Content tagged with Data Management posted in July 2010
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Equinix Opens IBX Data Center in D.C And Plans Singapore Expansion
Global data center service provider Equinix announced today that it opened an International Business Exchange data center in the Washington, D.C.-area, a region it said serves as its main hub for inbound and outbound traffic.
SBI Japannext PTS Joins Fidessa Global Network
Fidessa predicts that the launch of 'Arrowhead' by the Tokyo Stock Exchange will attract more liquidity from high frequency traders that like to trade on multiple venues.
Principia Partners Unveils Web-based Derivatives Valuation Platform
Finance software provider Principia Partners said today that it launched a web-based derivatives valuation platform that enables traders to conduct independent valuations, portfolio analysis and risk assessment.
OptionsCity Introduces Metro 2.2. for Equity Options Traders
Adds connectivity to BOX and exposes additional API functionality for clients integrating proprietary algorithmic trading engines.
Blaylock Robert Van Launches U.S. Equities Trading Platform Via Fidessa
Taps Fidessa's network of brokers and exchanges, as well as advanced algorithmic trading solutions, clearing, real time analysis, compliance and risk management features.
The Data Center of the Future
Given Wall Street's insatiable need for computing power and the ever-increasing cost of energy, firms inevitably will deploy energy-efficient hardware and technology, such as virtualization. But to build data centers that will remain cost-effective for years to come, organizations including the NYSE and Citi also are focusing on how they power and cool their facilities.
Breaking the Sales Model in the Cloud?
Cloud-based on-demand services may offer a way to reduce bloated infrastructure and data center spending.
Data Center Spending: $1.8 Billion (and Counting)
To handle the increasing compute demands of financial firms, a good portion of IT budgets in 2010 and beyond will be spent on upgrading older technologies to make today's data centers more energy-efficient and more powerful.
Sell Side Continues to Invest in Data Centers
Financial firms spent $1.8 billion on data centers in 2009, and 2010 spending will go even higher, TABB Group says.
Actant Upgrades To NYSE Technologies’ SuperFeed Data Platform
NYSE Technologies announced today that software trading firm Actant will begin using its SuperFeed data platform as it looks to gain access to overseas markets.
Quantifi's Software Addresses Regulatory Scrutiny of OTC Markets
New version of pricing and risk analysis software addresses changes in market, operational and regulatory requirements.
Brazil's Alliance Asset Management Selects OneTick CEP and Database
Proprietary trading firm chooses OneTick's integrated CEP and database to drive its research and high frequency trading strategies in South America.
BATS Europe Deploys Pan European Feed Via Thomson Reuter's Elektron Facility
The BATS Europe MTF will access a low latency direct data feed from primary European execution venues via the London-based hosting facility.
The New Financial Data Network: Speeding Towards More Profitable Trading
With firms competing for low latency routes to preferred liquidity destinations at exchanges housed within Manhattan and New Jersey data centers, choosing the network provider is critical. John Macario of Optimum Lightpath discusses the criteria to consider.
Lupus alpha Taps Interxion for Colocation and Access to Market Data
Buy-side firm will host IT applications in Frankfurt hub for sub-millisecond trading strategies.
ConvergEx Hires Sean Westley for Northpoint Trading Partners
Joins ConvergEx's boutique prime brokerage business as SVP of sales.
Barclays Capital Took Colocation Step to Grow Liquidity of LX Dark Pool
Seeking to grow volume of LX dark pool, Barclays positions matching engine in colo facility to access liquidity of hedge funds, exchanges and broker dealers.
NYSE Technologies Rolls Out Order Routing Direct Platform
NYSE Technologies said today that it launched Order Routing Direct, an order routing device that allows users to connect directly with their trading counterparties without requiring routing back to a centralized hub.
Data Center Costs, Oversight Challenge the Sell Side in 2010
Financial services firms spent $1.8 billion on data centers in 2009, and TABB Group expects 2010 spending to go even higher.
Fidessa Names Robert Thompson as President of North American Buy-Side Business
Consolidates oversight of buy and sell sides of the North American market.
LCH.Clearnet's SwapClear IRS Volumes Up 30 Percent Year On Year
LCH.Clearnet said the record volumes demonstrate the effectiveness of the SwapClear clearing model for OTC interest rate swaps.
China Re Asset Management Selects Sophis VALUE
First mainland Chinese insurance company to adopt international portfolio management system and integrated STP process.
Performa Deploys Eagle's Investment Management Suite
Performa, which has more than $2 billion in assets under management, is leveraging Eagle to run its core investment processes as well as to facilitate accounting and administration, data management, GIPS composite management, fixed income performance attribution, and client reporting
SIX Telekurs Teams With Nasdaq OMX to Disseminate Index, ETF Data
SIX Telekurs said today that it’s collaborating with Nasdaq OMX Group to globally disseminate index and exchange-traded fund data as part of a bid to capitalize on growing demand for transparency.
BSE Teams With Eurex To Launch Futures, Options Trading
The Bombay Stock Exchange said today that it’s partnering with with Eurex to launch futures and options on the BSE’s blue chip index Sensex.
IND-X Announces Leading Asia As Major Shareholder
IND-X to use investment to expand its commission management platform in Asia.
The Short Side Fueled Liquidity in BP's Stock During Market Stress
Short sellers covered trades of about 20 million shares worth of BP stock in the weeks after the oil rig explosion, providing helpful buying pressure and price support while so many other investors were selling.
StreamBase Partners with MarketFactory for Algorithmic FX Trading
MarketFactory and StreamBase plan to offer a complete low-latency FX trading platform.
Interactive Data Builds Fund Trading Portal for Julius Baer
Interactive Data Corp. has unveiled Fundstrading, a fund trading portal for the Swiss bank Julius Baer which provides real-time prices for more than 300 investment funds throughout the trading day.
Interxion Unveils Low-Latency Access To BATS Europe
Interxion, a European provider of carrier-neutral data center services, said today that it’s now offering low-latency access to the BATS Europe multilateral trading facility.
Warsaw Stock Exchange to Migrate to NYSE Technologies' Universal Trading Platform
Warsaw bourse to move cash and derivatives trading to NYSE Euronext platform, and open WSE products to NYSE SFTI connected community.
Woodbine Assoc. Names Sean Owens Director, Fixed Income/Derivatives
Former trader brings experience in fixed income and OTC derivatives to new role in research and consulting.
NYSE Technologies Rolls Out SFTI Internet VPN Service
Global market access to less latency sensitive applications via the Internet for users with lower bandwidth requirements.
Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital Become Strategic Shareholders of Trade Ideas Limited
Trade Ideas Limited, a participant-owned platform which enables brokers and institutional clients to send and receive trade ideas on a permission basis, said today that Morgan Stanley and Barclays Capital have become strategic shareholders.
Paradice Investment Management Went Live With Eze OMS
Sydney-based asset manager looks to ConvergEx Eze Castle system to handle global trading and compliance.
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Rolls Out Global Liquidity Platform
Bank of America Merrill Lynch has launched a global liquidity platform, a centralized hub it said offers enhanced reporting capabilities and a streamlined workflow by eliminating dependence on multiple account platforms.
OFI Asset Management Chooses Quantifi XL
French asset manager will use Quantifi XL for the pricing and analysis of structured products and distressed market portfolios.
Bloomberg Launches Derivatives Valuation Service To Bring Transparency
Provides end-of-day valuations and risk measurements for a full range of OTC derivatives and structured products.
Galle Global Macro Partners Selects Traiana's Harmony Solution
Global hedge fund taps Traiana's Harmony service for post-trade processing of foreign exchange, futures and equities.
NYSE Euronext Aims To Boost Transparency With Markit Venture
NYSE Euronext said today that its commercial technology arm NYSE Technologies will integrate data from Markit BOAT in a bid to boost transparency in the European over-the-counter equity markets.
Trading Technologies Acquired TickIt Trading Systems
Enables TT to move into low-latency algorithmic and blackbox trading.
DTCC Plans Subsidiary in London to House Global CDS Data
Ensures identical CDS data sets on two continents for regulators to access.
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