Buy-Side Technology/News
SmartStream Hopes Collaborative SI Utility Can Solve MiFID II Dilemma
Reference data and post-trade automation technology provider is meeting with banks in an effort to solve systematic internalizer conundrum.
Broadridge Names Santangelo President of International Sales
Santangelo has been with the firm for 25 years and in his new role will focus on Europe and Asia
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Algomi to Grow Offering After S&P Investment
This is the third partnership Algomi has formed over the last six months. It’s the second minority investment S&P has made this year.
To Help 'Phase 3' Firms Comply with Initial Margin Rules, AcadiaSoft Releases Open-Source Code
Next September, Phase 3 firms will be required to post initial margin for all non-cleared derivatives transactions.
T Rowe Taps Poullaouec to Head APAC Multi-Asset Solutions Business
Poullaouec’s appointment follows the firm’s hires for the multi-asset division in North America and EMEA.
QuantHouse Launches API Ecosystem for Buy-Side Quant Traders
API-enabled technology repository aims to provide quant traders with as-a-service applications without a traditional implementation structure.
Cambridge Blockchain Expands into Europe with Paris Venture
Blockchain startup creates Paris-based subsidiary to accelerate European development.
IMP Partners UnaVista to Prepare US Asset Managers for Mifid Shock
Through the pairing, IMP will use UnaVista's testing environment to help North American asset managers prepare for stringent new reporting requirements.
Gill Moves from London Stock Exchange's MillenniumIT to Torstone
Former LSEG tech exec joins London-based vendor as chief operating officer.
T+2 Settlement Begins in US Markets
Trades executed on September 5 will now settle on September 7 under new rules.
Liquidnet Promotes Baldwin to Run APAC Sales
Baldwin was previously Liquidnet’s head of Australia for a number of years
IHS Markit Unveils Solution for RTS 28 Compliance
The data vendor has launched a new platform for automating all technical aspects of RTS 28, a regulation coming into effect in April 2018.
Eze Links with Trade Informatics for TCA
Vendor follows up OTAS deal with another agreement to incorporate third-party analytics
Axe Trading Targets the Buy Side with New EMS
New platform offers liquidity and venue aggregation for asset managers active in the fixed-income markets
CloudMargin Partners with DTCC and Euroclear for Margin Transit Utility
CloudMargin will bring GlobalCollateral's margin utility to the cloud to expand automation
Former NLX Chief Takes Interim CEO Job at UK Fintech Body
Charlotte Crosswell takes over the reins at Innovate Finance as Wintermeyer exits
Natixis Appoints New Taiwan BizDev Head
Neuberger Berman, Aberdeen veteran joins asset manager.
Instinet and Sun Trading to Provide Off-Exchange Liquidity Ahead of SI Regime
Partnership with Sun Trading follows similar deal with Virtu Financial earlier this year for Nomura-owned agency broker
Rathbones Confirms Merger Talks with Smith & Williamson
Combination could create £50 billion-plus investment manager
Liquidnet Hires European Tech Chief from Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank veteran takes over the newly created job at Liquidnet.
CloudMargin Launches Site to Navigate Uncleared Margin Rules
FlightPlan is a resource hub for companies to identify missing requirements to meet new margin rules.
SimCorp Adds New Tools for Mifid II Trade and Transaction Reporting
The updated release of SimCorp’s front-to-back solution includes Mifid II-compliant functionalities, with a focus on trade and transaction reporting.
Scottish Investment Giants Complete $14 Billion Merger
Aberdeen Asset Management and Standard Life combine to form investment titan