Tradeweb's Billy Hult about the changing trading landscape.
Horizon Software Adds Market-Making, Hedging Algos to Library
Clients can use the algos from the libraries to connect to their existing algos and strategies.
OKEx Expands Crypto Derivatives Offering
The Malta-headquartered digital asset exchange has upgraded its trading architecture, with an eye on futures and options trading features.
Avelacom Adds Multi-Cloud Connectivity for Crypto Traders
Direct links set up in each location “jump” from points-of-presence to a cloud in under a millisecond.
NatWest Rolls Out Personalized Trader-Dealer Chat Bot
The digital assistant is built on Symphony’s open-source technology and integrates with existing trader-dealer workflows.
As Passive Investment Drives Closing Auction Volumes, Chi-X Takes Aim
Chi-X launched MatchPoint to meet the demand for anonymous trades during the closing auction.
HKEx Shakes Up the Market with Proposed LSEG Takeover
If the HKEx–LSEG merger goes through, the LSEG–Refinitiv deal would be scrapped, creating an interesting ripple effect.
Botswana Stock Exchange To Replace LSEG's Settlement System with CMA
The exchange will change its settlement system to Sweden-based CMA as it looks to add new features.
Morgan Stanley Explores Using AI to Better Trade Equities
The bank is also looking at using AI for intelligent IOI suggestions based on clients’ trading profiles.
Refinitiv Adds to Buy-Side Offering with AlphaDesk Acquisition
The deal lets the vendor add OMS functionality to its existing trading workflow.
Itiviti Looks to Capitalize on Bloomberg's SSEOMS Exit
Its new CEO says there are 79 roles Itiviti is looking to fill to help fuel the company’s future growth.
Scottish Stock Exchange Looks to Prioritize Security
The planned exchange will source its trading platform from Euronext and is expected to announce more technology partnerships.
HPR Rolls Out Centralized Trading Infrastructure CRM-X
CRM-X uses cloud-like technology to trade and consolidate capital across markets.
INTL FCStone Mulls Outsourced Trading Offering
The company also launched its new prime brokerage division aimed at small to mid-sized funds.
Horizon Plans Enhancements to Algo Framework
New modules will allow users to modify certain aspects of algorithmic code.
LiquidityBook Opens Sydney Office
Tech vendor’s new Sydney office will serve as a springboard into the rest of Asia-Pacific.
Trading Technologies Debuts Infrastructure-as-a-Service Offering
Vendor embarks on new strategy with Graystone Asset Management as its first client on the platform.
Fundamental Interactions Launches Auto-Hedging Tool for New Exchanges
Automated hedging service aims to jump-start liquidity at start-up venues, using proprietary mechanics to minimize slippage and boost profitability.
Crypto Markets Turn Traditional for Tools of the Trade
As interest in cryptocurrency trading refuses to wither, despite a bearish year, traders are increasingly calling for institutional-grade tooling from traditional markets to further develop the asset class.
Avelacom Adds Third PoP in Tokyo
The new PoP will service clients looking to access Japan’s commodity and equity derivatives markets.