News Archive

November 27, 2012

German HFT law drops licence requirement, may add resting times

German HFT law drops licence requirement, may add resting times

The central pillar of a German draft law to curb high-frequency trading requiring all firms to have a licence has been removed, while provisions for minimum resting times may be included. read more>

November 26, 2012

FPL unveils standards for consolidated tape creation

FIX Protocol Limited, a provider of messaging standards, has unveiled new guidelines for post-trade data reporting with the aim of bringing a standardised consolidated tape for equities one step closer. read more>

November 26, 2012

Lederman joins board of HFT tech provider

Former CEO of multilateral trading facility Turquoise, Eli Lederman, has joined the board of Swedish trading technology provider Tbricks. read more>

November 26, 2012

Keeping it real-time

Faster processing of data has opened a Pandora’s box of opportunities for market participants. It gives traders greater abilities to arm algos while avoiding harmful market activity and meet increasingly stringent client and regulatory demands. read more>

November 23, 2012

Increased cost clarity for buy-side as government backs Kay review

The UK government has backed increased cost transparency for buy-side firms called for in the Kay Review, following a push toward unbundling of broker services from the market regulator. read more>

November 23, 2012

Fowler steps down as Chi-X Australia chief

Fowler steps down as Chi-X Australia chief

Chi-X Australia CEO Peter Fowler is relinquishing his post after shepherding the alternative venue through a successful first year of trading. read more>

November 22, 2012

Data fragmentation debate heats up with CME licence

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has been granted a provisional licence to operate a swaps trade repository, adding fuel to the debate over fragmentation and competition in the data repository space, which could thwart regulatory changes. read more>

November 22, 2012

Bernstein Research draws battle lines for bulge brackets

Large international brokers are in for a war of attrition in the battle for global capital markets survival, according to leading analysts. read more>

November 22, 2012

Nasdaq targets remote members as Nordic fight intensifies

Nasdaq targets remote members as Nordic fight intensifies

The battle for Scandinavian market share is set to intensify with a new initiative from domestic exchange operator Nasdaq OMX Nordic to attract overseas flow and the implementation of the London Stock Exchange's Millennium Exchange platform at Oslo Børs. read more>

November 22, 2012

Algo use primed for growth in emerging markets – Credit Suisse

Trading in emerging markets via algorithms is ripe for growth but further adoption of electronic trading practices will depend on changes to trading rules and exchange functionality. read more>