Trading Venues Archive

Aquis Exchange, a pan-European multilateral trading facility led by former Chi-X Europe CEO Alasdair Haynes has unveiled details of its subscription-based pricing model, eschewing the popular maker-taker model favoured by alternative platforms. read more>

Agency broker ITG has unveiled a revamped version of its POSIT Alert buy-side crossing tool, offering a single point of access to liquidity across 28 countries and improved functionality. read more>

US exchange operator NYSE Euronext has joined competing US venues in offering mini options contracts for the most popular underlying stocks on its NYSE Arca and NYSE Amex exchanges. read more>

The London Stock Exchange Group is likely to pull out of a deal that would have revived the Delhi Stock Exchange, despite having delivered technology to the bourse last year. read more>

UBS has confirmed the appointment of Richard Semark as the new CEO of its pan-European dark pool, following the departure of Robert Barnes. read more>

The Bombay Stock Exchange will overhaul its technology platform after a striking a deal with Deutsche Börse-owned Eurex Group, in a bid to grow derivatives volumes on its market. read more>

The Singapore Exchange has announced a series of initiatives designed to build its derivatives business and expand its reach across the Asian region. read more>

US market operators are preparing for new rules that will reform trading of credit default swaps indices, including MarketAxess, which is seeking temporary exemption from swap execution facility registration because of the associated cost burden. read more>

US exchange operator Nasdaq OMX has entered into a joint venture with SharesPost, a private shares market, to create a new platform for non-listed, high-growth companies. read more>

A new derivatives exchange in Australia could spark a liquidity rush and drive down trading prices through quasi-competition with established venues, according to one industry expert. read more>