Trading technology
The TNS-Radianz deal hints at underlying issues in trader voice
Waters Wrap: As part of its cost-cutting program, BT shipped its Radianz unit to TNS, but the deal didn’t include its Trading & Command trader voice property. Anthony found that interesting.
Cloud9 focuses on flexibility to deliver a unique trader voice experience
Symphony's Michael Lynch discusses Cloud9's SST Awards win, its key differentiators and the recent launch of the firm’s mobile app
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2025 winner’s interview—Cloud9
Symphony’s Michael Lynch discusses his firm’s recent success following its win in this year’s Sell-Side Technology Awards.
Best market data newcomer (vendor or product)—SGX FX
SGX FX wins Best market data newcomer (vendor or product) at the IMD & IRD Awards 2025.
From server farms to actual farms, ‘reuse and recycle’ is a winning strategy
The IMD Wrap: Max looks at the innovative ways that capital markets are applying the principles of “reduce, reuse, and recycle” to promote efficiency and keep datacenters running.
Crypto exchange EDX takes its tech into its own hands
The crypto exchange and clearinghouse, founded in 2022 by industry heavyweights, has built out its technology to meet the needs of the institutional market. In the process, it has learned important lessons about partnering with vendors, building in-house…
Trading Technologies looks to ‘Multi-X’ amid vendor consolidation
The vendor’s new CEO details TT’s approach to multi-asset trading, the next generation of traders, and modern architecture.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 311: Blue Ocean’s Brian Hyndman
Brian Hyndman, CEO and president at Blue Ocean Technologies, joins to discuss overnight trading.
Saugata Saha pilots S&P’s way through data interoperability, AI
Saha, who was named president of S&P Global Market Intelligence last year, details how the company is looking at enterprise data and the success of its early investments in AI.
How exactly does a private-share trading platform work?
As companies stay private for longer, new trading platforms are looking to cash in by helping investors cash out.
Waters Wavelength Ep. 309: FIA Boca
This week, Tony and Nyela discuss Nyela's week spent in Boca Raton, Florida, covering the FIA Boca conference as well as the current developments around 24/7 trading in US equity markets
Is overnight equities trading a fad or the future?
Competition is heating up in US equity markets as more venues look to provide trading from twilight to dawn. But overnight trading has skeptics, and there are technical considerations to address.
IEX, MEMX spar over new exchange’s now-approved infrastructure model
As more exchanges look to operate around-the-clock venues, the disagreement has put the practices of market tech infrastructure providers under a microscope.
Pre- and post-trade TCA: Why does it matter?
How CP+ powers TCA to deliver real-time insights and improve trade performance in complex markets.
As NYSE moves toward overnight trading, can one ATS keep its lead?
An innovative approach to market data has helped Blue Ocean ATS become a back-end success story. But now it must contend with industry giants angling to take a piece of its pie.
An asset manager’s guide to choosing a managed services provider: Seven key criteria in selecting a provider
Managing IT infrastructure can take valuable time away from your core business. For asset managers, keeping up with technology, security and compliance is a constant challenge. That is why many are turning to managed services providers.
Northern Trust adds fixed-income capabilities for outsourced trading in Asia-Pacific
The custodian bank now offers 24/6 fixed-income trading coverage with desks in Chicago, London, and Sydney.
Once a blockchain cheerleader, Axoni changes its playbook
The fintech, whose origins can be traced back to the genesis of capital markets’ complicated flirtation with DLT, has largely ditched the tech as the foundation of its data synchronization offering, opting for more familiar territory.
CP+ unveiled: Accurate, real-time pricing for global credit and rates markets
Bond markets lack transparency, making it difficult for investors to value bonds and compare prices. This can lead to overpaying or missed opportunities.
Market and reference data management: Challenges abound
The findings in this paper illustrate just how much firms can improve managing and optimizing market and reference data spend and usage.
Adaptive’s Aeron goes live on Microsoft Azure Marketplace
The messaging software used for building bespoke trading platforms is now available on Microsoft’s marketplace, making it accessible through major cloud providers.