Overcoming Data Challenges of Rapidly Evolving ESG Space: ESG Data and Tech Briefing Preview
The rapid maturation of ESG data integration and utilisation within financial institutions has forced them to invest in new technology and data management processes. The rate of change, however, has been a challenge for some organisations, which have struggled to put in place the necessary capabilities to absorb, order and deploy such large volumes of...
10 June 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes With financial markets becoming more complex and interconnected in today’s electronic trading environment, trading firms, exchanges, and infrastructure providers need to continually push the boundaries of network performance to stay ahead. Ultra-low latency, seamless connectivity, and resilient infrastructure are no longer…
Our TradingTech Briefing in New York is aimed at senior-level decision makers in trading technology, electronic execution, trading architecture and offers a day packed with insight from practitioners and from innovative suppliers happy to share their experiences in dealing with the enterprise challenges facing our marketplace.
AI is no longer on the horizon – it’s embedded in the infrastructure of modern capital markets. But separating real impact from inflated promises requires a grounded, practical understanding. The AI in Capital Markets Handbook 2025 provides exactly that. Designed for data-driven professionals across the trade life-cycle, compliance, infrastructure, and strategy, this handbook goes beyond…
Fenergo has introduced an updated financial crime solution – the FinCrime Operating System (FinCrime OS) – featuring a new agentic AI layer aimed at significantly improving operational efficiency within financial institutions. This development comes against a background of spiralling operational costs and rising compliance demands enhanced by geopolitical tension and regulatory flux. Marc Murphy, CEO,...
The rapid maturation of ESG data integration and utilisation within financial institutions has forced them to invest in new technology and data management processes. The rate of change, however, has been a challenge for some organisations, which have struggled to put in place the necessary capabilities to absorb, order and deploy such large volumes of...
The rhetoric around data as a strategic asset is now well established across capital markets. But as AI adoption accelerates and pressure mounts to deliver tangible outcomes, the real challenge is turning that rhetoric into operational reality. Access to data is no longer the constraint. What matters now is how effectively firms can organise, govern,...
The move toward 24 hour trading is becoming a reality due to significant retail interest and a greater need for real-time market access, with major exchanges actively exploring extended hours. This shift requires a deep examination of the practicalities and the significant organisational and technological demands on market participants adapting to continuous operations. Key challenges...
Financial institutions are among the largest users of AI, deploying it for a range of use cases that, while already wide, will broaden in the future. A report by the International Monetary Fund has forecast that institutional spending on AI will surge 29% to US$97 billion by 2027. The technology has become crucial to automation...
Two years after ChatGPT brought Generative AI (GenAI) into the mainstream, financial institutions are still exploring how best to harness this technology within their compliance functions. While the promise of increased efficiency and enhanced accuracy is clear, many compliance teams proceed cautiously, mindful of risks related to data security, regulatory compliance, and the need for...
Communications compliance provider LeapXpert has acquired cross-platform messaging startup StartADAM extending its reach in the governed-messaging niche. Announced in New York on June 3, the deal folds StartADAM’s people, intellectual property, and product into The LeapXpert Communications Platform, adding fresh AI muscle, two new messaging channels, and three CRM connectors. By integrating StartADAM’s agentic AI…
Wamid, the technology and innovation subsidiary of Saudi Tadawul Group, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with BMLL Technologies to deliver a new suite of white-labelled, cloud-based analytics tools tailored to the Saudi market. The platform will offer quant teams, analysts, and institutional investors access to comprehensive historical order book data and advanced modelling capabilities…
26 Degrees Global Markets, the multi-asset prime broker, has integrated the QuantHouse Cboe One Feed into its US equity data offering. The addition aims to enhance trading capabilities for retail brokers seeking extended ‘out of hours’ access to US markets. The Cboe One Feed delivers consolidated, real-time data from Cboe’s four US equities exchanges, including…
Bloomberg has broadened its Market-On-Close trading capabilities to include US Treasuries, following the earlier rollout for European Government Bonds. The enhancement allows institutional investors to execute trades at the market’s closing price, automatically referencing Bloomberg’s Evaluated Pricing (BVAL) Service. BMO Capital Markets and Schwab Asset Management facilitated the inaugural trade using BVAL pricing. Currently supported…
SimCorp and 360T, both part of Deutsche Börse Group, have announced an expanded partnership to enhance FX trading capabilities for buy-side firms. The integration allows users of SimCorp One, a comprehensive investment management platform, to access 360T’s Execution Management System, enabling more efficient and automated FX trade execution. Clients will also benefit from connectivity via…
SimCorp and Clearstream, both part of Deutsche Börse Group, have entered a strategic partnership to integrate Clearstream’s post-trade services into SimCorp One, SimCorp’s front-to-back investment platform. The collaboration enables SimCorp clients to access Clearstream’s fund data solutions through the Kneip platform, streamlining data dissemination, document handling, and regulatory reporting. The integration allows clients to outsource…
OSTTRA and Baton Systems have partnered with Fnality to successfully complete a proof-of-concept integrating Fnality’s digital ledger technology (DLT)-based system into their on-demand FX payment-versus-payment (PvP) settlement orchestration service. The development introduces an asset with central bank-like credit characteristics, recorded on a DLT ledger, enabling 24/7 settlement and enhancing liquidity and risk management. The project,…
Nasdaq and The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) have announced an expanded technology partnership that will see PSE upgrade its trading infrastructure to the Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading platform. This move aligns PSE with Nasdaq’s latest technology aimed at modernising and strengthening market operations. Nasdaq Eqlipse is the fourth-generation platform in Nasdaq’s suite of multi-asset marketplace…
S&P Global has broadened the scope of its data offerings in Databricks by making several S&P Capital IQ Pro datasets accessible through Databricks Delta Sharing. This move enables licensed users to directly query live financial, sustainability, and corporate datasets across investment, risk, and strategy functions without needing to ingest or replicate data. Delta Sharing, Databricks’…
ION has successfully integrated and certified its FastTrade platform with Equiduct, enabling clients to access Equiduct Apex’s zero-commission Best Execution service. This development supports improved execution quality and enhances compliance with MiFID II Best Execution regulations. The integration expands the execution venues available through FastTrade’s Best Execution Engine, a programmable tool that allows users to…
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) has announced integration with the EBS Market central limit order book, enhancing its FX offering. The integration allows users of TT’s execution management system to access EBS Market for trading spot FX, precious metals, and non-deliverable forwards. TT also plans to support EBS Direct and CME Group’s upcoming FX Spot+…
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Africa’s largest stock exchange, has launched new initiatives to improve electronic trading access and infrastructure for both local and international investors. In partnership with Rapid Addition, the JSE introduced JSE-FIX, a new order routing service using FIX Community messaging standards. This service enables global investors to integrate South African equities…
Danish pension provider Norli Liv & Pension has revamped its investment accounting, reporting and compliance operations using Clearwater Analytics’ investment management platform. Boise, Idaho-based Clearwater said its technology will “eliminate multiple legacy platforms, reduce manual work” and accelerate Norli Liv & Pension’s monthly close.
Fitch Solutions’ BMI has begun offering its investor clients country-level ESG data, scores, insights and forecasts covering 140 markets. The ESG Country product also includes GeoQuant political risk scores alongside metrics on ESG impacts in trade, industry and politics as well as separate reports on emerging markets.
Baton Systems has announced the integration of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) and National Securities Clearing Corporation (NSCC) with its Core-Collateral network. This development provides Baton’s clients with direct access to FICC as they prepare for the SEC’s U.S. Treasury clearing mandate, which will come into effect on 31…
Digital Asset has appointed Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with leading global marketing across brand strategy, product marketing, and communications. His primary objective will be to elevate the profile and adoption of the Canton Network, the decentralised infrastructure platform tailored for financial markets. Isaac brings more than 20 years of marketing expertise,…
Broadridge Financial Solutions has named Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management (SFCM) for North America. Based in New York and reporting to Darren Crowther, Joshi will oversee client delivery, business development, and operational management across Broadridge’s full SFCM portfolio. This includes automated support for securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions. Bringing…
United Fintech has named Deepak Nair as its new Chief Operating Officer, joining the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, Nair will oversee the development and execution of the firm’s global operational strategy, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and alignment across its fintech platform and partner network. Nair brings over 20 years of experience from roles…
Global enterprise and master data management company GoldenSource has named former Fenergo senior manager Terry Flynn as its managing director, the company’s third leadership appointment in a year. The New York-based technology company said Flynn will focus on building GoldenSource’s buy-side client base. Over two decades Flynn has held senior positions at SunGard, Charles River…
Finbourne Technology has appointed a new board chair and advisory board to “enhance client focus and support continued growth”. Toby Glaysher, the new Finbourne board chair, joins the UK investment technology firm from Northern Trust. Finbourne said his track record of scaling business growth at previous posts made him an ideal choice to advise the…
Clearwater Analytics has promoted two managers to more senior roles as part of a strategy to scale the technology platform globally. Subi Sethi has been elevated to chief operating officer after five years at the company and is charged with improving client experience through the use of artificial intelligence and driving efficiencies across the enterprise….
Alternative investments technology provider Allvue Systems has increased investment into artificial intelligence, data and talent, starting with the appointment of industry veterans Dmitri Sedov as chief data and analytics officer, Mack Santora as head of AI and Brad Rosenfeld as chief marketing officer. The New York-based company said it had increased its IT budget 70…
Liquidnet has promoted Chris Jackson to the role of global head of equities, marking a new chapter in his decade-long career with the firm. Based in London, Jackson steps up from his previous dual position as global head of equity strategy and head of equities for EMEA, roles he held since August 2019. Jackson joined…
RegTech firm Qomply has hired Steven Stewart as its new Strategic Commercial Director, tasking him with sharpening the company’s expansion strategy across the United States and the United Kingdom. Stewart brings 25 years of international sales leadership, most recently as Executive Vice President at Trading Technologies, where he helped build a platform used by many…
Sterling Trading Tech has appointed Julie Armstrong as its Chief Commercial Officer, a new role aimed at supporting the company’s global growth strategy. This move reflects Sterling’s ongoing evolution, marked by progress in attracting new client segments, expanding product offerings, and increasing its international footprint. Armstrong will lead efforts to advance strategic revenue initiatives across…
Sustainability data platform Measurabl has appointed Marta Patlan as Senior Vice President, People & Culture to oversee the company’s talent development and cultural policies. Patlan has previously worked at Sportradar, Aristocrat, and Brightstar.
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has appointed Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of its Data & Analytics division. Biagini, set to join from S&P Global on 18 August 2025, and Lefferts, who has been with LSEG since 2021 and joined the Executive Committee in 2023, will jointly lead the global data and…
Squire Patton Boggs has expanded its Financial Services Practice Group in London by welcoming two seasoned professionals, Federica Taccogna and Nigel Webb, both formerly co-heads of the Governance, Risk and Regulation practice at Interpath Advisory. Taccogna joins as a principal, while Webb takes on the role of senior advisor. Taccogna brings over two decades of…
NeoXam has named Mark Johnson as Managing Director of the United Kingdom (UK), Ireland and Middle East and Africa (MEA) regions, supporting the data management and investment technology company’s broader global expansion plans following its acquisition of EZOPS a year ago. Johnson, a 25-year veteran of the financial software industry, will deploy his experience in…
SimCorp has announced the appointment of Ronan Donnelly as its new Chief Operations Officer, effective immediately. Donnelly will play a key role in guiding the company’s strategic direction, streamlining operations, and supporting long-term sustainable growth. He will report directly to CEO Georg Hetrodt. Donnelly joined SimCorp in 2020 and most recently served as Senior Vice…
We are excited to announce that we are broadening the focus of the RegTech Insight APAC Awards to: Capital Markets Technology APAC Awards
Congratulations to the winners of A-Team Group’s Innovation Awards 2025! These awards celebrate successful projects within financial institutions (both with vendor support and without) across the financial enterprise.
Congratulations go out to the winners of A-Team Group’s RegTech Insight Awards Europe 2025. These awards recognise excellence in trading solutions and services for capital markets and focus on vendors providing exceptional trading infrastructure, trading technology, and data solutions.
