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Thoma Bravo and 7RIDGE Partner to Drive Next Phase of Trading Technologies’ Growth

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), the global provider of capital markets technology, has announced a strategic partnership between its current owner, 7RIDGE, and Thoma Bravo, a leading software investment firm. This move follows a thorough search for an investment partner to support TT’s next phase of expansion. 7RIDGE initially acquired TT in December 2021. Thoma…

Ardea Investment Management Selects SimCorp One to Modernise Investment Operations

SimCorp has announced that Ardea Investment Management, an Australia-based fixed income manager with AUD 18 billion in assets under management, has chosen its SimCorp One platform to enhance operational efficiency and automate investment processes. The firm’s high-volume, relative value trading strategy will benefit from streamlined middle office operations and improved client reporting through the platform’s…

InTick Secures £2 Million Funding to Fuel Expansion of Derivatives Block Trading Platform

InTick, the fintech firm focused on automating listed derivatives block trading, has secured £2 million in a funding round from a diverse range of angel investors. The investment is earmarked to accelerate the development of its technological infrastructure and expand its all-to-all matching platform across more products. The funding follows a period of significant momentum…

Rapid Addition and TradingStack Partner to Bridge FIX Connectivity with Digital Asset Markets

FIX connectivity provider Rapid Addition has partnered with TradingStack.io to deliver institutional-grade access to digital asset markets. The collaboration aims to support capital markets firms looking to integrate digital assets into their trading operations without compromising performance or regulatory standards. The move comes as capital markets institutions increasingly explore opportunities in digital assets and tokenisation,…

The Digital Last Mile: Reimagining Trader Workflows for the AI Era

As trading desks evolve, firms are turning to AI, interoperability, and modern technology platforms to create smarter, more connected environments that reduce friction for traders, enhance decision-making, and allow users to interact seamlessly with data and tools. However, one of the biggest hurdles they face is the sheer weight of the past. Decades of bespoke…

CLS Launches Redesigned CLSClearedFX with LCH ForexClear as First CCP Participant

CLS has announced the launch of its redesigned CLSClearedFX service, with LCH ForexClear becoming the first central counterparty (CCP) to go live. CLSClearedFX is a payment-versus-payment settlement service that enables CCPs and their clearing members to reduce settlement risk for cleared FX and derivative trades. The updated service builds on CLS’s existing CLSSettlement platform, allowing…

The ‘Always-On’ Gauntlet: How Converging Markets and 24/7 Trading are Forging the Next-Gen of Infrastructure

The concept of the ‘trading day’ is rapidly evolving. For generations, the rhythm of capital markets has been associated with the opening and closing bell, a predictable cycle that provided a crucial window for settlement, risk management, and system maintenance. But is that window now closing? A series of forward-looking discussions at A-Team Group’s recent…

DCEM Aims to Unlock Carbon Liquidity with Capital Markets-Grade Settlement Tech

Financial services solutions provider Delta Capita has launched a new joint venture, DCEM, to deploy a capital markets-grade trading and post-trade platform aimed at solving the trust deficit and liquidity crisis hindering the growth of sovereign environmental markets. The new infrastructure is designed to replace the fragmented, spreadsheet-driven processes that have undermined confidence in the…

Canton Network Expands On-Chain Collateral Initiative with Leading Liquidity Providers

The Canton Network has announced the inclusion of B2C2, Cumberland DRW, FalconX, and GSR as new design partners in its on-chain collateral initiative for bilateral derivatives. These firms join existing partners Flowdesk and QCP to support the development of an application designed to streamline collateral and margin management. Scheduled to launch in Q3, the application…

Wedbush Securities Launches 24-Hour Trading via Strategic ATS Partnerships

Wedbush Securities has introduced 24-hour trading capabilities, allowing clients to access U.S. and OTC markets throughout all trading sessions. This new offering is powered by partnerships with Blue Ocean Technologies and OTC Markets Group, enabling seamless trading during overnight, pre-market, core, and post-market hours. The initiative particularly supports investors in Asia-Pacific regions, aligning with their…