Sell-Side Technology/News
JPMorgan, Icap and Barclays Invest in Cloud9
The investors are part of the initial investment round of the voice-trading communication provider.
IPC Relaunch Focuses on Compliance, Connectivity
Trading network provider bows new identity following Etrali acquisition, three-pronged strategic focus incorporating compliance.
BM&FBovespa and Cetip Join Forces, Combine Operations
Clients will now be able to use the same central counterparty for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives.
Fidessa and Alpha Omega Announce Post-Trade Alliance
Fidessa and Alpha Omega have struck an alliance designed to improve post-trade processing and reduce costs by as much as 50 percent.
Huatai Implements Fidessa’s Trading System
Chinese firm chooses UK platform provider to expand its trading network in the region.
Firms Grapple with Updated Reporting Standards
ESMA is due to issue new clarifications on IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, which will impact capital markets firms and the technology they use for reporting purposes.
NRI Partners with JPX for Second Proof of Concept on Blockchain, Focus on Securities
Nomura Securities, SBI Securities and Mitsubishi UFJ are among the firms that will also assist the project.
Four Banks, DTCC, Markit Complete Blockchain Test for CDS
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citi, Credit Suisse and JPMorgan were all part of project.
Bridge Growth Partners Takes Majority Stake in Solace Systems
Focus of Solace Systems going forward will be to invest in go-to-market strategies, build rich ecosystem with partners and leverage firm's technology.
Deutsche Bank Opens US Innovation Lab
German bank launches third lab following opening of innovation centers in Berlin and London last year.
BGC Partners Names McMurray CFO
McMurray comes from insurance provider Amlin.
trueEx Expanded for London Trading Hours
Swap execution facility expanded in response to demand from both the US and London.
Delaware Partners with Symbiont as Part of Blockchain Initiative
Goal of program will be to promote use of distributed ledger technology and attract blockchain firms.
Deutsche Bank’s Houston Joins CME as Global Head of FX
Responsible for leading development, execution and management of the exchange's FX business globally.
EquiLend Connects to Eurex's Lending CCP
Loans in equities and ETFs in Europe and fixed-income securities are covered as part of connection.
Borsa Istanbul Adds Equity Market Data Analytics
Analytics set to be released June 1.
Microsoft Partners with Blockchain Fintech R3
Microsoft Azure will be a preferred cloud platform for R3 consortium.
Scotiabank Invests $2.3 Million to Create Digital Banking Lab at Ivey Business School
Brian Porter, president and CEO of Scotiabank, makes announcement during keynote address at university.
Markit Releases Solution for CRS Requirements
Tool built off Markit's Fatca framework.
Bussmann Departs as CIO of UBS, Lehmann to Temporarily Replace
Social media and blockchain advocate resigns from Swiss bank to pursue external opportunities.
Fidessa OMS Offers Users ATG's Brazilian Algos
Algos hosted in Equinix data centers close to the BM&FBovespa exchange.
Digital Asset, DTCC Partner for US Repo Distributed Ledger Development
Parties sign agreement of understanding to develop distributed ledger proof-of-concept for US repo market.
GreenKey Releases Pilot of Voice Quote Capture Tool on Symphony
Select Symphony users will have opportunity to provide feedback to GreenKey.
Lombard Risk Launches Counterparty Credit Risk Solution
Update to AgileReporter solution covers Basel Committee on Banking Supervision’s regulatory requirements.