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AI, Cloud, Digital Assets, Cybersecurity – What to Expect at TradingTech Summit 2025
A-Team Group’s 14th Annual TradingTech Summit London is set to take place on 27th February 2025 at the Hilton Canary Wharf, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the latest advancements in financial markets trading technology. Kicking Off the Conversation: Innovation, AI, and the Future of Trading Following the welcome address, Cathy Gibson,...
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Adaptive and Rapid Addition Partner to Enhance Trading Connectivity
Adaptive, the custom trading technology solutions provider, has partnered with Rapid Addition, the financial messaging solutions vendor. The collaboration is designed to strengthen Adaptive’s capabilities in delivering advanced FIX solutions to capital markets clients with demanding requirements for high-performance counterparty connectivity and order management workflows. The partnership is facilitated by Rapid Addition’s use of Aeron,...
Rethinking Market Data: From Lock-In to Independence
For decades, many capital markets firms have relied on legacy market data platforms that were built before the internet and have since become increasingly data vendor specific and costly to maintain. Some of these platforms, while functional, are no longer actively developed in meaningful ways, creating significant risks as expertise fades and costs spiral out...
DTCC Unveils ComposerX to Streamline Digital Asset Adoption
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has introduced ComposerX, a comprehensive suite of platforms aimed at simplifying token creation and settlement, with the goal of accelerating digital asset adoption across the financial sector. ComposerX provides an end-to-end framework for managing digital assets throughout their lifecycle, encompassing issuance, distribution, servicing, and reporting. The platform offers...
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LSEG Expands Market Data Offering with Additional Feeds and Market Coverage
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has significantly expanded its market data services, enhancing both its real-time and historical data offerings. The expansion includes the addition of 105 feeds to its historical market data product, Tick History – PCAP, and coverage of 37 new markets in its Real-Time-Direct (RTD) service. The RTD service, which provides low-latency…
SIX Launches Digital Collateral Service, Enabling Crypto and Traditional Asset Collateral
SIX has introduced the Digital Collateral Service (DCS), allowing financial institutions to post cryptocurrency assets alongside traditional securities as collateral. This new solution streamlines collateral management by enabling firms to use both asset types to cover a single exposure, improving operational efficiency and reducing counterparty risk. Developed by integrating expertise from SIX’s international custody business…
ETFbook Secures €4 Million Series A Funding Led by BlackFin Capital Partners
ETFbook, the data and analytics platform focused on the ETF market, has successfully closed a €4 million Series A funding round, led by BlackFin Capital Partners. The Zurich-based company, which also operates in London, Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Dublin, offers a comprehensive ETF platform accessible via web application and APIs. Since its launch in mid-2020,…
Validus Risk Management Secures $45M Growth Investment from FTV Capital
Validus Risk Management, a leading financial risk management software and services provider, has secured a $45 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital. This minority investment will support Validus in accelerating its market expansion across the United States, APAC, and Europe, while also driving advancements in technology and product innovation. The investment comes as the…
Y-Intercept Extends Partnership with TS Imagine
TS Imagine, the global provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions, has announced that Hong Kong-based quantitative investment firm Y-Intercept will continue using RiskSmart+ for another three years. Y-Intercept initially implemented the platform in January 2022 to support its systematic trading operations. RiskSmart+ is designed to help larger firms scale their risk operations efficiently….
Broadridge and Symphony Partner to Enhance Post-Trade Communication
Broadridge Financial Solutions partnered with Symphony to integrate secure messaging technology into its NYFIX Matching platform, enhancing communication between asset managers and executing brokers. The integration allows asset managers to communicate directly with brokers via Symphony’s secure messaging system, improving compliance, transparency, and the resolution of post-trade discrepancies. This marks the first instance of a…
ThaiQuest Partners with SIX to Enhance Financial Data Services in Thailand
ThaiQuest, The Thailand-based financial markets solutions vendor, has entered a multi-year partnership with SIX, the global financial data and market infrastructure provider, which will give ThaiQuest customers access to the comprehensive financial data universe of SIX via the SIX Web API, a modern data gateway designed for digital financial platforms. The partnership aims to enhance…
Delta Capita Partners with Gieom to Strengthen Financial Institutions’ Operational Resilience
Delta Capita, the global provider of consulting, solutions, and managed services, has entered a strategic partnership with Gieom, the operational risk and resilience solutions vendor. The collaboration aims to enhance operational resilience by leveraging Gieom’s AI-enabled software to automate risk management, compliance, and operational frameworks for financial institutions. Gieom’s technology supports key regulatory frameworks, including…
Devexperts Launches Turnkey Futures Trading Platform for Brokers
Devexperts, the global capital markets software developer, has introduced a ready-to-deploy futures trading platform, enabling brokers to expand into futures and options trading. The platform offers out-of-the-box deployment or customisation and supports trading on CME and ICE, with integration into executing destinations like CQG and StoneX. It features one-click order execution, a real-time order management…
Texture Capital Integrates with Canton Network to Advance Tokenized Securities Trading
Texture Capital Holdings and its subsidiaries have joined the Canton Network, the blockchain designed for institutional assets, marking a key step in expanding their tokenized securities trading capabilities. By operating a Canton node, Texture Capital is preparing to deploy its Alternative Trading System (ATS) and transfer agent services in the coming weeks. Texture’s ATS, run…
DOO Clearing Partners with Aurum Solutions to Automate Reconciliation and Ensure CASS Compliance
DOO Clearing, the UK-based FX broker and liquidity provider, has implemented Aurum Solutions’ reconciliation automation software to enhance compliance with the FCA’s Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS) regulations. The automation software ensures fast and accurate reconciliation, reducing the risk of human error and enabling DOO Clearing to meet regulatory requirements efficiently. Additionally, the implementation has saved…
LSEG Launches Research & Insights App on LSEG Workspace
LSEG has introduced the LSEG Research & Insights app, now available on LSEG Workspace. This new app centralises LSEG’s extensive research and insights, offering users a seamless way to access a wide range of proprietary content in one location. Designed to enhance discoverability, the app provides intelligence to support informed investment and trading decisions. The…
Delta Capita Secures Multi-Year Agreement with HSBC for OTC Derivatives Services
Delta Capita, the financial technology and managed services provider, has been selected by HSBC to provide OTC derivatives confirmation and settlement services under a multi-year agreement. This partnership reinforces Delta Capita’s commitment to delivering efficient and standardised post-trade processes through its infrastructure-as-a-service model, aimed at reducing industry costs and meeting regulatory demands. To support its…
Adaptive Reports 69% Growth in Product Revenue and Launches New Brand
Adaptive, the custom trading technology solutions provider, has reported significant growth in 2024, with product revenue increasing by 69% and overall revenue rising by 10%. The company expanded its client base, launched a new brand and website to reflect its evolution, and strengthened its leadership team. These milestones highlight Adaptive’s transformation from a capital markets…
DMIST Proposes New Standard for Streamlining Position Transfers in Derivatives Markets
The Derivatives Market Institute for Standards (DMIST), an independent body established by FIA in July 2022, has released its third proposed standard, targeting the automation of position transfers in exchange-traded derivatives markets. This initiative seeks to enhance operational efficiency and resiliency while mitigating regulatory and operational risks associated with the current predominantly manual process. The…
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LMAX Exchange Appoints Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada
LMAX Exchange, the global institutional FX exchange operator and part of LMAX Group, has appointed Daniel Lavigne as Head of Buy-Side Sales, Canada. His addition strengthens the company’s global sales and product coverage as it expands its FX trading and liquidity solutions. Lavigne brings over 25 years of buy-side experience and extensive industry relationships. He…
Taskize Appoints Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management
Taskize, the Euroclear-owned investment operations collaboration platform, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Glen Sinclair as Head of Client Management. Based in London, Sinclair will oversee client account operations, support existing clients, and manage new client onboarding. His appointment follows a period of growth for Taskize, which now serves over 600 financial…
Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as New Chairman
Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has announced the appointment of Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands. Manning…
Tradu Appoints Philip Manning as Chairman
Tradu, the multi-asset trading platform, has appointed Philip Manning as its new Chairman. With over 45 years of experience in consumer banking and financial services, Manning has held key leadership roles, including Chairman of the Audit & Risk Committee at Stratos Markets Limited, which operates under the FXCM and Tradu brands. Manning also serves as…
IPC Appoints Tito Singh as Chief Revenue Officer to Lead Global Growth Strategy
IPC, the in trading communications and financial market connectivity vendor, has named Tito Singh as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Singh will spearhead the company’s global revenue growth strategy, overseeing sales, marketing, customer success, and sales operations to enhance client value and drive innovation in IPC’s solutions and services. Singh brings over…
London Stock Exchange Group Appoints Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has appointed of Susi de Verdelon as CEO of LCH Limited, effective February 2025, pending regulatory approval. Reporting to Daniel Maguire, Group Head of LSEG Markets and CEO of LCH Group, de Verdelon succeeds Isabelle Girolami, who has served as CEO since November 2019. Susi de Verdelon has been…
Droit Appoints Somerset Pheasant as Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Growth and Partnerships
Droit, provider of computational law and regulatory solutions, has named Somerset Pheasant as its Chief Strategy Officer. In this newly created role, Pheasant will lead the development and execution of the firm’s strategic initiatives, focusing on growth acceleration, partnership engagement, and alignment with client needs. Pheasant’s appointment comes after a significant year for Droit, marked…
Target Group Appoints Scott Hill as CIO to Drive IT Strategy and Digital Transformation
Target Group, the provider of business process services and digital transformation solutions, has appointed Scott Hill as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO). Hill brings over 25 years of IT industry experience, having led large-scale digital transformation projects across financial services, utilities, education, and retail sectors. His career includes senior roles at Accenture, Circle, The…
Exegy Appoints Jim Fiesel as Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Exegy, the market data and trading technology provider, has appointed Jim Fiesel as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Fiesel, previously Managing Director of the Americas at Broadridge, brings extensive expertise from leadership roles at Bloomberg, Tradeweb, and Finastra. Exegy’s 64% sales growth in 2024 highlights its momentum, which Fiesel aims to accelerate drawing on his deep…
Finastra Announces CEO Transition as Chris Walters Succeeds Simon Paris
Finastra, the global financial services software provider, has announced a leadership change with Simon Paris stepping down as Chief Executive Officer after nearly a decade in charge. Chris Walters, former CEO of Pluralsight and Avantax, will take over as Finastra’s new CEO. Walters brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies, having previously held senior roles…
Broadridge Appoints David Fellah and Alix Jules to Advance AI Trading Solutions and Transformation
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed David Fellah as Vice President of AI Trading Solutions and Alix Jules as AI Business Transformation Leader, both reporting to Roger Burkhardt, Enterprise Head of AI and Data and CTO of Capital Markets. Based in New York, Fellah will focus on developing AI and analytics-based trading solutions to enhance client…
TRG Screen Expands Global Operations with New Center in Bangalore and Key Leadership Appointments
TRG Screen, the B2B market data and subscription cost management solutions provider, has opened a new Global Capacity Center in Bangalore, India, and made a series of strategic leadership appointments. The Bangalore center aims to enhance TRG Screen’s ability to provide around-the-clock client support, to reinforce the company’s operational resilience, and expand its talent base…
OptAxe Appoints FX Industry Leader Chris Smith as Chief Business Development Officer
OptAxe, the regulated trading platform specialising in liquidity solutions for FX options, has appointed Chris Smith, a veteran in foreign exchange (FX) markets, to its management team. The strategic hire follows OptAxe’s recent authorisation by the UK’s FCA to operate as a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) for FX options, reinforcing the company’s commitment to innovation…
ITRS Hires Ryan Terpstra as New CEO to Drive Growth and Innovation
ITRS, the real-time IT monitoring and observability solutions provider, has appointed Ryan Terpstra as CEO. Terpstra replaces Guy Warren, who led the company for over a decade and is stepping down to prioritise family commitments. Terpstra brings over 20 years of leadership experience in technology, most recently serving as Chief Product Officer at ION Analytics,…
DiffusionData Appoints Raphael Vergnaud as Chief Revenue Officer
DiffusionData, thereal-time data streaming and messaging solutions vendor, has named Raphael Vergnaud as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Vergnaud brings over 25 years of global experience in enterprise sales, previously holding senior roles at companies such as Montrium, Zendrive, and Keatext. In his new position, he will oversee all revenue-generating activities, focusing on sales and…
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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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TradingTech Summit MENA
The inaugural TradingTech Summit MENA takes place in November and examines the latest changes and innovations in trading technology and explores how technology is being deployed to create an edge in sell side and buy side capital markets financial institutions in the region.
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Institutional Digital Assets Handbook 2024
Despite the setback of the FTX collapse, institutional interest in digital assets has grown markedly in the past 12 months, with firms of all sizes now acknowledging participation in some form. While as recently as a year ago, institutional trading firms were taking a cautious stance toward their use, the acceptance of tokenisation, stablecoins, and…
Top White Papers
Interoperability and AI in Trading Workflows
Emerging capabilities in AI and interoperability are transforming trading workflows, with the promise of heightened levels of collaboration and personalisation resulting in greater efficiency and performance. The potential of these new technologies is encouraging financial firms to modernise their trader desktops and streamline operational processes. With AI and generative AI (GenAI) in particular still nascent...
Trading in the Public Cloud: Attitudes to Cloud Adoption in Capital Markets
Capital markets have been slow to embrace cloud technologies and in particular the public cloud. Practitioners have been wary of issues around speed/performance, privacy and cost, all of which can dampen the appeal of cloud technologies for trading firms. But broad acceptance of cloud beyond finance is highlighting some compelling benefits, primarily in terms of...
How Banks Harness the Value of Cloud for Scale and Agility
Financial services are recognizing the benefits that data-led processes can bring and are undergoing digital transformations that are putting data at the heart of their operations and decisions-making processes. They are seizing on data as an asset whose value can be unlocked through technology to increase revenue and reduce costs across the entire enterprise. With...
Events and webinars
Recorded Webinar: Trading Beyond the Horizon
You can listen to the recording of this webinar by registering on this page. Click below to watch the recorded webinar, or download the white paper–for free! In 2010, financial markets participants will continue to expand their trading activities as liquidity increasingly becomes fragmented, seeking alpha in new markets, best execution in dark pools, arbitrage...
Recorded Webinar: Building Low Latency Trading Systems in Low Latency Time
This webinar has passed, but you can view the recording here. Click below to watch the webinar (recorded Nov. 9, 2010). In today’s ultra-competitive electronic trading marketplace, having lower latency than the rest is the only way to succeed. But there’s more to success than just the lowest latency system – your firm also needs...
Recorded Webinar: Mission Possible – Turning Data Deluge into Opportunities for Financial Trading
This webinar has passed, but you can view the recording here. As financial markets firms face the challenge of managing huge volumes of extremely high frequency data, the opportunity exists to transition from just managing this data to strategically leveraging it for new trading and investment opportunities. What was once the impossible is now a...
Awards
TradingTech Insight Awards USA
Nominations in the 7th annual TradingTech Insight Awards USA 2025 are now closed. These awards recognise excellence in trading solutions and services for capital markets and focus on vendors providing exceptional trading infrastructure, trading technology, and data solutions.
