Algorithmic Trading Archive

May 04, 2011

UBS launches new US options algos

UBS Investment Bank has launched a new suite of algorithms and tactical order types for trading US listed options that will be added to its existing suite. read more>

April 28, 2011

Morgan Stanley boosts NightOwl access and analytics

Morgan Stanley boosts NightOwl access and analytics

US-broker Morgan Stanley has connected NightOwl, its liquidity seeking algorithm, to the Trajectory Cross dark pool, to offer clients greater access to non-toxic liquidity. read more>

April 27, 2011

ASEAN algos a different game

ASEAN algos a different game

The gradual adoption of electronic trading by exchanges in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines presents specific challenges for brokers in the construction of algorithmic trading platforms suited to the four ASEAN markets. read more>

April 20, 2011

Goldman Sachs enhances algo suite

Goldman Sachs enhances algo suite

Goldman Sachs Electronic Trading has made a series of enhancements to its smart routing logic and suite of algorithms. read more>

April 12, 2011

BAML offers new pairs trading algo

Bank of America Merrill Lynch has added an adaptable pairs strategy to its suite of European algorithmic trading products. read more>

April 06, 2011

Deutsche Bank algo offers HFT tactics to buy-side

The electronic trading arm of Deutsche Bank, Autobahn Equity, has unveiled a new version of its Stealth liquidity-seeking algorithm, which uses high-frequency trading models to help institutions interact with short-term liquidity more effectively. read more>

March 30, 2011

Indonesian algo options widen, Philippines gears up

Indonesian algo options widen, Philippines gears up

Accessing scarce liquidity in the Indonesian and Philippine equity markets is a constant challenge for institutional investors, but the increasing availability of algorithmic trading solutions should soon result in better execution quality, brokers say. read more>

March 04, 2011

RTS Realtime Systems expands Asian operations

Trading technology provider RTS Realtime Systems Group has opened an office in Hong Kong, as part of its ongoing expansion in the Asia-Pacific region. read more>

March 04, 2011

Pipeline using predictive analytics to combat adverse selection

Pipeline using predictive analytics to combat adverse selection

Pipeline Trading Systems, the electronic institutional brokerage firm, has released a streaming, at-trade analytic tool to help traders maximise alpha capture and minimise adverse selection. read more>

March 02, 2011

'Artificial' liquidity can work against institutional investors

'Artificial' liquidity can work against institutional investors

Liquidity provided by market maker trades on alternative trading venues can be a hindrance to true price discovery and may result in added transaction costs for fundamental investors, says Will Psomadelis, head of trading, Australia at Schroders Investment Management. read more>