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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…
Harnessing AI-Driven Digital Transformation: A New Era in Front Office Productivity and Efficiency
The application of AI-driven digital transformation in financial markets is accelerating, yet firms are grappling with the challenge of translating innovation into tangible results. How are financial institutions successfully integrating AI into front-office operations? What are the biggest obstacles to AI adoption, and how can firms move beyond experimentation to achieve measurable returns? Should firms…
The Relentless Rise of AI Agents in Financial Markets
The financial industry has long been at the forefront of automation and data-driven decision-making, yet the introduction of AI Agents represents a fundamental shift in how firms approach complex tasks. Unlike traditional AI models that rely on predefined workflows, AI Agents bring a new level of adaptability, reasoning, and autonomy to financial operations. From investment…
Kraken to Launch Colocation Service for Ultra-Low Latency Crypto Trading, Powered by Beeks Group
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has announced plans to introduce a colocation service aimed at clients seeking ultra-fast trade execution. The service, set to launch later this year, will provide access to ultra-low latency trading via Kraken’s European data centre. Clients will be able to rent cloud compute resources from Beeks, a provider of low-latency connectivity and…
T+1 Settlement in UK & Europe: Meeting the October 2027 Deadline
On 19 February 2025, the UK government confirmed that it would adopt a T+1 settlement cycle for securities transactions, following the recommendations of the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST). The transition, set for 11 October 2027, will shorten the time required to settle trades from two days (T+2) to just one (T+1), aligning the UK with…
Quant House Expands US Equity Market Data Offering Through Cboe Partnership
Quant House, the API Data and Trading Solutions business of Iress, has partnered with Cboe Global Markets to enhance its US equity market data offering through the Cboe One Feed. The Cboe One Feed provides a consolidated view of market activity across Cboe’s four US equity exchanges, delivering real-time reference quotes and trade data. It…