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From Monolithic to Agile Architectures in High-Performance Trading Systems

In this special episode of FinTech Focus TV, filmed live at TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby sits down with Jon Butler, Co-Founder & CEO at Velox, to explore the evolution of trading technology. From the rise of buy-and-build models to the real impact of AI and automation, Jon shares insights on what’s shaping…

The New Skill Set for the AI World

Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, this episode of FinTech Focus TV features Joe Ronan, Lead Engineer EMEA at 3forge, in conversation with host Toby Babb. They explore how AI is reshaping software development, the evolution of engineering roles in financial services, and how 3forge is enabling firms to build scalable, high-performance front-end…

big xyt Enters Bidding to Become EU Equities and ETFs Consolidated Tape Provider

Data analytics specialist big xyt has formally declared its intention to compete for the role of official provider of the EU Consolidated Tape (CT) for equities and ETFs, under the selection process overseen by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). big xyt’s entry into the process comes amid industry concerns over a lack of…

LDA Technologies Launches NeoTap X and Neo X Timestamping and Tap Aggregation Solutions

LDA Technologies, the provider of ultra-low latency networking and FPGA technology, has introduced NeoTap X, a high-performance timestamping and tap aggregation solution designed to address the increasing data and compliance demands of capital markets. The new product is built on LDA’s Neo X FPGA platform, offering enhanced processing power and optimised resource efficiency for low-latency…

Innovation in Data and Analytics: Turning Market Data into Strategic Advantage

At the A-Team Group’s recent TradingTech Summit London, a panel of leading industry practitioners explored the evolving role of data and analytics in trading, delving into questions such as: What types of data are truly useful in today’s market environment? How should firms think about the build-versus-buy decision when constructing data platforms? What makes data…

Exegy and BMLL Expand Partnership to Streamline Access to Historical and Real-Time OPRA Options Data

Exegy and BMLL Technologies have expanded their partnership to deliver a unified OPRA options data solution, integrating real-time and historical datasets to support front-office trading and research functions. The collaboration builds on an agreement established in Q3 2023 and is aimed at addressing the data engineering challenges posed by the scale and complexity of OPRA…

Enhancing Trader Efficiency: Interoperability, Automation, and the Path to Smarter Desktops

In the face of intensifying demands on trading desks, the pressure to streamline workflows and enhance productivity has never been greater. So how can trading firms modernise the trader desktop without creating disruption? What’s the real return on investment for low-code, no-code, and interoperability tools? And how do firms balance build-versus-buy decisions when designing next-generation…

Beyond the Black Box: Explainable AI in Trade Surveillance

By Martina Rejsjo, Vice President, Product Management, Eventus. AI has transformed every aspect of the financial industry. That includes compliance and trade surveillance. As markets grow more complex and regulatory expectations become more stringent, participants need sophisticated technology to detect, prevent and respond to financial misconduct. Traditional rule-based systems can be powerful on their own,…

Global Relay Reports Shift Towards AI in Surveillance Amid Rising Regulatory Pressure

A new report from Global Relay reveals a growing appetite for AI in financial compliance, with 31% of firms either having implemented or planning to adopt AI in surveillance workflows within the next year. The State of AI in Surveillance Report 2025 highlights changing attitudes across the sector, with a 19% decline in firms hesitant…

From Monoliths to Modular: Architecting the Future of High-Performance Trading

With capital markets evolving towards 24/7 trading, the transition from monolithic platforms to agile architectures is becoming imperative as demands for performance, resilience, and integration increase. So how should trading firms architect their systems to support 24/7 markets? What are the most effective strategies for migrating away from legacy platforms? And how can firms modernise…