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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…
T+1 Settlement in UK & Europe: Meeting the October 2027 Deadline
On 19 February 2025, the UK government confirmed that it would adopt a T+1 settlement cycle for securities transactions, following the recommendations of the Accelerated Settlement Taskforce (AST). The transition, set for 11 October 2027, will shorten the time required to settle trades from two days (T+2) to just one (T+1), aligning the UK with…
Murex Completes SOC 1 and SOC 2 Type 2 Attestations for its SaaS Platform, MXSaaS
Murex has completed SOC 1 Type 2 and SOC 2 Type 2 attestations for its software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, MXSaaS, covering the period from July to December 2024. The examinations, carried out by KPMG, were finalized with no exceptions noted, building on the SOC 2 Type 1 attestation obtained in July 2024. These independent assessments are…
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…
BlockFills and CQG Partner to Stream Cryptocurrency Liquidity on CQG Platform
BlockFills, the digital asset trading and market technology company, has partnered with CQG, the global provider of trading technology, to stream BlockFills’ cryptocurrency liquidity onto the CQG platform. This collaboration will provide CQG’s client base with reliable cryptocurrency pricing while enabling BlockFills market participants to access CQG’s institutional-grade trading tools. The partnership also expands liquidity…
SimCorp Successfully Implements Front-Office Solution for Ampega
SimCorp has successfully implemented its front-office solution for Ampega, a German asset manager overseeing over EUR 180 billion in assets. By adopting SimCorp One, Ampega has streamlined its system landscape, reducing costs and improving efficiency. The phased implementation was completed on time and within budget, ensuring minimal business disruption. Ampega, the asset manager for Talanx…
Harnessing AI Data Driven Digital Transformation
Live from TradingTech Summit 2025 in Canary Wharf, Toby Babb sits down with Monika Fernando, Head of Global FI Client Data Analytics & Head of FI eTrading Strategy EAP at TD Securities. They dive into the real impact of AI in financial institutions—is it all hype, or are we seeing real value? Monika shares insights on AI adoption,…
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….
Robinhood Derivatives Partners with CQG for Futures Order Routing
Summary: CQG, a global provider of trading technology solutions, has partnered with Robinhood Derivatives LLC to handle order routing for Robinhood’s futures customer orders. The partnership leverages CQG’s infrastructure to enhance order execution for Robinhood’s expanding futures offerings. As of January 31, 2025, Robinhood has 25.5 million funded customers and $204 billion in assets under…
Trading Technologies to Provide Day-One Connectivity to MIAX Futures’ Onyx Platform
Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT) has announced that it will offer day-one connectivity to the MIAX Futures Exchange’s new matching engine, MIAX Futures Onyx, via the TT platform. The integration will enable trading of MIAX Futures’ Minneapolis Hard Red Spring Wheat (Minneapolis HRSW) futures upon Onyx’s launch in Q2 2025. Additionally, TT will support MIAX…