Trading Venues Archive

October 25, 2012

Vega-Chi debuts US buy-side only fixed income market

Vega-Chi has reported the successful debut of its buy-side only trading platform for US high-yield and distressed fixed income products, with over 40 clients supporting the venue from launch. read more>

October 24, 2012

ASX voices opposition to clearing competition proposal

As the Aussie regulator opens debate on competitive clearing, the incumbent national exchange has raised concerns about how a multi-clearing house environment might harm Australian market structure. read more>

October 24, 2012

Tradeweb adds ETFs to European offering

Market operator Tradeweb has launched a multi-dealer-to-customer market for European-listed exchange-traded funds to improve access to liquidity for institutional buy-side clients. read more>

October 23, 2012

LSE to trade Singapore stocks from next month

The London Stock Exchange has confirmed it will offer Singapore-listed stocks on its market from next month. read more>

October 23, 2012

India flash crash study calls for exchange overhaul

India flash crash study calls for exchange overhaul

 Stronger exchange-level controls to halt trading should be implemented on Indian exchanges to avoid a repeat of the crash that occurred on the National Stock Exchange this month, a new report has warned.  read more>

October 23, 2012

Nasdaq OMX shelves Nordic interoperability plans

Nasdaq OMX shelves Nordic interoperability plans

Nasdaq OMX Nordic, operator of domestic markets in Sweden, Finland and Denmark, has again delayed plans to offer a choice of equities clearers. read more>

October 19, 2012

New Spanish MTF targets quick start

Spain-X MTF, a new multilateral trading facility for Spanish stocks, will aggressively target a market share of 5% shortly after launch, to ensure it gains traction among market participants. read more>

October 19, 2012

Liquidnet targets greater integration of buy-side products

Liquidnet targets greater integration of buy-side products

Block crossing network operator Liquidnet has hired a new product head, as the firm seeks to improve workflow for its buy-side clients. read more>

October 17, 2012

Eurex cuts rates while NYSE links with TAIFEX

International derivatives market Eurex Exchange has launched a new incentive program which reduces its connection fee by 50% for 18 months – for both existing and new participants from Asia and Australia. read more>

October 17, 2012

Clearstream and HKMA offer collateral solution

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and international central securities depository Clearstream have joined forces to offer collateral management and liquidity services in Hong Kong. read more>