Big data: Breaking out
In June, Big Data FinTech group Digital Contact landed new investment of $3.8 million. The TRADE caught up with founder Gareth Mann to ask what has captured investors’ interest.
Technology
Aequitas launches platform for mutual fund trading
Through the launch of a new next generation platform, PTFs
will now be able to be traded like ETFs.
Banks examining ways to use blockchain tech – report
New report suggests that the use of blockchains and distributed ledger technologies will increase.
Derivatives exchanges see use for blockchain technology
Some of the worlds biggest futures exchanges are joining other major financial institutions by considering the benefits of blockchain technology within their business.
RSRCHXchange doubles number of providers.
Independent research distribution platform RSRCHXchange, has
doubled its research base.
SGX to offer access via CME data centre
Co-location deal will see SGX offer products to American investors via Chicago.
Global ambition
With the UK government keen to attract investors to the
flourishing FinTech scene, Joe McGrath investigates which areas are being
targeted and why.
Clearstream chief executive urges caution with new technologies
The chief executive of Clearstream has suggested the market should proceed with caution when it comes to new technologies, praising the effectiveness of the status quo.
Infrastructure firms reject innovation criticism
Market infrastructures have been criticised for failing to innovate, but speakers at this year’s Sibos conference said they believe the sector has seen a quiet revolution.
Asset managers urged to embrace technology
Asset managers must embrace new technology, such as mobile applications and digitised, real-time investor reporting if they are to retain their competitive edge, according to Linedata.