Sell-Side Technology/News
LCH.Clearnet Appoints Robinson to Head SwapClear Australia
LCH.Clearnet has announced the appointment of Marcus Robinson, who will fill the role of CEO for SwapClear Australia.
Montag Becomes Sole COO at Bank of America
Thomas Montag will become the only chief operating officer (COO) at Bank of America after his co-COO, David Darnell, accepted a new title at the tier-one firm.
Deutsche Bank Adds Shannon, Marcar to Technology Team
Deutsche Bank announced two senior appointments to its technology and operations team in an effort to bolster the group’s leadership.
Data, Not Technology, is Key to Improve Market Surveillance, Says CMCRC
When it comes to market surveillance data—and not technology—is the real issue, according to the Capital Markets Cooperative Research Centre (CMCRC), a Sydney-based think tank funded by the Australian government.
Caplin Launches Mobile Trading App for FX
Caplin Systems has announced the release of its mobile trading application for foreign exchange (FX), Caplin FX Mobile.
GreySpark Study Yields Pre-Trade Risk Best Practices
Recently published research from London-based capital markets consultancy GreySpark Partners has yielded a number of best practices designed to help sell-side firms manage a range of risks associated with their electronic trading activities.
Bowles Joins LSEG Board
Sharon Bowles has been appointed as a non-executive director at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). With the new appointment, the LSEG hopes to further its understanding and experience of UK and European politics, economics, and regulations affecting…
South Korea to Raise Stock Price Movement Limit
With an eye on reviving its economy, South Korea will move the daily price movement limit on stocks from 15 to 30 percent, according to a report from Reuters.
IPC Appoints Barua as Chief Executive Officer
On Tuesday IPC, the network and trading turret provider, appointed Neil Barua as its chief executive officer with immediate effect.
Fidessa Signs Five for China Connect
Five brokers have enlisted Fidessa to assist with connectivity for the upcoming Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program, ahead of its go-live in mid-October.
Traiana Upgrades Matching Engine
Traiana has announced the launch of its new cross-asset matching, allocation and confirmation engine, Harmony Securities.
ITG Appoints Millet to Board of Directors
ITG has appointed Kelley Millet to its board of Directors as the firm builds upon its success in equities and expands into fixed income and other asset classes.
One Financial Markets Deploys Tradable Platform
Online broker One Financial Markets has partnered with Tradable and launched a new trading platform to attract new clients.
Faisal Selects SunGard for Risk Management
Faisal Islamic Bank of Egypt has tapped SunGard's risk management suite in order to enhance its operational apparatus, the vendor has announced.
Olivetree Securities Updates OTAS for UK-Based Best Ex
The London-based agency brokerage is now using its former spin-off OTAS Technologies' TradeShaper for trade management and market microstructure analysis, as well as best execution oversight capabilities.
ICE Purchases Automated Trading Patents
The IntercontinentalExchange Group (ICE) has announced the acquisition of several patents related to electronic trading strategies, in an implicit bid to protect clients from predatory patent buyers.
Eurex Adds Trade Capture Connectivity
Derivatives venue Eurex has announced that BrokerHub and Vectalis have connected to its Trade Entry Services, with ITG's RFQ-Hub set to sign up shortly.
DTCC Promotes Senior Staff to Repository Leadership Roles
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced that Ian McLelland and Chris Childs will head up its European trade repository (DDRL Europe) and DTCC Deriv/Serv, respectively.
Sapient Global Markets Enhances Emir Reporting Services
Sapient Global Markets has enhanced the capabilities of its Compliance Management and Reporting System (CMRS) to support collateral and valuation reporting.
CME Clearing Europe Approved as CCP
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group's (CME) European clearinghouse, CME Clearing Europe, has received regulatory approval to operate as a central counterparty clearinghouse (CCP) in accordance with the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (Emir).
Software AG Partners with Adaptive Consulting
Software AG and Adaptive Consulting are entering a strategic partnership to expand their range of service offerings, including visualization, complex event -processing, fraud and surveillance monitoring, and data performance.
Flexenet Acquires Network Services Division from Speakerbus
Communications provider Flexenet has announced the acquisition of Speakerbus's Network Services division.
Lombard Risk Looks to Leckie
London-based Lombard Risk Management, a provider of regulatory compliance, reporting, and collateral management technology to the capital markets, has appointed George Leckie to lead sales and business development for ComplianceASSESSOR, the firm's web…
Zschach Joins CLS as CIO
Tom Zschach is set to join the foreign exchange (FX) risk-mitigation utility CLS Group as its chief information officer come September 1.