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A-Team Group Scores James Hartley as VP of Research

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A-Team Group has hired James Hartley as vice president of research. Prior to joining A-Team, Hartley spent four years as chief technologist at the Software Information Industry Association/Financial Information Services Division (SIIA/FISD). While there, he developed and supported MDDL – the Market Data Definition Language – and facilitated the global conversation on securities processing automation. In his new role, Hartley is charged with developing research products on behalf of A-Team Group, as well as contributing to consulting projects and A-Team events.

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