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Sigma Capital Partners leverages TRAFiX OMS to boost institutional brokerage capabilities
Sigma Capital Partners clients will be able to access global equities products through a single OMS; move will also expand the firm’s MENA offering.
The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution: The definitive list
As nominations for the 2026 Rising Stars of Trading and Execution Awards close today, 17 August, The TRADE revisits the talented individuals recognised across the awards since their launch in 2015.
BSO and CryptoStruct partner on ultra-low-latency Tokyo to London microwave route for crypto data
The new microwave-enabled service delivers Tokyo crypto market data to London with a one-way server-to-server latency of 66ms, which is about 3ms faster than existing fibre lines. The partnership combines BSO's global network expertise with CryptoStruct's low-latency trading pedigree, write Iain Clarke, head of sales, CryptoStruct and Matthew Lempriere, head of sales, UK, Middle East and Asia Pacific, BSO.
DTCC managing director rejoins Barclays to head up global fixed income prime brokerage
New hire returns to the bank after a 10-year stint at DTCC, having previously worked at Lehman Brothers and Kemper Clearing Corp.
People Moves Monday: BlackRock, Citadel Securities and Fasanara Capital
The past week saw a run of hires across trading desks, including a buy-side head of trading appointment.
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Nasdaq expands always-on markets strategy through LeveL Markets acquisition
The deal follows increasing demand for more varied liquidity solutions and market models as traditional and digital markets increasingly converge; builds on the two firms’ ongoing partnership first established in 2021.
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LSEG and Bank Negara Indonesia enter strategic partnership to boost client delivery and workflow consistency
The integration will allow the Indonesian bank to leverage LSEG’s multi-asset class AI-ready data and analytics, as well as gain access to LSEG’s workflow solutions.
ABN AMRO Clearing enables client access to Bruce Markets amid increasing demand for 24/5 trading
The integration is set to boost ABN AMRO Clearing’s current client offering for around-the-clock trading and follows increasing momentum from global firms and exchanges to shift to 24/5 models.
ADX opens market data access to LLMs
The integration will allow users to query the stock exchange market data in plain language through AI platforms already in use, removing the need for specialist terminals, complex APIs or technical intermediaries.
BlackRock hires from Berenberg for equities trading role
New hire joins after nearly seven years at Berenberg, where he most recently served as an electronic equities trader.
Goldman Sachs to acquire ETF provider NEOS Investments
The deal is set to close in Q1 2027 and aligns with increasing investor demand for modern derivative income ETF solutions.
UBS and FactSet make strategic investment in Finster AI
The funding forms part of Finster AI’s Series B financing round, and is set to support research, analysis and content workflows for investment banking and asset management.
Nordea Asset Management: The Scandinavian edge
Behind Nordea Asset Management’s trading team is a culture defined by trust, diverse perspectives and collective accountability. Co-heads of global trading, Rolf Mølkjær and Kasper Folke, sit down with Claudia Preece to share how a collaborative approach - where ideas are challenged and the best thinking wins - has created a dynamic built to perform in increasingly complex global markets.
Nasdaq expands always-on markets strategy through LeveL Markets acquisition
The deal follows increasing demand for more varied liquidity solutions and market models as traditional and digital markets increasingly converge; builds on the two firms’ ongoing partnership first established in 2021.
SEBI launches new equities closing auction
The new session is set to enhance price discovery and curb late-day price manipulation in Indian equity markets, despite some initial unexpected price swings and option premium shifts.
Kalshi partners with Nasdaq to reinforce oversight of trading activity
The multi-year deal will allow the prediction market operator to add cross-market, cross-asset monitoring across its event contracts and perpetual-style derivatives.
Fasanara Capital appoints Jump Crypto director as new head of trading
New hire has also previously worked at Jump Trading, Sun Trading and JP Morgan.
