Operations & Technology Archive

Reducing settlement times and streamlining post-trade processes were key issues in new FIX Protocol Limited global post-trade processing guidelines released today, according to a senior member of FPL's post-trade team. read more>

Execution and research broker ITG has released a new web-based tool that allows buy-side trading desks to monitor their execution performance in equity markets in real time. read more>

Institutional investors risk higher margin requirements if they cannot eliminate errors when communicating swap transaction data to clearing houses, according to a new report from TABB Group. read more>

A service launched this week that lets UK asset managers outsource trading is a natural, yet significant progression and will be vital for smaller buy-side firms to keep apace with technology and regulatory change, an executive leading the service believes. read more>

Agency broker ITG has launched a hosted order management system for institutional investors, which provides real-time market data, FIX connectivity and disaster recovery functionality. read more>

Nomura Asset Management, one of Japan's largest investment managers, is now using post-trade solutions firm Omgeo's central matching service. read more>

Global custodian bank BNP Paribas Securities Services has adjusted its operations in Australia to drive closer engagement with buy-side firms, as it seeks to expand its share of the country's custody market. read more>

GETMatched Europe, the European dark pool owned by global market maker GETCO, is to offer interoperable central counterparty clearing via pan-European clearer EuroCCP, subject to regulatory approval. read more>

Buy-side firms have had to wait two years for a European version of Markit's commission management platform, but conditions in the region mean they may take to it quicker than their US equivalents. read more>

A clearing and settlement code of conduct released by Australia's incumbent exchange last week signals the venue operator will look to consolidate its current monopoly position before equities clearing competition begins in the country. read more>