Trading Tech
Goldman Sachs Faces Losses After Technical Glitch Sent Erroneous Trades
Goldman Sachs could face losses after a glitch in its trading system sent erroneous trades at the opening of the US equity options market yesterday.
Futures Trading Algorithms Find Traction
Equities and futures microstructures have always functioned differently—and in terms of algorithmic application, the latter has always benefited from the adventures of the former. From order placement optimization to a revived debate on pricing…
Nasdaq Separates Clearing and Exchange in Sweden
In order to comply with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR), Nasdaq OMX has separated its clearing and exchange operations in its Swedish affiliate, Stockholm AB.
Envestnet Integrates HiddenLevers for Portfolio Stress-Testing
The wealth management platform provider will now include HiddenLevers' macro scenario portfolio testing tool, which uses algorithms to model the impact of economic events on asset classes as well as individual securities.
Quantifi Tapped for ICE Futures Price-Spread Calculator
The analytics provider has released a new tool for pricing credit index futures listed by IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) Futures U.S., backing increased demand for exchange-traded futures, which trade more cheaply than OTC derivatives under new global…
TMX Completes Quantum XA Implementation
TMX Group has announced that Quantum XA, its high-performance trading engine, has been successfully implemented for TMX Select.
Advent and Advise Team Up on Form PF and Form CPO Solutions
Advent Software and Advise Technologies are collaborating on an integrated platform that will address Form PF and Form CPO-PQR filing requirements for hedge funds, hedge fund administrators, and private equity managers.
Otkritie Online with Additional London Presence, Beckoning Global HFT
The new connection at Equinix's LD4 datacenter, located in Slough, offers closer proximity to colocated servers of over 80 exchange and trading platforms across 30 European markets. Otkritie now claims the lowest latency connection between Moscow and…
SIX Swiss Exchange Introduces Sponsored Access
SIX Swiss Exchange has announced the debut of its sponsored access program, allowing members to provide their clients with a direct route into the market.
Oanda Upgrades Mobile Analysis Tools
Foreign exchange (FX) service provider Oanda has announced a set of upgrades to its mobile suite, providing advanced analysis features for its fxTrade platform.
Millimeter Wave vs Microwave for Wireless Communication
Microwave is only now making waves in the capital markets, but already other forms of wireless are being investigated.
We Weren’t in Kansas to Begin With
A measured approach, in all senses of the phrase, tends to produce better results.
Rabobank Selects SuperDerivatives for FX
Netherlands-headquartered Rabobank has selected SuperDerivatives' SDX product for its foreign-exchange (FX) trading requirements, the vendor has announced.
Warsaw Stock Exchange to Partner with Aquis Exchange
The Warsaw Stock Exchange (WSE) announced today that it has signed an agreement to purchase a 30 percent stake in the proposed pan-European stock exchange, Aquis Exchange.
Pershing Chooses Valdi for Connectivity
Pershing, a BNY Mellon subsidiary, has selected SunGard to provide market connectivity to its newest broker-dealer in Canada.
Direct Edge Petitions Brazilian Regulator to Open Exchange Landscape
US exchange group Direct Edge has submitted a response to a consultation by Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission, in which it indicated its interest in operating a trading venue there.
Southport Jumps on DealVector's Business Model
Holders of collateralized loan obligations, mortgage backed securities, and other structured credit have been forced into archaic means of locating each other. DealVector wants to bring that communication into the modern age.
