Editor’s pick
Unlocking Wall Street’s Dark Data: How AI Agents are Transforming Trading Floor Chat
For decades, some of the most valuable information in financial markets has been hiding in plain sight. Client intent, actionable orders, and vital market colour have been locked within the unstructured, transient streams of human-to-human chat. On trading floors worldwide – particularly in over-the-counter (OTC) markets – this conversational data represents a multi-trillion-dollar blind spot:...
Top Blogs
A-Team Group Announces Winners of the AI in Capital Markets Awards 2025
A-Team Group has announced the winners of the inaugural AI in Capital Markets Awards 2025, celebrating the most innovative and impactful applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning across the global financial markets. The new awards programme recognises technologies that have moved beyond proof-of-concept to deliver measurable value, supporting efficiency, resilience, and insight generation across...
Finastra’s Summit Crowned Best AI-Enabled App at Inaugural AI in Capital Markets Awards
Finastra has secured the award for “Best AI-Enabled App for Capital Markets” for its Summit solution at the first-ever AI in Capital Markets Awards, hosted by the A-Team Group. This new awards programme recognises the growing importance of artificial intelligence in transforming capital markets by honouring the leading AI-driven solutions that deliver significant value to...
Symphony Secures Prestigious A-Team Award for AI Innovation in Trader Workflow
Symphony, the communications and markets technology company, has been awarded ‘Best AI-Enabled App for Trader Workflow Management’ at the 2025 AI in Capital Markets Awards. This accolade recognises Symphony’s innovative application of artificial intelligence to streamline and enhance the complex daily workflows of traders. The AI in Capital Markets Awards celebrate the pioneering advancements and...
Latest briefs
SIX Signs Seven-Year Strategic Partnership with Barclays
Financial data provider SIX has signed a seven-year strategic partnership with Barclays. The agreement will provide all divisions of the global banking group, including its investment banking, retail, wealth management, and corporate services, with access to SIX’s comprehensive suite of financial data products. The partnership is intended to support Barclays’ international growth and drive cost…
Openmarkets Group Adopts Eventus for Trade Surveillance
Eventus, the trade surveillance and financial risk solutions provider, has announced that Australian wealth management fintech Openmarkets Group (OMG) has adopted the Eventus Validus platform to provide comprehensive trade surveillance across all of its business. The Validus platform will integrate into Openmarkets’ existing infrastructure to monitor all trading activity. The firm is responsible for clearing…
Blue Ocean Technologies Integrates Overnight Trading Data with NYSE Cloud Streaming
Capital markets fintech Blue Ocean Technologies has integrated its real-time overnight trading data into the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) Cloud Streaming service. Blue Ocean Technologies is the operator of Blue Ocean ATS, an alternative trading system that facilitates overnight price discovery and trade execution. The NYSE will add Blue Ocean’s top of book and…
ICE Announces Strategic Investment in Prediction Market Platform Polymarket
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE) has announced a strategic investment of up to $2 billion in Polymarket, the prediction market and information platform. The investment is based on a pre-investment valuation of approximately $8 billion for Polymarket, which allows users to trade on the probability of events across markets, politics, sport and culture. The consideration will…
Exegy and LDA Technologies Launch Exegy Nexus Appliance for High-Performance Market Data Processing
Exegy, the provider of capital markets technology, has partnered with network solutions specialist LDA Technologies to launch Exegy Nexus, a custom-engineered appliance. The new platform is designed to centralise and scale market data processing, aiming to reduce server count and power consumption for financial firms. It combines FPGA acceleration with embedded Layer 1 switching to…
OTCX Partners with BlackRock’s Aladdin to Digitise OTC Derivatives Trading
OTCX, the regulated provider of price discovery and execution for OTC derivatives, has entered a multi-year partnership with BlackRock’s investment management platform, Aladdin. The collaboration aims to digitise the traditionally voice-based negotiation process for over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives and expand the electronic trading options available to clients. By integrating OTCX’s execution venues into the Aladdin platform,…
Acuity Knowledge Partners Acquires Technology Firm Ascent to Expand AI and Data Capabilities
Acuity Knowledge Partners, the global provider of research and AI solutions to the financial sector, has completed its acquisition of technology firm Ascent. Operating across seven European countries, Ascent supports over 170 clients with AI-driven digital transformation and will be integrated into Acuity’s Data and Technology Services (DTS) division. The transaction increases Acuity’s global workforce…
Substantive Research Study Reveals Aggressive Pricing in Private Credit Data Market
Substantive Research has published a new study on market data pricing, expanding its analysis to include vendors in the debt, credit, and leveraged finance sectors. The new coverage reflects the significant growth of private markets, particularly private credit, where assets under management recently surpassed $3 trillion. The study highlights that the illiquid and less transparent…
Keysight Technologies Makes Strategic Investment in InstrumentiX to Advance Trading Monitoring Solutions
InstrumentiX, the trading infrastructure monitoring and analytics provider, has announced a strategic investment from Keysight Technologies, Inc. The investment deepens the existing partnership between the two companies, aiming to accelerate the development and adoption of advanced monitoring solutions for the capital markets sector. The collaboration will leverage Keysight’s global reach and support infrastructure to expand…
Integral Launches PrimeOne, the First Stablecoin-Based Crypto Prime Brokerage
Integral, specialists in FX and digital asset technology, has launched PrimeOne, the world’s first crypto prime brokerage built on stablecoins. The platform, developed on the Codex Layer-1 EVM blockchain, provides institutional-grade credit, trading, and net settlement services within a single, integrated system. PrimeOne allows clients to access leading crypto market makers and exchanges through one…
Deutsche Börse Group and Circle to Collaborate on Stablecoin Integration for Financial Markets
Deutsche Börse Group and Circle Internet Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate Circle’s EURC and USDC stablecoins into Deutsche Börse’s financial market infrastructure. This agreement, a first of its kind in Europe, aims to develop new solutions for market participants by linking token-based payment networks with traditional financial systems. The initiative…
TRG Screen Launches AI Assist Feature within PEAR Platform
TRG Screen has launched AI Assist, a new feature for its PEAR (Policies, Explanations, Analytics, Repository) platform. The tool introduces a conversational interface that allows users to ask plain-language questions about exchange licensing requirements and receive immediate, context-aware answers. The information is sourced directly from TRG Screen’s proprietary knowledge base. Developed in-house and tested with…
Canton Network Partners with Chainlink to Accelerate Institutional Blockchain Adoption
The Canton Network, a permissionless blockchain designed for institutional finance, has entered a strategic partnership with oracle platform Chainlink. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of the Canton Network ecosystem by financial institutions. As part of the agreement, the Canton Network will join the Chainlink Scale programme and integrate key services, including Chainlink Data…
Eurex to Launch Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Index Futures
Derivatives Exchange Eurex will launch a new trading segment for Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) index futures on 27 October 2025. The initiative is a partnership with Premialab, a specialist provider of QIS data and analytics. This move extends Eurex’s “futurisation” strategy, bringing products that are typically traded over-the-counter (OTC) onto a listed and centrally cleared…
SOLVE Expands Fixed Income Platform with New Predictive Pricing and Analytics Capabilities
SOLVE, the pre-trade data and predictive pricing provider for fixed income markets, has introduced several enhancements to its platform aimed at giving market participants a more unified and actionable view of securities. The updates include new modules for capital structure analysis, enhancements to municipal bond pricing tools, and expanded business development company (BDC) analytics. Among…
Latest people
Tradeweb Appoints Rich Chun as Head of Asia
Tradeweb Markets Inc. has named Rich Chun as its new Managing Director, Head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Chun will be responsible for overseeing the company’s business operations, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives throughout the Asia Pacific region. He will report to Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon, Co-Heads of Global Markets. The appointment…
Exegy Appoints Laurent de Barry as Chief Product Officer and Jogesh Menon as Product Director for Axiom
Exegy, provider of low-latency trading and enterprise market data solutions, has announced two key leadership appointments. Laurent de Barry has been promoted to Chief Product Officer (CPO), and Jogesh Menon has been appointed as Director for the Axiom market data as-a-service offering. These moves are designed to strengthen the company’s dual strategic pillars of low-latency…
TRG Screen Appoints Amjad Zoghbi as Head of AI to Drive Innovation
TRG Screen has appointed Amjad Zoghbi as its first Head of AI, a newly established executive role designed to embed artificial intelligence at the centre of the company’s strategy. The move reflects TRG Screen’s aim to enhance its internal operations, deliver greater value to clients, and reinforce its position as the only provider integrating market…
Scila AB Announces CTO Transition as Co-Founder Thornquist Takes Helm
Scila AB has announced a leadership change as co-founder Björn Thornquist takes over as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. After 17 years in the role, co-founder Lydén will step down from his position and transition into a new role as Senior Technology Advisor, focusing on hands-on technology development to continue driving innovation. Thornquist, previously…
Genesis Global Appoints Co-Founder James Harrison as CEO as Stephen Murphy Steps Down After Ten Years
Genesis Global has appointed co-founder James Harrison as CEO, succeeding Stephen Murphy, who steps down after ten years leading the firm. Genesis delivers software and solutions for financial markets on its AI-native application development platform, helping institutions modernise legacy systems, reduce vendor dependencies and replace end-user computing with compliant applications. In the past year the…
smartTrade Technologies Appoints Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Expansion
smartTrade Technologies has appointed Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 July 2025. This move follows a recent strategic growth investment from TA Associates and reflects the company’s focus on accelerating international expansion and refining its customer-centric commercial strategy. Based in New York, Montane will oversee global sales and marketing, aiming to strengthen smartTrade’s…
Broadridge Appoints Munish Gautam as Global Head of Trading Platforms – Product Management
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Munish Gautam as Global Head of Trading Platforms – Product Management within its Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions (BTCS) business. Based in London, Gautam will lead the integration of Broadridge’s trading platform suite and advance its multi-asset trading capabilities, reporting to Chief Product Officer Brian Pomraning. Gautam brings over 15…
BridgePort Appoints Steven Bartfield as Chief Product Officer to Lead Product Innovation
BridgePort, a provider of institutional infrastructure for off-exchange crypto settlement, has named Steven Bartfield as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Bartfield will steer the company’s product strategy, focusing on enterprise integration, agentic AI development, and automation-led infrastructure tailored to institutional clients. With nearly 15 years of experience in institutional trading, financial technology, and market…
Liquidnet Bolsters Americas Equities Franchise with Senior Hires
Liquidnet has announced a trio of senior appointments aimed at accelerating the growth of its Equities business in the Americas. The hires support the firm’s strategy to broaden its regional presence, diversify trading capabilities, and strengthen client relationships. Mark Turner joins as Co-Head of Equities Sales and Trading for the Americas, bringing 30 years of…
Broadridge Appoints Kenneth MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has named Kenneth MacHarg as Managing Director and Global Head of Futures and Options (F&O) Trading, effective 23 June. In his new role, MacHarg will oversee the commercial strategy and development of Broadridge’s next-generation F&O platform, a SaaS solution offering global order and execution management for futures commission merchants and agency…
Validus Risk Management Appoints Daniel Johnson as Chief Technology Officer
Validus Risk Management has named Daniel Johnson as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), furthering its commitment to technology-driven growth. Based in London and reporting directly to CEO Kevin Lester, Johnson will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s technology strategy during a phase of international expansion and product development. Johnson brings over 15…
LSEG Appoints Nick Rustad as Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the appointment of Nick Rustad as the new Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates. In his new role, Rustad will be responsible for overseeing performance and growth across these clearing services, while maintaining their operational resilience. He will report to Susi de Verdelon, CEO of…
SimCorp Appoints Dean McIntyre as Chief Commercial Officer
SimCorp, the global financial technology subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, has promoted Dean McIntyre to Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, McIntyre will oversee global commercial operations, including data and operations management, frontline commercial teams, and marketing, to enhance support for client-facing teams worldwide. He will continue to report to Chief Revenue…
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…
Featured
FEATURED WEBINAR
Recorded Webinar: The Role of Data Fabric and Data Mesh in Modern Trading Infrastructures
The demands on trading infrastructure are intensifying. Increasing data volumes, the necessity for real-time processing, and stringent regulatory requirements are exposing the limitations of legacy data architectures. In response, firms are re-evaluating their data strategies to improve agility, scalability, and governance. Two architectural models central to this conversation are Data Fabric and Data Mesh. This…
FEATURED EVENT
Buy AND Build: The Future of Capital Markets Technology
Buy AND Build: The Future of Capital Markets Technology London examines the latest changes and innovations in trading technology and explores how technology is being deployed to create an edge in sell side and buy side capital markets financial institutions.
FEATURED GUIDE
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…
Top White Papers
Valuing Hard-to-Price Securities in Volatile Markets
Valuing hard-to-price securities has long been a complex endeavour for asset managers and institutional investment firms, particularly for OTC instruments and illiquid assets. This challenge is amplified in volatile markets, where obtaining direct, observable prices becomes even more difficult, making accurate valuations a significant issue with serious consequences. To address this, the use of reliable,...
Unlock the Future of APAC Capital Markets: Your Definitive Guide to Technology, Data & Innovation
The Asia Pacific (APAC) capital markets are navigating a period of profound transformation, driven by relentless technological advancement and a complex regulatory environment. To stay competitive and drive sustainable growth, financial institutions need a strategic roadmap built on authoritative insights. A-Team Group presents “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia Pacific,” a comprehensive new...
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...
Events and webinars
TradingTech Summit London
Now in its 15th year the TradingTech Summit London brings together the European trading technology capital markets industry and examines the latest changes and innovations in trading technology and explores how technology is being deployed to create an edge in sell side and buy side capital markets financial institutions.
Find out more
AI in Capital Markets Summit London
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.
Find out more
TradingTech Briefing New York
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.
Find out moreAwards
Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC
Discover the winners in the inaugural Capital Markets Technology Awards APAC 2025. These awards celebrate the innovations and solutions that are reshaping the region’s technology in capital markets landscape and showcase breakthrough achievements across the financial enterprise, highlighting solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities present across Asia Pacific’s diverse markets.
