Trading Venues Archive

November 06, 2012

ATG and NYSE launch Brazilian alternate venue

Latin American software vendor, Americas Trading Group, and NYSE Technologies have joined forces to launch a new equities matching platform called Americas Trading System Brasil. read more>

November 06, 2012

ITG launches futures capabilities

Broker ITG will offer futures execution and routing as part of an expansion to meet a spike in futures trading. read more>

November 05, 2012

SMEs report increased finance strain

More than one in five European small- and medium-sized enterprises have reported a worsening in bank loan availability, according to new data which reveals a building trend that may push more to list on equity markets to raise funds. read more>

November 02, 2012

HFT crackdown is greatest risk to European liquidity – The TRADE Poll

HFT crackdown is greatest risk to European liquidity – The TRADE Poll

Equity market participants believe planned new rules restricting high-frequency trading are the biggest threat to liquidity across European markets, according to the latest poll results from theTRADEnews.com showing traders' continued concern of impending regulation. read more>

November 02, 2012

BATS hits US equities record

BATS hits US equities record

BATS Global markets reached a record 13% market share of US equity trading volume in October. read more>

November 02, 2012

Chi-X Australia lifted on anniversary, Japannext also rises

As Chi-X Australia celebrates its first anniversary as the first venue to compete again the incumbent exchange, it recorded a day peak in market share, hitting 8.99%. read more>

November 02, 2012

ICAP launches rebranded SME exchange

Inter-dealer broker ICAP has launched a new listing venue for small- and medium-seized enterprises after buying and rebranding PLUS Markets' stock exchange earlier this year. read more>

November 01, 2012

BATS Chi-X Europe unveils dual platform order type

BATS Chi-X Europe has launched inter-book orders, letting members hunt for liquidity more efficiently across both of the multilateral trading facility’s lit and dark order books. read more>

October 30, 2012

European SME venue plans mid-2013 launch

European SME venue plans mid-2013 launch

A venue for European small- and medium-sized listings is expected to launch before June next year, following amendments to an initial proposal following a public consultation. read more>