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Unlocking the Value of Data as a Differentiator
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,...
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Genesis Global Enhances Financial App Development Platform with End-User Reporting Controls
Genesis Global has announced a significant update to its AI-native application development platform for financial markets, giving end-users direct control over the creation, modification and distribution of reports based on application data. The enhancement marks a shift from traditional development practices, where changes to reporting functions would typically require developer intervention and code adjustments. The...
B2BROKER Launches Turnkey Solution for Liquidity Providers
B2BROKER, the liquidity and multi-asset technology provider, has introduced Liquidity Provider Turnkey, a new solution aimed at simplifying entry into the Prime-of-Prime (PoP) liquidity space for financial institutions. While turnkey offerings for retail brokerages are well-established, the infrastructure for setting up a liquidity provider business has remained elusive. B2BROKER’s solution addresses this gap by offering...
TP ICAP Acquires Neptune Networks to Build Integrated Electronic Bond Trading and Data Business
TP ICAP Group plc has acquired Neptune Networks, a provider of real-time pre-trade bond market data, as part of its strategy to expand its presence in the electronic credit trading space. Neptune was previously owned by a consortium of leading investment banks. The acquisition will bring together Neptune’s established data platform and Liquidnet’s electronic credit...
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Genesis Global Enhances Primary Bond Issuance Platform with Roadshow Tracking Tools
Genesis Global, the AI-native application development platform for financial markets, has introduced Roadshow tracking capabilities to its Primary Bond Issuance (PBI) solution. The new tools address a key industry need, as 65% of institutional investors rely on roadshow data to assess bond deals, particularly in high-yield and emerging markets. The Roadshow functionality enables asset managers…
Sterling Trading Tech Launches 24×5 Global Trading in US Equities
Sterling Trading Tech, the order management, risk, margin, and trading technology provider, has launched 24×5 global trading in US National Market System (NMS) equities. Clients using the Sterling OMS can now access overnight trading via Blue Ocean ATS, expanding their trading capabilities beyond regular market hours. This development is part of Sterling’s broader global expansion…
Proof Group Launches First-Ever Block Explorer for the Canton Network
Proof Group, specialists in digital assets and emerging technologies, has announced the launch of the first block explorer for the Canton Network, the public blockchain for the financial industry. The new tool offers real-time access to transactions, participant activities, and network performance. Key features include balance histories, validator monitoring, actor profiles, and a live feed…
Wamid and BMLL Technologies Partner to Launch Advanced Market Analytics Platform in Saudi Arabia
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 Expands US Trading Access with QuantHouse Cboe One Feed
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 Expands Market-On-Close Trading to US Treasuries
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 Expand Partnership to Streamline FX Trading for Buy-Side Firms
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 Partner to Enhance Investment Platform Integration
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, Baton Systems, and Fnality Collaborate on 24/7 FX PvP Settlement with Central Bank-Backed Digital Asset
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,…
Philippine Stock Exchange Upgrades to Nasdaq Eqlipse in Expanded Technology Partnership
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 Expands Dataset Availability in Databricks via Delta Sharing
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 Integrates FastTrade with Equiduct to Enhance Retail Best Execution
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 Integrates EBS and FX Spot+ to Expand FX Offering
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+…
Johannesburg Stock Exchange Enhances Global Trading Access with JSE-FIX and Colo 2.0 Expansion
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…
Baton Systems Integrates DTCC’s FICC and NSCC with Core-Collateral Network Ahead of SEC Mandate
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…
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valantic FSA Appoints Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
Digital automation solutions provider valantic FSA has named Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2025. Dr. Wohlenberg joins with significant expertise in finance, technology, and data, having previously held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Börse Group where he helped expand its data and technology businesses. His appointment signals valantic FSA’s strategic…
Taskize Appoints David Williams as CFO to Strengthen Leadership Team
Taskize, the Euroclear-owned fintech and leading investment operations collaboration platform, has named David Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer. Williams joins with over 15 years of financial leadership experience, having held senior roles at EY, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and most recently, Janus Henderson. Based in London, Williams will oversee Taskize’s financial operations and deliver…
Digital Asset Appoints Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Canton Network Growth
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 Appoints Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management for North America
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 Appoints Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer
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…
Chris Jackson Appointed Global Head of Equities at Liquidnet
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…
Sterling Trading Tech Appoints Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Expansion
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…
LSEG Appoints Gianluca Biagini and Ron Lefferts as Co-Heads of Data & Analytics
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…
SimCorp Appoints Ronan Donnelly as Chief Operations Officer
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…
Athena Appoints Scott Loughran as Head of Client Engagement, North America, to Drive Regional Expansion
Athena, the Order Management System (OMS) and Portfolio Management System (PMS) solutions provider, part of United Fintech, has named Scott Loughran as Head of Client Engagement for North America. This appointment supports Athena’s strategic growth in the region, aiming to enhance service quality, streamline implementations, and deliver innovative solutions to hedge funds and asset managers….
Gresham Appoints Matthew Greninger as General Manager of Data Automation Solutions
Global fintech firm Gresham has named Matthew Greninger as its new General Manager for Data Automation Solutions. Greninger brings significant industry experience, having held senior roles at Duco, Kaiko, and NeoXam, where he led sales and go-to-market initiatives across various regions and solutions. Operating from Gresham’s New York office, Greninger will oversee global go-to-market functions,…
Delta Capita Appoints Simon O’Malley as Group Chief Finance & Operating Officer
Delta Capita has appointed Simon O’Malley as Group Chief Finance & Operating Officer. Based in London and reporting directly to CEO Joe Channer, O’Malley will oversee both finance and operations, supporting the firm’s enterprise value creation, operational scalability, and financial resilience. His remit includes capital efficiency, balance sheet management, transformation initiatives, and driving growth through…
IEX Appoints Steven Bonanno as CIO to Lead Tech Strategy and Market Expansion
IEX Group, Inc., the exchange operator and capital markets technology company, has named Steven Bonanno as Chief Information Officer to support the company’s continued growth and innovation in exchange technology. As part of the leadership team, Bonanno will oversee the execution of IEX’s technology strategy, with a focus on platform resilience and scalability, as the…
Duco Appoints Margaret Franco as Chief Marketing Officer
Duco, the data automation company, has named Margaret Franco as its first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Franco brings over two decades of experience leading global marketing teams across the US, EMEA, and APAC. She has held senior roles at technology firms including Dell and HP, spending 13 years at Dell and rising to Senior Vice…
Trading Technologies Appoints Justin Llewellyn-Jones as CEO, Keith Todd Becomes Deputy Chairman
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), the global capital markets platform services provider, has announced the promotion of Justin Llewellyn-Jones to Chief Executive Officer, effective 31 March. He succeeds Keith Todd, who will remain on the Board of Directors as Deputy Chairman. Llewellyn-Jones joined TT as Chief Operating Officer in January 2024, bringing three decades of…
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17 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Traders today are expected to navigate increasingly complex markets using workflows that often lag behind the pace of change. Disconnected systems, manual processes, and fragmented user experiences create hidden inefficiencies that directly impact performance and risk management. Firms that can streamline…
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The AI in Capital Markets Summit will explore current and emerging trends in AI, the potential of Generative AI and LLMs and how AI can be applied for efficiencies and business value across a number of use cases, in the front and back office of financial institutions. The agenda will explore the risks and challenges of adopting AI and the foundational technologies and data management capabilities that underpin successful deployment.
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AI in Capital Markets: Practical Insight for a Transforming Industry – Free Handbook
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…
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Beyond the Buzz: Enabling the Move to 24 Hour Trading
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...
Interoperability and AI in Trading Workflows
Emerging capabilities in AI and interoperability are transforming trading workflows, with the promise of heightened levels of collaboration and personalisation resulting in greater efficiency and performance. The potential of these new technologies is encouraging financial firms to modernise their trader desktops and streamline operational processes. With AI and generative AI (GenAI) in particular still nascent...
Trading in the Public Cloud: Attitudes to Cloud Adoption in Capital Markets
Capital markets have been slow to embrace cloud technologies and in particular the public cloud. Practitioners have been wary of issues around speed/performance, privacy and cost, all of which can dampen the appeal of cloud technologies for trading firms. But broad acceptance of cloud beyond finance is highlighting some compelling benefits, primarily in terms of...
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Upcoming Webinar: High-Performance Networks & Low-Latency Connectivity for Trading
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...
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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.
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Upcoming Webinar: The future of market data – Harnessing cloud and AI for market data distribution and consumption
25 June 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Market data is the lifeblood of trading, but as data volumes grow and real-time demands increase, traditional approaches to distribution and consumption are being pushed to their limits. Cloud technology and AI-driven solutions are rapidly transforming how financial institutions manage, process,...
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TradingTech Insight Awards Europe
Meet this year's winners in the TradingTech Insight Awards - Europe 2025. These awards are designed to recognise excellence in trading solutions and services for capital markets and focus on vendors providing exceptional trading infrastructure, trading technology, and data solutions.
