Trading Tech
TMX Adds FX Analysis to Analytics Suite
The new analysis service provides real-time and historical data covering 24 base currencies and more than 500 currency pairs.
Axioma Adds Multi-Asset Class Functionalities to Portfolio Optimizer
Users can now access multi-asset class risk models pulled from Axioma Risk to rebalance portfolios.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 26: Wei-Shen Wong, Waters Hong Kong Reporter, Talks Fintech in Asia
Dan talks with Waters Hong Kong-based reporter, Wei-Shen Wong, about fintech hubs in Asia.
Equinix Outlines Expanded London Presence
The vendor's acquisition of Telecity's locations will provide added capacity in the London area as Equinix brings phase two of its LD6 site in Slough online.
The Reality of Virtual Reality on the Trading Floor
Virtual reality headsets could make their way into financial firms and onto trading floors sooner than you think.
Quantitative Brokers Launches Futures Execution Algorithm
New algorithm, Closer, targets best execution around closing price benchmarks for market-on-close and target close futures orders.
Thomson Reuters, CME Integrate IM Networks
The integrated instant messaging platforms will support collaboration between 300,000 users, officials say.
Disclosure Tech Vendor Certent Buys Reporting Provider DisclosureNet
The acquisition will improve the reporting and filing process, while making it easier for clients to extract information from disclosures.
OptionMetrics Adds Staff to Support Growth
Kim and Villanueva are two of a number of new hires appointed to support the company's growth after experiencing three quarters of record revenue.
TickSmith Unveils File Management Module
Officials say the new tool will make it easier for clients to find content held in millions of files.
State Street Joins GlobalCollateral Pilot Program for Margin Settlement
The program aims to streamline and automate management of collateral from the initial call to settlement.
SS&C Developments Driven by Asset Managers Searching for Greater Yields
As buy-side appetite for greater yields in more complicated asset classes grows, SS&C Technologies focuses on single platforms, user experience and software-as-a-service.
Perseus Eyes More Client Wins for ‘Spend Mobility' Service Amid Markets Uncertainty
Uncertainty in regional markets is driving interest in the new service, which allows clients to quickly change connectivity needs to enter or exit markets.
Quandl Picks Up EDI Data
Search provider adds corporate actions database
Symphony CEO Talks Platform Enhancements
David Gurle, Symphony CEO, says his platform now has close to 100,000 users and over 70 firms on it.
Symphony CEO Lays Out Future for Firm
David Gurle, Symphony CEO, says his platform now has close to 100,000 users and over 70 firms on it.
Velocimetrics Launches Market Data Replay Solution
The managed service allows users to replay market data scenarios to help reduce trading loss and meet MiFID 2 requirements for algo trading.
IP Trade Expanding to More Cities in an Effort to Win Bank Marketshare
Christopher Corridon, managing director for North America, sees the current buying cycle as the last one for traditional turrets.
Thomson Reuters Adopts Singapore Standards for KYC Service
Org ID managed service will follow outsourcing provider standards set by banking industry group
The Buy Side’s KYC Moment
When it comes to KYC demands, while the sell side still has it the roughest, over the last two years, the buy side has had to take on a greater share of the burden.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 25: Buy Side KYC, User Experience
Dan and Anthony discuss their July features.
Web Components Play Vital Role in Growth of Browser Development
Latest framework offers interoperability for developers working on browsers.
APIs: The Unheralded Here and Now of Financial Technologies
An inside look at how APIs are gaining traction, but there are still challenges, including a lack of standardization for newer, web-based systems.
Can Blockchain Change the Reconciliation Game?
Blockchain may remove the need for post-trade activities like reconciliation but it is still a long way from being complete.