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Capital.com Establishes New Subsidiary in UAE as Launchpad for Further Growth Across MENA and Asia
Capital.com, the global trading platform, has announced its expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the establishment of a new subsidiary, Capital Com MENA Securities Trading LLC (Capital Com MENA), located in Dubai’s Emirates Tower. This strategic move follows the company’s receipt of full regulatory approval from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA),…
SIX Extends Provision of Fixed Income Data with Acquisition of Majority Share in FactEntry
SIX has acquired a majority stake in FactEntry, a global provider of fixed income reference data, analytics and solutions for financial market participants. The acquisition enhances SIX’s data offering and meets customer demand for the company to expand its global fixed income footprint. FactEntry’s fixed income data sets, including reference data and corporate actions, will…
Talos Integrates with TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets to Drive Institutional Crypto Adoption
In a bid to grow the institutional adoption of digital currencies, Talos, the institutional digital asset trading technology provider, has integrated with TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets, the UK-regulated spot crypto exchange. Fusion Digital Assets is a trading venue designed specifically for institutional participants and registered with the UK’s FCA, highlighting its focus on regulatory…
OpenYield Launches Automated Bond Trading Platform
OpenYield Trading LLC, a relatively new player in the financial markets, has commenced its operations as a broker-dealer and alternative trading system (ATS) registered with both FINRA and the SEC, by executing its first trade. The OpenYield platform is designed to democratise access to the bond market, catering to broker-dealers, financial advisors, and asset managers…
Forge Launches OMS for Institutional Trading in Private Markets
Forge Global Holdings, the infrastructure, data services, and technology solutions provider, has publicly released Forge Pro, a trade order management system (OMS) specifically designed for institutional investors trading in private company securities. As the interest in private markets grows among institutions, Forge Pro aims to make private market data more accessible while providing investors with…
SIX Invests in BITA to Enhance Global Benchmark Platform and Expand Indexing Technology Services
SIX, the Swiss financial data and market infrastructure provider, has made a strategic investment in BITA, the indexing technology and services company. The move aims to bolster a range of ongoing joint projects and fast-track the global expansion of SIX’s benchmark platform. Existing BITA shareholders, including ETFS Capital, Volta Ventures, and Pamica NV, have also…
LTX and TS Imagine Enhance Fixed Income Liquidity Access for Buy Side Through Strategic Integration
LTX, the AI-driven trading platform operated by Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., has successfully integrated with TS Imagine’s TradeSmart Fixed Income Execution Management System (EMS). The collaboration aims to improve the trading experience for mutual buy-side clients by delivering enhanced pre-trade transparency, superior price discovery, and consolidated access to a wide pool of liquidity within their…
Meritsoft Launches New Trade Tracking and Exception Manager Solution for Enhanced Settlement Efficiency
Meritsoft, the Cognizant company specialising in post-trade automation, has unveiled its new Trade Tracking and Exception Manager (TTEM) solution, designed to offer comprehensive insights into settlement operations for financial institutions. The launch aims to improve operational resilience and efficiency for market participants, minimise settlement failure rates, and elevate client service and reporting standards. The cross-asset…
5 Recurring Themes from Comms Surveillance (Q1-2024)
Communications surveillance came under focus in two sessions at the recent A-Team Group Trading Technology Summit in London in February. During a morning Keynote session, Andrew Delaney, President and Chief Content Officer at A-team sat down with Paul Liesching, Chief Revenue Officer at 1Global to discuss “Navigating the Complexity of Communications Surveillance.” An afternoon panel…
BNY Mellon Enhances AI Capabilities with NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD Deployment
BNY Mellon, in a significant step towards advancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, has announced the deployment of an NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD, becoming the first major bank to implement such advanced AI infrastructure. This move was facilitated by a strong partnership with NVIDIA Professional Services, allowing for a faster-than-usual setup of the SuperPOD, which includes…