Buy-Side Technology/News
QuantHouse Onboards Actant Trading Technology
The partnership offers quicker-to-market trading technologies through the use of QuantHouse’s API system.
Dash Taps Stino Milito as Co-COO
Milito will be responsible for leading Dash's institutional buy-side team.
MSCI's InvestorForce to Merge with Investment Metrics
InvestorForce will merge with Investment Metrics and aim to expand European and Asian footprint.
Nasdaq Adds New Alt Data to Analytics Hub
Nasdaq has bolstered its Analytics Hub with four new sources of alternative data.
Usave and GMEX Collaborate on Ethical Digital Gold Exchange
The blockchain-based exchange is designed to enable a fair and traceable means of trading eco-responsible gold.
Credit Suisse's Fintech Investment Arm Raises $261 Million War Chest
Next Investors already backed two firms before its second fund closed this month.
Finastra Taps Gareth Burton as New CIO
Burton, who comes from the telecommunications, oil and gas, and construction world, will oversee Finastra's core infrastructure.
Liquidnet’s Merrin Discusses Launch of New Trader Analytics Tool
Discovery represents the first integration of OTAS' technology after last year’s acquisition.
Investment Vet Read Joins MSCI to Cement Client Focus
Read joins MSCI after 25 years of holding senior roles at buy-side firms.
Liquidnet Registers Irish Venues as Brexit Momentum Builds
Dark-pool operator chooses Ireland for two new entities, but details remain light.
State Street Launches News Insight Application
Named Verus, the application scores news articles based on their potential impact on a portfolio.
YCharts Adds TT President to Board to Drive Sales Strategies
Kraines will bring his more than 25 years of experience to help the vendor grow and leverage sales opportunities.
Euroclear Invests in Algomi
CSD expects to increase client transaction volumes in illiquid fixed-income securities.
RSRCHXchange Rolls Out Analyst Contact Functionality
Buy-side users of research platform are now able to book analyst meetings and conduct them with full audit trail.
Thomson Reuters Partners with Finbourne for Cloud Investment Platform
Startup signs major data deal for cloud-based portfolio management.
R3 Launches Enterprise Version of Corda Blockchain
Corda Enterprise features a Blockchain Application Firewall that allows applications to run securely on public networks.
Bitfinex Joins Market Synergy’s Crypto Connectivity Infrastructure
The network will provide the crypto exchange with access to institutional clients and co-location services.
OTCX Partners With Orchestrade
A large number of trades are still performed off-venue
Cinnober and BitGo Collaborate on Crypto
Stockholm-based vendor inks a new partnership to extend its offerings to cryptocurrency exchanges.
Style Analytics Appoints New Sales, Marketing Chiefs
The latest hires aims to strengthen executive team and drive growth.
LSEG's Nowell Swaps UnaVista for Kaizen
LSEG's reporting guru moves to competitor as Mifid II beds in.
Quant Insight Seals Latest Round of Funding
The investment will be used to accelerate growth and bolster the firm's global presence.
Cboe Plans Amsterdam Venue Ahead Of Brexit
The exchange’s main office in Europe will continue to be London.
Nasdaq Ropes in Ringrose for Analytics Hub Buy-Side Push
Ringrose's hire is part of an effort to bolster takeup of Nasdaq's Analytics Hub of alternative datasets among buy-side market participants.