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LDA Technologies Unveils VeloCT Cabling Ecosystem, Slashing Layer 1 Latency by up to 10x
LDA Technologies has launched VeloCT, a new plug-and-play cabling ecosystem that delivers a tenfold reduction in trade data distribution latency, achieving one-way latency of just 0.5 nanoseconds—down from the typical 4-5ns with standard Layer 1 devices. This breakthrough enables firms in latency-sensitive environments to replace Layer 1 switches while maintaining data duplication and monitoring capabilities….
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…
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…
Belfast: The Rise of a Financial Markets Technology Hub
Belfast has quietly but steadily transformed into a major hub for financial markets technology, establishing itself as a competitive location for firms specialising in market data, trading infrastructure, and financial software. Once overlooked, Belfast is now home to a thriving ecosystem of companies that provide high-end financial technology to support the world’s leading financial institutions….
Leveraging Data as a Differentiator
What’s the key to unlocking real value in AI, trading strategies, and market analytics? High-quality historical data. Live from TradingTech Summit London, this episode of FinTech Focus TV dives into the evolution of historical market data and its role in shaping smarter trading decisions. Toby sits down with Elliot Banks, Chief Product Officer at BMLL,…
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…
Building an AI Data Strategy: Licensing, Governance, and Usage
AI is often seen as a disruptive force, but it is just as much an evolution as a revolution. Machine learning and automation have long been embedded in financial workflows—the key difference today is the scale and power of AI-driven technologies. As these capabilities expand, how should firms navigate data governance, intellectual property protection, and…