Technology
DuCharme joins Mesirow
The Russell Investments veteran joins as director of currency solutions
Fluent partners Moex for FX integration and testing
Low-latency provider will streamline secure access to Moex UAT integration and testing environment
TCA isn't a box-ticking exercise, panellists say
Mifid II has brought workflow and analytics to the forefront, delegates hear at FX Week Europe
Barracuda FX launches OMS Cloud
New cloud-based OMS will include many FX features such as connectivity to Barracuda’s Order Hub service
Integral appoints Srivastava as chief revenue officer
Vikas Srivastava has worked at Integral since 2010, overseeing its regulatory initiatives
MarkitServ rolls out workflow automation for cross-currency swaps
Enhanced service launched in conjunction with CLS and LCH
Nex optimises post-trade OTC FX with direct clearing connectivity
By removing secondary matching, Nex optimises post-trade workflow and maximises benefits of clearing
Angel CoFund invests in OTCX
The OTC derivatives-trading platform receives backing from the investment fund
Market participants start testing Mifid II systems
But they do not feel fully ready for the sweeping changes taking effect on January 3
Flow Traders aims to become a leading FX liquidity provider
The Dutch market-maker has partnered MarketFactory to make a push into the currencies space
CME to launch bitcoin futures
Pending regulatory approval, the cryptocurrency will become available on the world’s largest derivatives exchange operator by the year-end
BestX launches reporting module, partners NAB
The Australian bank is the latest FX dealer to sign up for the transaction cost analysis service
Cobalt chooses Solace for post-trade information processing
The move aims to guarantee incoming messages can be processed consistently, especially during bursts of heightened market activity
BBVA and Bancomer deploy DLT-based FX matching pilot
Launch follows successful proof-of-concept in collaboration with Calypso Technology and R3
IBM to launch blockchain-based payment solution
Initially available in the Pacific region for KlickEx clients, IBM plans to expands the network across the globe in 2018
Nex Markets launches new analytics tool
Nex Quant Analytics will use benchmark data from the EBS ecosystem to deliver real, measurable insight for clients
Northern Trust: algos give power to clients
The release of an FX algorithm suite in June ushered in a new era for the custody giant
RBC Capital Markets partners BestX for TCA
The Canadian bank is the latest FX dealer to sign up for the transaction cost analysis service
The only game in town is Mifid II, says Bloomberg’s Van Name
With less than six months to go, market participants are scrambling to get ready
Pragma launches triangulation algo for crosses
New functionality will enable clients to achieve better execution when trading illiquid currency pairs
ECB: bulk of euro trading will stay in London after Brexit
In its annual review of the single currency, the central bank says any shift from the UK to the EU will be gradual
Hong Kong launches fintech association
The independent group aims to be the voice of the financial technology community in the territory