Operations & Technology Archive

June 17, 2013

ITG launches algo viewing tool

Buy-side traders will have greater visibility of automated trading decisions with a web-based tool launched by execution and research broker ITG that displays real-time metrics including the venues algorithmic orders access. read more>

June 17, 2013

Traiana expands post-trade ‘translation’ tool

Traiana has expanded its Harmony ClientLink’s to equities and fixed income markets, allowing brokers to receive clients’ post-trade data through one gateway, regardless of the messaging preferences. read more>

June 17, 2013

Brokers told to integrate high- and low-touch

Buy-siders are keen to see integrated high- and low-touch services from brokers and enhancing synergies between the two roles will be key for broker development in coming years, according to new research from consultancy Woodbine Associates. read more>

June 14, 2013

Data handling ‘critical’ for hedge funds

Handling and aggregating large volumes of trade data is becoming a critical issue for hedge funds, industry experts have warned. read more>

June 12, 2013

ISDA/FOA swaps clearing template an “important” step

ISDA/FOA swaps clearing template an “important” step

A standard contract for buy-side firms and their clearing members "will make life easier" when clearing OTC derivatives across central counterparties, according to those involved. read more>

June 12, 2013

DB Autobahn goes mobile

Deutsche Bank has extended the pre-trade components of its Autobahn trading platform to mobile devices, which will give buy-side traders greater access to trading information. read more>

June 10, 2013

Nice Systems launches proactive comms surveillance

Technology specialist Nice Systems has launched an automated communications surveillance system for trading floors. read more>

June 07, 2013

TriOptima links to DTCC for swaps portfolio reconciliation

Data reconciliation firm TriOptima will link to the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation to support data verification and help market participants with portfolio reconciliation for OTC derivatives. read more>

June 04, 2013

MarketAxess adds CDS data to BondTicker

Trading platform and technology provider MarketAxess has added live intra-day data for credit default swaps (CDS) to its BondTicker data service. read more>

June 04, 2013

BlackRock and Euroclear reform iShares ETF settlement

iShares’ exchange traded funds will soon be issued and settled at international central securities depository Euroclear Bank for the first time. read more>