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ipushpull and Koch Automate OTC Gas Trade Booking with Gen AI Agent
Data platform ipushpull has partnered with Koch Energy Services to launch an LLM-enabled agent designed to automate the entire lifecycle of physical natural gas trades, from chat to booking. The move tackles the long-standing challenge of manual, error-prone workflows in over-the-counter (OTC) markets and signals a major step forward in the application of Generative AI...
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Symphony and the Future of Market Communications: T+1, DORA, and Deepfake Defence
In May 2024, the U.S. capital markets made the long-awaited transition to T+1 settlement, with RegTech company Symphony playing a quiet but pivotal role. The integration of its platform with DTCC’s Central Trade Manager (CTM) gave firms the ability to resolve trade contract breaks in real time, reducing the risk of settlement failure. “The DTCC,...
Optimising the Trader Desktop: A Strategic Imperative
The modern trading desk, a nexus of high-speed decision-making and complex data flows, is in the midst of profound transformation. At a recent A-Team Group webinar entitled ‘Enhancing Trader Efficiency with Interoperability – Innovative Solutions for Automated and Streamlined Trader Desktops and Workflows’, experts Dan Schleifer, President and co-founder of Interop.io, Richard Leder, CEO of...
BridgePort in Double Play to Advance Institutional Digital Asset Settlement
BridgePort, the middleware provider for institutional crypto, has made two significant moves to enhance digital asset settlement. The firm has announced a strategic partnership with Lynq, the real-time settlement network, and is also building a new application for real-time variation margin settlement on the Canton Network. The collaboration with Lynq is set to deliver a...
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TRG Screen Launches AI Assist Feature within PEAR Platform
TRG Screen has launched AI Assist, a new feature for its PEAR (Policies, Explanations, Analytics, Repository) platform. The tool introduces a conversational interface that allows users to ask plain-language questions about exchange licensing requirements and receive immediate, context-aware answers. The information is sourced directly from TRG Screen’s proprietary knowledge base. Developed in-house and tested with…
Canton Network Partners with Chainlink to Accelerate Institutional Blockchain Adoption
The Canton Network, a permissionless blockchain designed for institutional finance, has entered a strategic partnership with oracle platform Chainlink. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of the Canton Network ecosystem by financial institutions. As part of the agreement, the Canton Network will join the Chainlink Scale programme and integrate key services, including Chainlink Data…
Eurex to Launch Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) Index Futures
Derivatives Exchange Eurex will launch a new trading segment for Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) index futures on 27 October 2025. The initiative is a partnership with Premialab, a specialist provider of QIS data and analytics. This move extends Eurex’s “futurisation” strategy, bringing products that are typically traded over-the-counter (OTC) onto a listed and centrally cleared…
SOLVE Expands Fixed Income Platform with New Predictive Pricing and Analytics Capabilities
SOLVE, the pre-trade data and predictive pricing provider for fixed income markets, has introduced several enhancements to its platform aimed at giving market participants a more unified and actionable view of securities. The updates include new modules for capital structure analysis, enhancements to municipal bond pricing tools, and expanded business development company (BDC) analytics. Among…
Bloomberg Adds AI Portfolio Commentary to PORT Enterprise for Enhanced Investment Analysis
Bloomberg has introduced AI Portfolio Commentary, a new feature within its PORT Enterprise platform, designed to provide automated explanations of portfolio return drivers. By combining attribution data with media coverage from sources such as Bloomberg News, the tool generates contextualised portfolio summaries, helping investment teams streamline reporting and focus on strategic decision-making across both fixed…
LSEG and Databricks Partner to Deliver AI-Ready Financial Data via Delta Sharing
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and Databricks have formed a strategic partnership to make LSEG’s financial data available natively in Databricks through Delta Sharing. The collaboration will initially provide access to Lipper Fund Data & Analytics and Cross Asset Analytics, with additional datasets including Pricing, Reference Data, Starmine models, Fundamentals, Estimates, Economics and Tick…
Deutsche Börse Enhances Scila Surveillance with Stockpulse Social Media Monitoring
Risk and surveillance solutions provider Scila has integrated Stockpulse’s advanced social media monitoring services into Deutsche Börse’s Scila Surveillance system, marking the first time a major exchange has adopted this combined solution. This latest enhancement is designed to improve oversight of both cash and derivatives markets. Stockpulse, a Germany-based data analytics firm, specialises in applying…
Sterling Trading Tech Unveils OMS 360 with Full Real-Time Margin Enforcement
Sterling Trading Tech has launched OMS 360, a new order management system that delivers real-time enforcement of Reg T and Portfolio Margin rules across the entire order lifecycle. Built with SEC and FINRA compliance, the system aims to eliminate margin calls and regulatory breaches while supporting advanced trading strategies for banks, brokerages, and clearing firms….
Beeks Financial Cloud Partners with TMX Datalinx to Deliver TMX Elastic Market Access Service
Beeks Financial Cloud Group has entered into an agreement with TMX Datalinx, the information services division of TMX Group, to provide its Exchange Cloud platform as TMX Elastic Market Access (TMX EMA), subject to regulatory approval. TMX Group, based in Canada, operates a range of markets including the Toronto Stock Exchange. Through the partnership, TMX…
Bancolombia Goes Live with Murex MX.3 for Hedge Accounting
Bancolombia, Colombia’s biggest bank, has gone live with the Murex MX.3 platform for Hedge Accounting, further extending the bank’s use of the solution on AWS. The adoption supports compliance with IFRS 9, which requires banks to measure expected credit losses and manage interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB). The MX.3 Hedge Accounting module…
OSTTRA and HKEX Complete First USD/CNH Cross Currency Swap Compression Run
OSTTRA has announced the successful completion of its first compression run for USD/CNH cross currency swaps (CCS) cleared through HKEX’s OTC Clear, using its OSTTRA triReduce service. The pilot, conducted on 28 August with five financial institutions including Bank of China (Hong Kong) and Crédit Agricole CIB, compressed a notional value of $5.8bn. The exercise…
BitGo Europe Secures BaFin Approval to Launch Regulated Crypto Trading Services
BitGo Europe GmbH, the digital asset infrastructure company, has received an extension of its licence from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin). The approval allows BitGo Europe to expand its regulated offering to include crypto trading services from Frankfurt, enabling European institutional investors to access spot trading across a wide range of digital assets and…
Monaco Launches Institutional-Grade Decentralised Trading Infrastructure on Sei Blockchain
Monaco, the decentralised trading protocol developed by Sei Labs and Monaco Research, has launched its central limit order book (CLOB) infrastructure on the Sei blockchain. The platform is designed to deliver Wall Street-level execution speeds within a decentralised framework, with the aim of capturing part of the projected $30 trillion tokenised asset market by 2034….
InTick Achieves ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification for Information Security
InTick, the listed derivatives blocking network, has been awarded the ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, a globally recognised standard for information security management. The certification, issued by Insight Assurance, confirms that InTick has implemented a structured framework to protect information assets, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability across its operations. This achievement follows a period of growth for…
BNP Paribas and HSBC Join Canton Foundation to Advance Decentralised Financial Infrastructure
BNP Paribas and HSBC have become the newest members of The Canton Foundation, strengthening the growing institutional support for the Canton Network. Their participation follows the recent additions of Goldman Sachs, Hong Kong FMI Services Limited and Moody’s Ratings, underscoring the increasing strategic role of the network in the future of global financial infrastructure. The…
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TRG Screen Appoints Amjad Zoghbi as Head of AI to Drive Innovation
TRG Screen has appointed Amjad Zoghbi as its first Head of AI, a newly established executive role designed to embed artificial intelligence at the centre of the company’s strategy. The move reflects TRG Screen’s aim to enhance its internal operations, deliver greater value to clients, and reinforce its position as the only provider integrating market…
Scila AB Announces CTO Transition as Co-Founder Thornquist Takes Helm
Scila AB has announced a leadership change as co-founder Björn Thornquist takes over as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. After 17 years in the role, co-founder Lydén will step down from his position and transition into a new role as Senior Technology Advisor, focusing on hands-on technology development to continue driving innovation. Thornquist, previously…
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…
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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,...
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Beyond the Buzz: Enabling the Move to 24 Hour Trading
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