Technology
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
Thomson Reuters partners Symphony to take on Bloomberg
The partnership aims to create seamless integration of powerful communication and collaboration capabilities across markets
TradAir’s Geller steps down as chief executive
Illit Geller spent seven years at the helm of the front-office e-FX trading technology provider
Lulay becomes chief executive of GFT
The passionate technologist has been the firm's chief operating officer for 15 years
Thomson Reuters Matching celebrates 25-year birthday
The first electronic broking platform was born on April 29, 1992
Buy side to boost trading desk technology spend – Greenwich
Survey shows a larger share of budgets is being spent on technology while compensation costs shrink
CFETS joins R3-led project
The number of participants has risen to more than 60 since its September 2015 launch
Blockchain adoption by banks at least six years away
Banks are holding back due to regulatory uncertainty and lack of in-house expertise, research by Six Securities Services finds
Lucera reshuffles senior ranks
Loveless heads into consulting while Lucera plans Asia expansion
Symphony CEO: we help banks and regulators with compliance
Bank-backed messaging tool solves cyber-security and financial data-ownership issues
IHS set to merge with Markit
IHS Markit will be headquartered in London; the transaction has an implied value of $13 billion
Toland launches fintech start-up for fixed-income markets
TransFicc aims to assist in the migration of trading to electronic venues and adherence to regulation
CSC to acquire Fixnetix
A final deal between the two firms is expected in Q3 2015
Last look is not dead, says 360T's Kölzer
The Frankfurt-based platform is the latest to weigh in on the last-look debate ahead of the FEMR report, due on June 10
The industry is on the bounce, says Fitzpatrick
Declining headcounts expected in trading and sales, but banks' investment appetite is on the rebound