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Tokenbridge Introduces New Features to Enhance Tokenised Model Portfolios in Wealth Management
Tokenbridge, the token aggregator and distribution platform, has unveiled a set of new features aimed at revolutionising the wealth and fund management industry through the support of tokenised model portfolios. The new functionalities facilitate seamless integration and automation between tokenised and traditional finance (TradFi) assets, streamlining the construction, distribution, and evaluation of model portfolios. The…
SimCorp Partners with Venn by Two Sigma to Enhance Multi-Asset Portfolio Management
SimCorp, the investment management solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Venn by Two Sigma, aimed at revolutionising the management of multi-asset portfolios. The collaboration integrates SimCorp’s Axioma’s equity factor models with Venn’s advanced factor analytics, addressing the increasing complexity in portfolio management as investors shift from traditional asset allocations to more diverse investments,…
Quant Integrates with Make to Enable Automated Digital Asset Workflows
Quant, specialists in blockchain for finance, has integrated with automation software provider Make, to bring together Quant’s Overledger, a blockchain-agnostic API platform, with Make’s code-free automation software. The integration enables the creation of automated workflows for managing digital and tokenised assets, a process which traditionally requires substantial coding knowledge. By offering a more accessible, code-free…
Countdown to T+1: Market Readiness and the Push for Automation
As the North American T+1 settlement deadlines fast approach – 28th May 2024 for all US securities settled through DTC and 27th May for Canadian securities – the industry has been ramping up in preparation. And although the shorter settlement cycle promises to increase settlement efficiency, improve liquidity, decrease counterparty risk and reduce overall trading…
LTX Secures Four Patents for Fixed Income Trading Innovations, Enhancing Bond Market Efficiency
Electronic trading platform LTX, a Broadridge subsidiary, has been awarded four new patents for its fixed income trading technology. The patents encompass bond similarity technology, dealer selection score technology, liquidity aggregation technology, and RFQ+ trading protocol, innovations designed to streamline pre-trade decision-making and optimise trade execution in the corporate bond market. Together, the patents enhance…
New DTCC Report Recommends Best Practices to Achieve T+1 Settlement Success
In anticipation of the transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in the US, the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released a new report, “Hitting 90% Affirmation by 9:00 PM ET on Trade Date: The Key to T+1 Success”, which highlights the importance of automating post-trade processes to achieve success in the upcoming T+1…
Quincy Data Collaborates with NovaSparks to Enhance NovaTick with QED Feed Integration
Quincy Data, a division of McKay Brothers, has partnered with field programmable gate array (FPGA) market data technology vendor NovaSparks, to integrate the Quincy Extreme Data (QED) Feed into NovaSparks’ NovaTick ultra-low latency ticker-plant, which leverages FPGA matrix architecture to meet the high-performance demands of electronic trading platforms. The integration allows NovaTick to process the…
Lab49 and interop.io Form Strategic Partnership to Enhance Trading Desktop User Experience
Lab49, the specialist technology consultancy owned by ION Group, has partnered with interop.io, the interoperability provider formed when Glue42 and Finsemble merged last year, to provides buy and sell-side firms with comprehensive access to interop.io’s suite of solutions together with bespoke professional services from Lab49. Together, the two companies aim to modernise the trading desktop…
CME Group and DTCC Launch Enhanced Cross-Margining for Clearing Members
CME Group, in collaboration with The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has officially initiated their advanced cross-margining system. This development introduces capital efficiency improvements for clearing members involved in trading and settling both U.S. Treasury securities and CME Group Interest Rate futures. The upgraded framework now permits eligible members from both CME Group and…
The Evolution of Trading Technology in Private Debt Markets
By Christoph Gugelmann, Founder & CEO, TradeTeq. The landscape of trade finance and other private debt trading is witnessing a significant transformation, driven by advancements in primary issuance trading technology. Traditionally, trading in these financial instruments faced challenges due to high friction costs, making them difficult to transfer or trade. However, innovative solutions are reshaping…