Sell-Side Technology/News
With Merlin Securities Buy, Wells Fargo Gains Open-Architecture Prime Brokerage Offerings
In addition to Merlin's technology offerings, the move gives the bank its first prime brokerage.
Asean Link Adds FTSE Analytics, Set to Begin Trading in June
Group of Southeastern Asian exchanges affirms schedule, with SGX and Bursa Malaysia to be connected in June.
Bank of Communications Selects Settlement Solution
China-based bank picks solution from Nomura Research Institute for seamless connection to the Bank of Japan for foreign exchange (FX) yen clearing.
Nasdaq OMX to Upgrade Nigerian Bourse's Trading Platform
US group to implement cash equities technology.
FSMLabs Selects Arista Switches
The precise switches will be used in the TimeKeeper time management software for high-frequency trading.
BT Rolls Out Services in Equinix Datacenters
The partnership adds 10 locations to the BT Radianz global footprint.
ICE, Cetip to Partner on Brazilian Bonds Platform
The move signals yet more demand for enhanced, local trading capacity in emerging markets.
Everis Adds Numerix Analytics
The global consultant will incorporate risk and pricing valuations into its risk management suite.
BT Radianz Achieves Global Reach with Mass Connectivity Drive
Cloud product offers access to worldwide venues.
FFastFill Adds Tullett Prebon to Trading Network
Tullett Prebon is the twenty-fifth London Metal Exchange member on FFastFill's Horizon platform.
Nasdaq OMX Acquires NOS Clearing ASA
NOS Clearing ASA is a clearing house primarily for cargo freight, seafood derviatives and electricity certificates.
New Version of TradePlus Debuts in Brazil
The co-located version of TradingScreen's sell-side OMS is the first of several global stops.
Urwin Moves East for JPMorgan
The bank's global investment banking chief will be taking over Asia-Pac operations.
TriOptima Debuts TriBalance for Credit Risk
The triBalance service lowers systemic risk by rebalancing counterparty credit exposure for OTC derivatives.
Lombard Risk's Colline Making Inroads in Vienna
Risk management firm signs deal with Austrian bank BAWAG P.S.K. for collateral management solution.
QuantHouse Updates Algorithmic Trading Tool
QuantFactory 5.3.0 has Walk Forward optimization, latency simulation, back-testing initialization, datafile splits and full support of Microsoft.Net 4.0.
Colt First Through the Door at NYSE Euronext’s Basildon Datacenter
Colt to provide low-latency connectivity to NYSE Euronext, following the exchange’s decision to open its Basildon, UK, datacenter to third-party network providers.
SunGard Adds TOM MTF Connectivity to Platform
SunGard's Valdi Market Access trading platform to gain acess to shares, derivatives and exchange-traded funds traded on Dutch MTF.
Instinet Europe CEO to Step Down
Richard Balarkas is leaving the Nomura-owned broker after four years.
Fed Confirms Two-Year Conformance Period for Volcker Rule
Concerns eased over possible 21 July enactment.
Saxo Bank Debuts FX Correlations Tool
Enhances online trading portal with visualization.
Azul, Informatica Partner for Low-Latency Systems
Azul Systems wants to deliver best-in-breed solution for ultra-low-latency financial systems.
China Everbright Securities Opts for Ullink OMS
Solution includes pre-trade risk management and direct market access to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Fitch Solutions Launches Bank Credit Risk Suite
Suite of bank credit risk indicators to assist credit risk managers in managing regulatory, capital adequacy and risk mitigation requirements.