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Digital Asset and Consortium Claim Industry First with 24/7 On-Chain Treasury Financing
Digital Asset, alongside a powerful consortium of financial institutions including Bank of America, Citadel Securities, and DTCC, has announced the successful completion of what it calls a ground-breaking, fully on-chain financing transaction. The trade, executed on Tradeweb, involved the real-time financing of tokenised U.S. Treasuries (UST) against the USDC stablecoin on the Canton Network. Conducted...
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Beeks Moves Up the Stack with Market Edge Intelligence Launch
Cloud and connectivity provider Beeks Financial Cloud Group has launched Market Edge Intelligence, an AI-driven analytics solution designed to deliver trading insights directly at the network edge, marking a significant strategic expansion from infrastructure into data intelligence. The new solution aims to solve what the firm calls a “visibility gap” for trading participants. It uses...
Broadridge and BMLL Partner to Embed Pre-Trade Analytics into Trading Workflows
Broadridge Financial Solutions has formed a strategic partnership with Level 3 historical market data and analytics provider BMLL Technologies, in a move that will embed sophisticated pre-trade analytics directly into Broadridge’s global sell-side Order Management System (OMS) and its Xilix Execution Management System (EMS) for buy-side firms in Japan. The collaboration aims to provide traders...
Implementing Technology Business Management with Pace and Precision
By Simon Mendoza, Chief Technology Officer, Calero. Implementing a Technology Business Management (TBM) platform can feel like a major logistical challenge. Every organisation starts from a different place – different data maturity, internal priorities and levels of stakeholder engagement. But that doesn’t mean every implementation needs to be a blank slate. The fastest and most...
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CITGO Petroleum Implements Behavox Platform for Regulatory Archiving and Communications Surveillance
Behavox, the AI-powered communications surveillance provider, has announced that CITGO Petroleum Corporation has gone live with its platform for Regulatory Archiving and Communications Surveillance. CITGO, a major U.S.-based oil refiner, adopted the solution to strengthen its compliance programme and address evolving regulatory risks. With the new platform, CITGO gains access to AI-driven risk policies, high-quality…
FIX Publishes MMT 5.0 to Support Readiness for the European Consolidated Tape
The FIX Trading Community has released Market Model Typology (MMT) 5.0 to help firms prepare for the pending European consolidated tape. MMT is the independent industry data standard for classifying trades across European capital markets, enabling consistent interpretation of published transactions and supporting clean, transparent market data. FIX Executive Director Jim Kaye said FIX’s independent,…
XTX Markets Commissions YIT for Second Kajaani Data Centre Build, but Long Term Plans Remain Uncertain
Algorithmic trading firm XTX Markets has signed an agreement with YIT Corporation for the construction of a second data centre at its Kajaani campus in Finland. The project will see YIT deliver the shell and core of the facility, continuing its work from XTX’s first data centre on the site. The contract value has not…
SIX Expands Use of Pico’s Corvil Analytics to Enhance Market Data Monitoring
Pico, the global provider of technology services, software, data and analytics, has announced that SIX, the global financial data and infrastructure provider, is expanding its integration of Pico’s Corvil Analytics to include monitoring across its financial information business. Corvil Analytics delivers real-time monitoring of price data without performance loss, offering capabilities such as gap detection,…
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…
Parameta Solutions Brings OTC Market Data to Snowflake Marketplace
Parameta Solutions, the data and analytics division of TP ICAP Group, has launched its over-the-counter (OTC) pricing and liquidity data offering on Snowflake Marketplace. This integration allows financial institutions to access Parameta’s trusted market data directly through the Snowflake AI Data Cloud, eliminating the need for complex data pipelines or duplication. The collaboration enhances data…
TNS Expands Latin American Market Access with Six New Exchange Connections
Transaction Network Services (TNS) has expanded its market data and connectivity infrastructure by integrating six major equities and derivatives exchanges across Latin America: the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), MexDer, Argentina’s BYMA, Chile’s Santiago Stock Exchange, Peru’s BVL, and Colombia’s BVC. This development strengthens TNS’ global footprint and meets the growing demand from trading firms and…
Eurex Clearing Launches First DLT-Based Collateral Mobilisation Service with J.P. Morgan and PGGM
Eurex Clearing, part of Deutsche Börse Group, has become the first central counterparty (CCP) to introduce a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)-enabled collateral mobilisation service. In its first live transaction, J.P. Morgan successfully transferred securities collateral on behalf of Dutch pension fund PGGM from a separate custody location to Clearstream Banking S.A. for use as margin…
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…
McKay Brothers Expands Low-Latency Market Data Services in the UK
McKay Brothers International (MBI) has broadened its Raw Feeds offering in the UK by distributing real-time cash equities data from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and Turquoise to trading firms co-located at the Slough-LD4 data centre. This expansion builds on MBI’s existing distribution of Cboe EU exchange data at the LSE, initiated in 2023. MBI’s…
AXA Selects SimCorp One to Enhance Global Investment Oversight and Risk Management
SimCorp has announced that AXA will implement the SimCorp One platform along with its Business Services to strengthen investment monitoring and financial risk management across AXA’s global insurance operations. The platform will provide AXA’s teams with a real-time, consolidated view of positions across entities, reducing operational friction and enabling scalable investment oversight. SimCorp One is…
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…
UBS and LSEG Form Long-Term Partnership to Advance Data and Analytics Capabilities
UBS Group AG and the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) have entered a multi-year strategic partnership that will see UBS implement LSEG’s full range of data and analytics solutions across its global operations. The agreement is aligned with UBS’s broader strategic growth plans and integration objectives, aiming to generate cost synergies and boost operational efficiency….
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…
Bloomberg to Integrate CME Group’s EBS Market FX Data into BFIX Benchmarks
Bloomberg Index Services Limited (BISL) has announced an agreement with CME Group to incorporate EBS Market’s Spot FX transactions into its Bloomberg FX Fixings (BFIX) benchmarks. This move aims to enhance the precision and efficiency of BFIX by including transaction data, thereby reducing risk and improving the ability of market participants to match the fixings….
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Genesis Global Appoints Co-Founder James Harrison as CEO as Stephen Murphy Steps Down After Ten Years
Genesis Global has appointed co-founder James Harrison as CEO, succeeding Stephen Murphy, who steps down after ten years leading the firm. Genesis delivers software and solutions for financial markets on its AI-native application development platform, helping institutions modernise legacy systems, reduce vendor dependencies and replace end-user computing with compliant applications. In the past year the…
smartTrade Technologies Appoints Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer to Drive Global Expansion
smartTrade Technologies has appointed Christophe Montane as Chief Commercial Officer, effective 1 July 2025. This move follows a recent strategic growth investment from TA Associates and reflects the company’s focus on accelerating international expansion and refining its customer-centric commercial strategy. Based in New York, Montane will oversee global sales and marketing, aiming to strengthen smartTrade’s…
Broadridge Appoints Munish Gautam as Global Head of Trading Platforms – Product Management
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Munish Gautam as Global Head of Trading Platforms – Product Management within its Broadridge Trading & Connectivity Solutions (BTCS) business. Based in London, Gautam will lead the integration of Broadridge’s trading platform suite and advance its multi-asset trading capabilities, reporting to Chief Product Officer Brian Pomraning. Gautam brings over 15…
BridgePort Appoints Steven Bartfield as Chief Product Officer to Lead Product Innovation
BridgePort, a provider of institutional infrastructure for off-exchange crypto settlement, has named Steven Bartfield as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Bartfield will steer the company’s product strategy, focusing on enterprise integration, agentic AI development, and automation-led infrastructure tailored to institutional clients. With nearly 15 years of experience in institutional trading, financial technology, and market…
Liquidnet Bolsters Americas Equities Franchise with Senior Hires
Liquidnet has announced a trio of senior appointments aimed at accelerating the growth of its Equities business in the Americas. The hires support the firm’s strategy to broaden its regional presence, diversify trading capabilities, and strengthen client relationships. Mark Turner joins as Co-Head of Equities Sales and Trading for the Americas, bringing 30 years of…
Broadridge Appoints Kenneth MacHarg as Global Head of Futures and Options Trading
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. has named Kenneth MacHarg as Managing Director and Global Head of Futures and Options (F&O) Trading, effective 23 June. In his new role, MacHarg will oversee the commercial strategy and development of Broadridge’s next-generation F&O platform, a SaaS solution offering global order and execution management for futures commission merchants and agency…
Validus Risk Management Appoints Daniel Johnson as Chief Technology Officer
Validus Risk Management has named Daniel Johnson as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), furthering its commitment to technology-driven growth. Based in London and reporting directly to CEO Kevin Lester, Johnson will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s technology strategy during a phase of international expansion and product development. Johnson brings over 15…
LSEG Appoints Nick Rustad as Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has announced the appointment of Nick Rustad as the new Group Head of LCH SwapClear and Listed Rates. In his new role, Rustad will be responsible for overseeing performance and growth across these clearing services, while maintaining their operational resilience. He will report to Susi de Verdelon, CEO of…
SimCorp Appoints Dean McIntyre as Chief Commercial Officer
SimCorp, the global financial technology subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group, has promoted Dean McIntyre to Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In his new role, McIntyre will oversee global commercial operations, including data and operations management, frontline commercial teams, and marketing, to enhance support for client-facing teams worldwide. He will continue to report to Chief Revenue…
valantic FSA Appoints Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as CEO to Lead Next Growth Phase
Digital automation solutions provider valantic FSA has named Dr. Holger Wohlenberg as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 June 2025. Dr. Wohlenberg joins with significant expertise in finance, technology, and data, having previously held senior leadership positions at Deutsche Börse Group where he helped expand its data and technology businesses. His appointment signals valantic FSA’s strategic…
Taskize Appoints David Williams as CFO to Strengthen Leadership Team
Taskize, the Euroclear-owned fintech and leading investment operations collaboration platform, has named David Williams as its new Chief Financial Officer. Williams joins with over 15 years of financial leadership experience, having held senior roles at EY, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and most recently, Janus Henderson. Based in London, Williams will oversee Taskize’s financial operations and deliver…
Digital Asset Appoints Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer to Drive Canton Network Growth
Digital Asset has appointed Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer, tasking him with leading global marketing across brand strategy, product marketing, and communications. His primary objective will be to elevate the profile and adoption of the Canton Network, the decentralised infrastructure platform tailored for financial markets. Isaac brings more than 20 years of marketing expertise,…
Broadridge Appoints Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management for North America
Broadridge Financial Solutions has named Tina Joshi as Head of Securities Finance and Collateral Management (SFCM) for North America. Based in New York and reporting to Darren Crowther, Joshi will oversee client delivery, business development, and operational management across Broadridge’s full SFCM portfolio. This includes automated support for securities lending, borrowing, and repo transactions. Bringing…
United Fintech Appoints Deepak Nair as Chief Operating Officer
United Fintech has named Deepak Nair as its new Chief Operating Officer, joining the Executive Leadership Team. In this role, Nair will oversee the development and execution of the firm’s global operational strategy, focusing on scalability, efficiency, and alignment across its fintech platform and partner network. Nair brings over 20 years of experience from roles…
Chris Jackson Appointed Global Head of Equities at Liquidnet
Liquidnet has promoted Chris Jackson to the role of global head of equities, marking a new chapter in his decade-long career with the firm. Based in London, Jackson steps up from his previous dual position as global head of equity strategy and head of equities for EMEA, roles he held since August 2019. Jackson joined…
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AI is no longer on the horizon – it’s embedded in the infrastructure of modern capital markets. But separating real impact from inflated promises requires a grounded, practical understanding. The AI in Capital Markets Handbook 2025 provides exactly that. Designed for data-driven professionals across the trade life-cycle, compliance, infrastructure, and strategy, this handbook goes beyond…
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Valuing Hard-to-Price Securities in Volatile Markets
Valuing hard-to-price securities has long been a complex endeavour for asset managers and institutional investment firms, particularly for OTC instruments and illiquid assets. This challenge is amplified in volatile markets, where obtaining direct, observable prices becomes even more difficult, making accurate valuations a significant issue with serious consequences. To address this, the use of reliable,...
Unlock the Future of APAC Capital Markets: Your Definitive Guide to Technology, Data & Innovation
The Asia Pacific (APAC) capital markets are navigating a period of profound transformation, driven by relentless technological advancement and a complex regulatory environment. To stay competitive and drive sustainable growth, financial institutions need a strategic roadmap built on authoritative insights. A-Team Group presents “The State of Capital Markets Technology in Asia Pacific,” a comprehensive new...
Beyond the Buzz: Enabling the Move to 24 Hour Trading
The move toward 24 hour trading is becoming a reality due to significant retail interest and a greater need for real-time market access, with major exchanges actively exploring extended hours. This shift requires a deep examination of the practicalities and the significant organisational and technological demands on market participants adapting to continuous operations. Key challenges...
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4 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Modern data platforms are bringing efficiencies, scalability and powerful new capabilities to institutions and their data pipelines. They are enabling the use of new automation and analytical technologies that are also helping firms to derive more value from their data and...
Upcoming Webinar: Best approaches for trade and transaction reporting
11 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Compliance practitioners and technology leaders in capital markets face mounting pressure to ensure that reporting processes are efficient, accurate, and aligned with global standards. Market developments and jurisdictional nuances in regulatory frameworks like MiFID II, EMIR, SFTR and MAS create a...
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17 September 2025 10:00am ET | 3:00pm London | 4:00pm CET Duration: 50 Minutes Traders today are expected to navigate increasingly complex markets using workflows that often lag behind the pace of change. Disconnected systems, manual processes, and fragmented user experiences create hidden inefficiencies that directly impact performance and risk management. Firms that can streamline...
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