Trading Tech
BSO Enlists HFTs for Wireless Data Network
The hybrid network combines BSO's fiber network with proprietary wireless networks built by two unnamed HFT firms.
Fidessa Taps Equities Data for Real-Time Trade Optimization
The tool will rank the performance of a trade before it executes.
BATS Files for Client Suspension Rules to Tackle Manipulative Market Behaviors
Expedited authority to cut manipulative behaviors “within weeks” awaiting SEC approval.
Trillium Taps USAM for Surveyor Sales
The deal provides Trillium with experienced staff to manage the sales process for its Surveyor analysis and compliance tool.
Fincad Preps New Functionality; Ups Buy-Side, Asia Focus
Fincad's F3 analytics platform now includes more data and tools to support MBS valuations.
Cheevers and Company Implements SS&C's MarketTrader
Chicago brokerage selects cloud-based order management system.
Solarflare Improves Capture Techs, Targets Big Data Analytics for Network Traffic
The updates will help users more precisely monitor data networks for potential intrusions.
TMX's Eccleston Talks HFT, Says It's Not Going Anywhere
TMX CEO Lou Eccleston shares his thoughts with Dan DeFrancesco on HFT and why the industry needs to learn to accept it.
BSO Bows Borsa Istanbul PoP for Data, Trading
The new PoP will also provide connectivity between the exchange and markets in other regions, via BSO's network.
Morningstar's Wickham Returns to Australia in Asia Pacific-Wide Product Role
In his new role, Wickham will run product and client solutions for Asia-Pacific clients, based in Australia.
CreditSights Integrates BondScore, Ratings Models into Risk Products Platform
The combination of both models will allow users to access information on one website.
Solarflare Opens Second California R&D Center in San Diego
The new facility will initially house around six staff, and will complement other facilities in the US, the UK and India.
Johannesburg Exchange Taps MillenniumIT Technology for Derivatives, Fixed Income Markets
Deal will extend JSE's use of Millennium Advanced Platform, Millennium Exchange trading platform and Millennium Surveillance.
CreditSights Integrates BondScore, Ratings on Single Web Platform
The move will allow investment professionals to access CreditSights' risk estimates and ratings via a single platform.
Fidessa Adds Order Performance Monitor to Equities Trading Platform
Real-time outlier monitoring tool launched to displace traditional transaction cost analysis systems.
Datawatch Steps Up Automation in Managed Analytics Platform
The move is designed to make it easier for analysts and other users to automate data preparation and analytics.
S&P Capital IQ Parent McGraw Hill Buys SNL Financial
Acquisition will allow the vendor to enhance the content and capabilities of its S&P Capital IQ and Platts businesses.
SETL Initiative Announces Blockchain-Based Settlement Platform
System will enable market participants to move cash and assets directly between each other, facilitating immediate and final settlement of market transactions.
Bloomberg Multilateral Trading Facility Launches Following FCA Approval
Bloomberg Trading Facility receives UK Financial Conduct Authority to trade interest rate swaps and credit default swaps.
Deutsche Börse To Spend €725 Million on 360T FX Trading Platform Acquisition
Exchange operator enters into “definitive agreement” to acquire FX platform after seeing off interest from CME Group.
The value of market connectivity
How market connectivity impacts the reputation and performance of financial institutions
RavenPack Revamps Sentiment Analysis, Focuses on Unstructured Data Beyond Twitter Analytics
The vendor is changing the way it calculates sentiment scores to be more useful to traders.
Coming Soon: The Death of Black-Box Models, Technologies
Industry experts discuss how their firms are less inclined to use black box vendor models.
Contending With Complexity
IRD speaks to John Kirkpatrick, managing director of custody operations at Citi