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A (Free) Practical AI Handbook for Capital Markets Professionals
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has swiftly transitioned from a promising concept into an operational reality across the capital markets. Senior executives, compliance leaders, and technology specialists are already well-acquainted with the potential of AI to streamline processes, enhance decision-making, and open new competitive opportunities. Yet, the current challenge isn’t about grasping AI’s transformative potential – it’s…
Bloomberg Launches Strategy Optimizer to Streamline ETF Trading Workflow
Bloomberg has launched a new tool, Strategy Optimizer, aimed at enhancing the efficiency of exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading workflows while reducing execution costs. The solution is accessible via RFQe, Bloomberg’s ETF Request for Quote service, and is fully integrated with EMSX, the firm’s equities-focused execution management system. Strategy Optimizer allows portfolio managers and traders to…
Fourteen FIX Engine Technologies to Consider in 2025
FIX engines, the workhorses of financial messaging, are quietly undergoing a continuous transformation. First developed in the early 1990s by Fidelity Investments and Salomon Brothers to standardise electronic equity trading, the FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol quickly became the global standard for order and trade messaging across asset classes. Rather than commoditised infrastructure, today’s FIX…
T+1 Settlement – Driving Behavioural and Technological Change in Post-Trade Operations
With the capital markets industry facing constant pressure to streamline operations and reduce costs, the shift towards a T+1 settlement cycle in Europe, including the UK and Switzerland, represents both a formidable challenge and a critical inflection point for post-trade processes. So what are the biggest risks facing firms ahead of this shift? How will…
Rethinking the Foundations: The Evolution of OMS and EMS in Capital Markets
What’s in a label? Has the industry’s fixation on traditional terms like OMS and EMS become a barrier to progress? How should firms balance the need for innovation with the demand for reliability in order and execution management systems? And what does a next-generation O/EMS infrastructure really look like in an environment where adaptability and…
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…