Market data
Thomson Reuters launches half-pip pricing in AUD/USD
The move will allow more accurate pricing in the pair amid tight spreads
Thomson Reuters launches bitcoin sentiment data feed
The tool appears in a new version of the firm’s MarketPsych Indices to assist trading and risk management
CLS launches FX forecasting tool
The new data product will give market participants indications of future price moves, based on CLS historical data
FastMatch to add cryptocurrencies to FX Tape
The venue plans to support trading of the asset class later this year
TCA will increase fragmentation, says Sinclair
Execution spreads across more secondary venues as algos seek platforms with least signalling risk, says white paper by MarketFactory
Integral expands market data service to 14 cryptocurrencies
Financial technology firm hopes to provide a more accurate reference price for major cryptocurrencies
FastMatch launches two new order types
The venue also makes changes to its system to improve market data rates
Thomson Reuters updates Mifid II services
Mifid II-compliant data now available from 57 global exchanges, and eight new trading and reporting venues
Nex: more data and better analytics in 2018
This will lead to better execution outcomes for clients
MarketFactory sees more fragmentation and a rebound for prime
Activity on Clobs will also increase due to best execution requirements
JP Morgan: electronification, algos and control will be key in 2018
More electronification is on the cards, not only in terms of execution, but also workflow
Pragma calls for flash crash definition
Technology provider Pragma says systematically tracking flash crashes according to a set of criteria could help regulators
Buy side should create central tape, panellists say
Internalisation and analytics were the focus of discussion for an occasionally tense panel
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
CME launches analytics tool with Kalahari
Shows pricing of CME FX futures compared with OTC prices; can be broken down into spot, forwards and swaps
FastMatch opens FX Tape to public
Data service attracts a monthly cost of €40
BestX launches reporting module, partners NAB
The Australian bank is the latest FX dealer to sign up for the transaction cost analysis service
New Change FX offers mid-rate in NDFs, forwards and restricted currencies
Announcement comes ahead of implementation of Priips rules on January 1
ECU and HSBC clash over data
ECU wants the bank to hand over data relating to three stop-loss orders, executed in 2006, in a pre-action disclosure application
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
Platform capacity issues raise liquidity concerns
Liquidity providers concerned that ECNs are struggling to cope with amount of data going through venues