Taskize and TCS Integrate Exception Management Into TCS BaNCS Platform

Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations collaboration platform, has partnered with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to embed its collaboration and exception management functionality into the TCS BaNCS platform. This integration allows financial services users to raise, resolve, and track queries related to the trade lifecycle – such as corporate actions and settlement breaks – without leaving their core processing environment. By eliminating the need to switch between disparate interfaces and legacy communication tools, the partnership aims to improve operational efficiency for global custodian banks.

The integration automatically captures and includes contextual data, including ISINs and transaction amounts, within Taskize’s secure and auditable communication channels. Following successful joint proofs of concept, the live system is designed to reduce manual intervention and enhance real-time collaboration between counterparties. Ultimately, this streamlined workflow minimises the risk of data inaccuracies and ensures a more seamless exchange of information across the investment operations landscape.

BNY Goes Live on CLS’s Automated Bilateral Payment Netting Service

CLS, the global financial market infrastructure group, has announced that BNY is the latest financial institution to go live on CLSNet, the automated bilateral payment netting calculation service designed to standardise and automate post-trade processes for over 120 currencies. BNY will utilise the platform to improve liquidity optimisation and operational efficiencies, specifically focusing on currency flows outside of the primary CLSSettlement service, such as emerging market currencies and same-day trades.

The adoption of CLSNet has seen consistent growth, with the platform recording an average daily netted value of USD 177 billion over the last 12 months – a 9% increase compared to the previous year. BNY joins a growing community that includes the world’s top 12 global banks, alongside various regional banks, funds, and corporates. By centralising the netting calculation process, the service significantly reduces the volume of payments exposed to settlement risk.

The move comes at a time of increased regulatory focus on FX settlement risk, particularly as trading volumes rise in developing economy currencies. By integrating CLSNet, participants can better align with the FX Global Code’s best practices, specifically Principle 35. The service provides a scalable solution for market participants to mitigate risk through automated post-trade matching, ensuring more robust and transparent settlement workflows across the global FX ecosystem.

SGX FX and Rand Merchant Bank Partner to Enhance African Currency Liquidity

SGX FX and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) have launched a strategic partnership to improve global access to African currency markets. By integrating RMB’s liquidity engine into SGX FX’s global infrastructure, the collaboration aims to meet the rising international demand for electronic trading in emerging markets. This move strengthens SGX FX’s presence across the continent and provides a more robust bridge between regional African markets and the global financial community.

The integration allows international market participants to access streamlined pricing and execution for a broad range of African currencies. These services are available on both a deliverable and non-deliverable basis, catering to the specific needs of the buy-side. By combining RMB’s local expertise and longstanding FX experience with SGX FX’s extensive global network, the partnership seeks to foster deeper liquidity and more efficient market access.

This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to developing Africa’s evolving FX landscape. By reducing barriers to entry and enhancing distribution, the two institutions aim to encourage stronger participation from global investors. The partnership marks a significant step in the digitisation of African currency trading, ensuring that market participants can execute transactions with greater transparency and speed within a regulated framework.

BMLL Integrates SpiderRock Options Analytics into Data Lab Environment

BMLL has expanded its cross-asset research capabilities by making SpiderRock’s Options Print Set data available through the BMLL Data Lab. This integration allows institutional clients to analyse the relationship between options markets and underlying cash equity behaviour within a single, unified framework. By combining SpiderRock’s print-level analytics with BMLL’s historical data, users can better evaluate how dealer positioning and hedging flows influence intraday price formation.

The partnership provides access to SpiderRock’s implied volatility and Greeks data alongside BMLL’s existing datasets for equities, futures, and options. This data suite is designed to support quantitative research and strategy development, offering insights into how options hedging affects spot liquidity and market microstructure. The collaboration aims to help market participants understand the dependencies between different asset classes to improve trading and market intelligence.

The addition of SpiderRock data aligns with BMLL’s broader strategy of consolidating high-value partner datasets with its own historical analytics. This move is intended to streamline the research process for clients, enabling them to gain a more comprehensive view of market interdependencies and risk.

Trading Technologies Partners with NZX to Provide Native Connectivity for New Index Futures

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) has entered into a partnership with NZX, New Zealand’s primary exchange operator, to provide native connectivity for the launch of S&P/NZX 20 Index Futures. This collaboration allows market participants to access NZX’s equity, debt, funds, derivatives, and energy markets directly through the TT platform. By leveraging TT’s global distribution network and low-latency infrastructure, traders can integrate New Zealand’s market activity with their broader global strategies.

Users trading through the TT platform will gain access to a suite of professional execution tools, including automated trading functionality, execution algorithms, and the Autospreader® tool. The integration also includes comprehensive charting, analytics, and API support. This technical expansion is designed to streamline market entry for international firms seeking exposure to New Zealand’s benchmarks.

The move follows significant growth for TT within the Asia-Pacific region. In 2025, trading volumes on the platform’s APAC markets rose by more than 16%, while the total volume traded by its regional users increased by 25%. This partnership aims to capitalise on that momentum by providing sophisticated trade execution capabilities to a growing base of institutional participants.

Take Profit Trader Deploys Eventus Validus for Global Trade Surveillance

Take Profit Trader (TPT), the futures proprietary trading firm, has implemented the Eventus Validus platform to manage trade surveillance across its global operations. The deployment aims to ensure that TPT’s community of over 90,000 active traders remains compliant with rigorous exchange and regulatory requirements. By integrating this institutional-grade technology, the firm strengthens its oversight of market activity and risk management.

The Validus platform has been integrated across TPT’s entire trading ecosystem. This coverage spans every phase of the trader lifecycle, including initial evaluations, funded accounts, and live-market execution. TPT selected Eventus based on the provider’s established reputation for accuracy and its extensive track record of serving major financial institutions and exchanges.

The transition to Validus provides TPT with high-accuracy monitoring tools designed to detect and prevent market abuse. This partnership reflects a commitment to maintaining transparent trading standards as the firm scales its backing of futures traders. By utilising a solution trusted by global regulators, Take Profit Trader ensures its internal compliance framework aligns with the highest industry benchmarks.

FIS Enhances Cross-Asset Trading and Risk Suite to Level Playing Field for Smaller Firms

FIS has announced significant strategic advancements to its Cross-Asset Trading and Risk Suite, aimed at streamlining operations for investment firms of all sizes. The updated platform integrates order, portfolio, position, and risk management into a single, flexible system. By replacing disconnected legacy systems and manual processes, the suite allows smaller firms to access sophisticated trading tools and cross-asset strategies that were previously the exclusive domain of major global players, according to the company.

The enhancement introduces new SaaS capabilities tailored for alternative investments and expanded support for both public and private market strategies on the buy side. To improve operational efficiency, FIS has implemented digitised dashboards and AI-driven tools designed to optimise the user experience. According to Matt Stauffer, Head of Trading and Asset Services at FIS, these updates are intended to eliminate the barriers created by complex markets and fragmented technology, enabling firms to deploy capital more effectively.

SimCorp Launches Agent Launchpad to Orchestrate AI Ecosystem

SimCorp has unveiled Agent Launchpad, a new agentic AI ecosystem integrated into its SimCorp One platform. Announced at the SimCorp Global Summit in Copenhagen, the tool allows investment managers to deploy and manage AI agents from SimCorp, curated partners, and internal builds. The system is designed to automate complex operational workflows, including portfolio management, risk analysis, and corporate actions, by enabling multiple specialised agents to collaborate within a unified governance framework.

The ecosystem emphasises security and transparency, providing a structured audit trail for every agent interaction to ensure data integrity and human accountability. Fintech firm Orbit has been named the first ecosystem partner, contributing an agent that provides AI-driven research on market fundamentals and regulatory information. To assist with initial adoption, SimCorp is introducing a dedicated prompt library, with the first clients expected to gain access to the Launchpad later this year.

Horizon Trading Solutions Launches FixConnect to Streamline FIX Connectivity

Horizon Trading Solutions has launched Horizon FixConnect, a new connectivity tool developed to accelerate the onboarding of clients and brokers. Built on the high-performance Aeron data infrastructure, the solution enables users to configure FIX connections via a self-service interface within the Horizon Trader Workspace. This integration removes traditional dependencies on IT and operations teams, allowing for more agile management of trading infrastructure.

The platform significantly reduces onboarding timelines from several days to near real-time deployment, according to the company. By eliminating the requirement for system restarts during configuration, FixConnect reduces operational overhead and allows trading desks to adapt instantly to market opportunities. This ensures that institutional and retail brokers can maintain stability while responding to evolving trading requirements.

FixConnect supports 24/7 operations by allowing connectivity adjustments without service disruption. The launch reinforces Horizon’s modular platform strategy, providing a unified environment where clients can manage connectivity, execution, and algorithmic trading seamlessly.

Trading Technologies and Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam Announce Global Connectivity Agreement

Trading Technologies International (TT) and the Mercantile Exchange of Vietnam (MXV) have signed an agreement to enhance MXV’s exchange connectivity services. Under the new collaboration, the global capital markets technology provider will supply the infrastructure necessary for MXV’s trading members and clients to access a wider range of international derivatives markets.

The partnership integrates TT’s high-performance network with MXV’s existing systems, providing streamlined access to major global exchanges including the CME Group, London Metal Exchange (LME), Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), and Singapore Exchange (SGX). This initiative aims to improve trading efficiency and bolster the accessibility of international markets for the Vietnamese trading community.

Beyond technical infrastructure, the agreement marks TT’s first local client in Vietnam as part of a strategic Asian expansion. Both organisations have indicated that the partnership may extend into further areas, including market education, capacity building, and training initiatives designed to support the ongoing development of Vietnam’s commodity derivatives market.