Sell-Side Technology/News
SuperDerivatives Applies to the CFTC for SEF Status
Derivatives pricing and risk management software provider SuperDerivatives has announced today it has filed an application with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to become a swap execution facility (SEF).
Capco Taps Disend, Launches Digital Group
The technology consultancy has brought on Eric Disend as partner to lead a dedicated group focused on digital strategies and solutions.
Chi-X Canada on IPC's Connexus
Members on the connectivity provider's Connexus Extranet service can now access Chi-X Canada's automated trading system, as well as its recently-launched CX2 platform for small to mid-tier brokers and retail investors.
Aquis Names Three to Board, Reflecting WSE Deal
Aquis Exchange has added three to its executive board in reflection of its recent strategic partnership with WSE.
NYSE Euronext Taps ITRS Geneos for Performance Monitoring
NYSE Euronext is using ITRS Geneos to monitor its US cash equities trading infrastructure.
Turquoise Derivatives Arm Relaunched Under New LSEG Colors
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) today announced it has acquired the derivatives business of Turquoise, the London-based multilateral trading facility.
EACH Names Plata Secretary General
The European Association of Central Counterparties (CCPs) Clearing Houses (EACH) has appointed Rafael Plata as its first secretary general.
Thomson Reuters, ICAP Gain Temporary SEF Approval
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted Thomson Reuters and ICAP temporary registration to operate swap execution facilities (SEFs).
CFTC Approves Tullett Prebon’s SEF Status
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has granted interdealer broker Tullett Prebon temporary registration to operate as a swap execution facility (SEF).
FIX Trading Community Publishes SEF Guidelines
The FIX Trading Community, formerly FPL, has published guidelines on the exchange of information between broker-dealers and swap execution facilities (SEFs).
Saudi Stock Exchange Upgrades Platform with Nasdaq OMX
The Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul) has agreed to upgrade its current trading platform with Nasdaq OMX in order to cater to growth in the region.
Integral Launches ISEF Swap Execution Facility
Foreign exchange (FX) trading solutions provider Integral Development Corp has received the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC’s) temporary approval to operate as a swap execution facility (SEF).
Woodbine Associates Hires Risk and Portfolio Performance Expert
Connecticut-based research firm Woodbine Associates has hired Jerry Waldron as director of risk and portfolio analytics.
Caplin Launches Core FX Motif for Single-Dealer Platforms
Trading technology vendor Caplin Systems announced today the launch of Core FX Motif, a tool that gives foreign exchange (FX) traders basic functionalities for building single-dealer platforms.
OTCex Connects to Etrali for TCSnet Access
Global broker OTCex Group has connected to Etrali Trading Solutions’ extranet, TCSnet, to improve their connectivity and access to the markets.
CLS Debuts USD/CAD Same-Day Settlement
CLS Group, the firm responsible for settlement risk mitigation in foreign-exchange (FX) markets, has announced that it has gone live with T+0 settlement for the US Dollar and Canadian Dollar currency pair (USD/CAD).
Eurex Clearing to Become CCP for SL-x Trading
Eurex Clearing has signed an agreement with SL-x Trading Europe (SL-x), to start clearing securities borrowing and lending (SBL) transactions, executed through the latter's proposed electronic trading platform.
Javelin Gains Temporary Approval for SEF Offering
Javelin Capital Markets has been given temporary approval by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate its swap execution facility (SEF).
SunGard Launches IntelliMatch Enterprise Management Studio
SunGard has announced the release of IntelliMatch Enterprise Management Studio, which allows firms to better control the delivery of reconciliations as a line of service.
BGC Gets Temporary SEF Approval
BGC Derivative Markets has received temporary registration approval from the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to operate a swap execution facility (SEF).
TeraExchange Granted SEF Status
The multi-asset class execution venue has been granted temporary swap execution facility (SEF) registration from the CFTC.
Aquis Exchange Connects to AlgoSpan for Low Latency
Aquis Exchange, the proposed pan-European equities trading exchange, has selected AlgoSpan to enhance order execution quality and latency.
Options Deploys Arista's Low-Latency Switching
Options, the New York-based private financial cloud provider, has deployed Arista Networks’ new low-latency switching for the firm’s ultra-low latency co-location clients in European exchange hosting facilities operated by the London Stock Exchange (LSE)…
Swift's Taylor on Regulation, Post-Trade Technology
Paul Taylor, director of global matching at Swift, talks to Waters at Sibos 2013, in Dubai.