Trading Tech
CloudMargin Partners with DTCC and Euroclear for Margin Transit Utility
CloudMargin will bring GlobalCollateral's margin utility to the cloud to expand automation
Instinet and Sun Trading to Provide Off-Exchange Liquidity Ahead of SI Regime
Partnership with Sun Trading follows similar deal with Virtu Financial earlier this year for Nomura-owned agency broker
C WorldWide Asset Management Picks SimCorp for Digital Reporting
Danish asset manager replaces current reporting solution with SimCorp Coric
Finra and AIG Reap Benefits from Cloud Migrations
AWS migrations have expanded data access and saved money, executives say
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 83: Systematic Internalizers & RegTech
Anthony and James delve into how the systematic internalizer regime is shaping up, and then examine the regtech sector.
Power to the People: Will MiFID II Data Disaggregation Deliver on Cost Control Promises?
MiFID II’s data disaggregation requirements aim to reduce data costs by forcing marketplaces to unbundle datasets and sell consumers only the specific data they need. But in reality, this seemingly simple and cost-reducing idea could make buying and…
Baking a Distributed Ledger Layer Cake in a Data Oven
Much of distributed ledgers’ potential lies in their shared data layer. Yet ledgers’ rapid rise has moved mostly apart from data management and data managers. Tim Bourgaize Murray explores the reasons why, and the possible opportunities within the world…
UBS Backs AI over Blockchain for Wealth Management
Swiss banking giant focuses on intelligent machines for advisory over distributed-ledger projects
Mifid Gears Grind into Motion as Systematic Internalizers Emerge
Market codes release shows over a dozen new entities registered in activity ramp-up
PE Firm Bregal Sagemount Takes $100M Stake in Infrastructure Provider Options
The investment from the growth-focused PE firm follows a significant period of growth at Options.
When it Comes to IT Spend, RegTech Sees a Green Field
According to Opimas, the regtech space only pulls in 5 percent of the total IT spend pool, but that is going to change.
SimCorp Adds New Tools for Mifid II Trade and Transaction Reporting
The updated release of SimCorp’s front-to-back solution includes Mifid II-compliant functionalities, with a focus on trade and transaction reporting.
Liquidnet Enhances Virtual High Touch Suite Ahead of New Block Trading Rules
Latest enhancement to VHT suite to allow buy side to uncover hidden large-in-scale liquidity for European equities
CME Hires Ex-Analyst, Strategist Honoré to Lead Data Product Management
Honoré's hire is part of a broader initiative by the exchange to leverage derived data as a revenue stream.
The Investment Blockchain of Record
Blockchain is over-hyped in many instances—but perhaps not this one
Dealers Push for Delay of European Derivatives Trading Obligation
Banks and industry associations warn of havoc if current timeline is implemented
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 82: An Examination of ESG & What's New With Reg SCI
Anthony and James talk AI and ESG, Reg SCI and the SEC, and Game of Thrones and Dragons.
HFN Expands Global Network Access After Epsilon’s Metcom Buy
The deal expands HFN's existing Metcom deal, leveraging Epsilon's global cloud capabilities to allow local network access in Europe and Asia.
MDSL to Continue Data Focus After Sale to PE Firm SEP and Merger with Telesoft
MDSL CEO-turned-chairman Mendoza says the acquisition will enable MDSL to become a leader in technology expense management.
To Take Advantage of AI, a Multi-Faceted Approach is Necessary
Firms looking to capitalize on new cognitive technologies will have to learn how to combine AI, machine learning, RPA, NLP and various other tools to fully take advantage of this revolution.
Thomson Reuters Launches African Elections News App on Eikon
Decision Africa will help clients keep abreast of upcoming elections in Angola, Kenya, Liberia and Mali
AWS Taps Colt’s Hutchinson to Drive Financial Cloud Migrations
Hutchinson has previously worked at a variety of network, co-location and infrastructure providers, including Colt, Telx, Equinix, Level 3 and Savvis.
Fidelity Continues Digital Currency Experimentation with Coinbase Link
Investment manager partners with Coinbase to allow digital currency holdings to be represented in portfolio views
CME Withdraws European Clearinghouse Registration
CFTC vacates European clearinghouse registration at CME's request