TradingTech Insight Trade Execution Technology The latest content from across the platform
TMX Group Unveils Two New Order Books to Democratise Speed and Improved Execution Quality
TMX Group has introduced two new equities order books on its Alpha trading platform, Alpha-X and Alpha DRK, in a move that aims to democratise speed of access and improve execution quality for natural order flow on the Canadian market. The launch of the two new order books promises a more optimised trading environment that…
Recorded Webinar: Unlock the Future of European Equities & Trading Technology: 2024 and Beyond!
In a world where the financial landscape is perpetually evolving, 2023 has brought widespread discussions around liquidity, regulatory shifts in the EU and UK, and advancements like the consolidated tape in Europe. For the year ahead in 2024, the European market is poised for transformative changes that will influence the future of trading technology and…
Exegy Introduces FPGA-Based FIX Protocol Support to Enhance Performance and Efficiency
Front-office trading solutions provider Exegy has integrated FIX protocol support into nxFramework, its FPGA-based development framework, aiming to reduce server resource consumption for FIX protocol processing by an estimated 10-20 times. In May last year, Exegy acquired Paris-based Enyx, a leading developer of FPGA-based, high-performance trading solutions. By leveraging their extensive expertise in FPGA technology,…
From BondGPT to BondGPT+: The Evolution of LTX’s AI-Driven Application
Earlier this year, LTX, a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions, launched BondGPT, an application driven by OpenAI’s GPT-4, designed to streamline corporate bond selection. Last month, the company announced the launch of BondGPT+, the enterprise version of the application, which contains a range of new capabilities. In this Q&A, TradingTech Insight talks to Jim Kwiatkowski,…
TS Imagine Launches Best Execution Compliance Module
In a development complementing TS Imagine’s recent collaboration with eflow for trade surveillance capabilities, the trading and risk management platform provider has introduced a new module within its TradeSmart OEMS and TS One platforms to enhance Best Execution compliance and reporting for financial traders. Designed to simplify compliance, the module offers an integrated view of…
Unlocking the Potential of Relative Value Strategies in Fixed Income Trading
By Tommaso Di Grazia, Head of Fixed Income Product Development, ION Markets. In the complex world of fixed-income trading, relative value (RV) strategies have long been popular among brokers seeking to capitalize on market inefficiencies. These strategies can involve exploiting the mispricings identified by their customers in fixed-income markets globally. To do this, brokers execute…
Trading South Africa’s Financial Markets – Technology Considerations, Challenges and Opportunities
The Republic of South Africa (RSA) stands apart from many other African nations, in that it benefits from a mature, well-structured and dynamic financial market environment, supported by modern technology, and backed by robust regulations. And despite various global and domestic challenges and uncertain macroeconomic conditions, the country has managed to maintain a strong growth…
Tokyo Stock Exchange Partners with Broadridge for Enhanced ETF Trading
Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. (TSE) has collaborated with Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. to introduce a direct connection between CONNEQTOR, TSE’s exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading platform, and Xilix, Broadridge’s execution management system (EMS). The new integration will offer asset management firms, including Sumitomo Mitsui DS Asset Management Co., Ltd., a streamlined and more efficient ETF…
Murex and Rabobank Strengthen IT Partnership with Successful MX.3 Implementation in Brazil
Murex has expanded its partnership with Rabobank, completing a key phase in a global IT transformation with the successful launch of back office, operations, and finance functions on the MX.3 platform in Rabobank Brazil. This upgrade follows earlier front office and risk integrations. The MX.3 platform in Rabobank Brazil now supports an extensive range of…
DTCC Agrees to Acquire Blockchain-Based Financial Technology Firm Securrency Inc.
DTCC, the financial markets infrastructure provider, has announced its agreement to acquire Securrency Inc., a developer of institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure. By merging industry best practices with cutting-edge digital technology, the move aims to further the institutional acceptance and integration of digital assets. “Securrency is an important strategic acquisition that will give us the technology…