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Johannesburg Stock Exchange Launches JSE-FIX Order Routing Service
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has launched JSE-FIX, a new order routing service developed in collaboration with electronic trading solutions provider Rapid Addition. The service is designed to lower order transmission costs while offering a scalable, vendor-neutral solution for market participants. JSE-FIX leverages Rapid Addition’s technology to facilitate efficient sell-side broker connectivity for both domestic…
Nasdaq Suspends High-Speed Trading Service Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Nasdaq has halted a high-speed trading service following concerns raised by competitors and regulatory scrutiny from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The service, which offered select clients access to lower-latency hollow-core fiber optic cables, was not publicly disclosed and had not undergone the SEC’s rule-filing process. Low-latency network provider McKay Brothers brought the…
McKay Brothers Launches Lowest Latency Tokyo-London-Dublin Crypto Connectivity
McKay Brothers International has introduced the fastest connectivity between major crypto trading hubs in Tokyo, London, and Dublin, achieving sub-132ms round-trip latency. The new service links traders hosted in AWS Tokyo with those operating at Equinix LD4 in London and AWS Dublin, enhancing execution speeds for crypto markets. This launch marks McKay’s first ultra-low latency…
A-Team Group Announces Winners of its TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2025
A-Team Group has revealed the winners of the TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate excellence in trading solutions and services, highlighting vendors who provide outstanding trading infrastructure, technology, and data solutions to capital markets participants across Europe. This year, the awards featured over 40 categories of trading technology solutions and services. These…
Pico Launches IntelliVUE for Enhanced Network Monitoring and Analytics
Pico, the financial markets technology services, software, data, and analytics provider, has introduced Pico IntelliVUE, an advanced network monitoring and analytics solution for PicoNet, the company’s ultra-low-latency fire-optic network platform. The tool, supported by Pico’s Corvil Analytics technology, integrates multiple data streams into a unified visualisation, delivering actionable insights and detailed performance analytics. IntelliVUE offers…
BMV and IPC Partner to Launch Advanced Beeks Technology Infrastructure
Grupo Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV) and IPC have signed an agreement to deploy Beeks’ advanced technology infrastructure, enhancing BMV’s market capabilities. The deployment includes primary and disaster recovery sites in Mexico City, providing a secure and scalable solution to support market growth. Set to go live in the second half of 2025, the new…
AI, Cloud, Digital Assets, Cybersecurity – What to Expect at TradingTech Summit 2025
A-Team Group’s 14th Annual TradingTech Summit London is set to take place on 27th February 2025 at the Hilton Canary Wharf, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in financial markets trading technology. Kicking Off the Conversation: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Trading Following the welcome address, Cathy Gibson,…
XTX Markets Commits €1 Billion to Finnish Data Centre Complex
XTX, the London-based algorithmic trading firm, has announced plans to invest over €1 billion in a major data centre complex in Kajaani, Finland. The project represents one of the most significant data infrastructure investments in the Nordic region to date. The development, spanning 478 acres, will begin with a 15,000-square-metre facility designed to support 22.5MW…
Beyond the AI Hype: Six Trading Technology Trends to Watch in 2025
The trading technology landscape is heading into 2025 with unprecedented momentum, driven by a convergence of regulatory changes, market structure reforms, and advances in core infrastructure technologies. While artificial intelligence dominates much of the conversation around fintech, the year ahead will also be shaped by broader, practical shifts—from faster settlement cycles and rising data costs…
Avelacom and CryptoStruct Partner to Deliver Ultra-Low Latency Solutions for Crypto Trading Firms
Avelacom, a provider of low latency network solutions, and CryptoStruct, the algorithmic trading solutions vendor for crypto markets, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing crypto trading efficiency. The collaboration combines Avelacom’s global network infrastructure with CryptoStruct’s trading solutions to offer traders ultra-low latency access to global markets, enabling seamless adaptation of strategies to…