Trading Tech
Following the Sun: Trading in the Age of Free Capital Flows
In an age of free capital flows, the day never ends for the financial markets. For this reason, it is imperative for asset managers to be able to follow the sun, and they must embrace a vigorous global regulatory environment and not be constrained by its…
Equities Mask for Derivatives
Concerned about the danger posed by leveraged OTC derivatives, regulation is forcing many of those instruments from a bilaterally traded environment to a publicly traded one. Dealers are preparing for the automation of collateral management and clearing…
Algo Trading and Fixed Income: Tilting at Windmills
Algorithmic trading is pervasive in equities and other liquid markets, but how far has it penetrated into fixed income? Some fear that the introduction of algorithmic trading strategies into bonds, fixed-income futures and other areas will engender…
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Fidessa Adds FX Trading to Buy-Side Workstation
Platform adds new asset class to trading capabilities.
Traiana Certified for OTC FX Clearing
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group gives the green light to Harmony.
STP For Risk Reduction Back in the Spotlight
As industry initiatives push for T+2 settlement of securities transactions in addition to reduced levels of latency and more electronic support of the trading process, the notion of STP is once more gaining ground. However, this requires an adjustment of…
CME Readies FTL Messaging, Gives KVH Network Nod
Derivatives exchange continues initiatives to reduce data latency.
What Do You Fear?
Anthony examines some of the issues that companies fear in 2012.
FCStone Added to ActTrader Platform
Plugin will provide STP and autohedging capabilities.
Valuations: Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of Cleared OTC Derivatives
Derivatives clearing via a central counterparty (CCP) should increase transparency and empower firms to use derivatives with greater effectiveness. But while CCP-generated valuations will be hugely beneficial, they will not be a panacea. Is your…
Eze Castle Integration to Expand Into Hong Kong This Year
After moving into Singapore, ECI now has its sights set on Hong Kong.
5:15 Selects SunGard Front Arena
Asset manager to use software for OTC derivatives valuations and analytics.
Real-Time Risk Management Now
The calls for real-time risk management are growing louder and more frequent. Its proponents point to recent advances in hardware, analytics and data management that make real-time risk management no longer a pipe dream but a genuine prospect. However,…
Credit Suisse to Expand Wealth Management Practice Into Chile
Credit Suisse announced that it has received a broker-dealer license in Chile to provide wealth management services to locals.
Eagle Asset Management Chooses SimCorp Dimension
Eagle taps SimCorp Dimension for investment management and reporting.
ConvergEx Extends Algo Access to Emerging Markets
Algorithmic trading now enabled in Asian markets.
The Best of Times, the Worst of Times
Looking back on 2011, and ahead to 2012.
Hap Cap Taps GFI's Fenics for FX Options
Hap Capital will use Fenics Professional on its FX options trading desk.