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February 18th, 2020 - TradingScreen acquires GSCS post-trade transaction cost analysis and consulting services
July 29th, 2010 - Chi-X Global rolls out Asia trading platform - Chi-X Japan
29 July 2010 - John Howard speaks toSteffen Gemuenden and Mark Van Vugt about their RTS initiative to bridge the gap between click and algorithmic trading.
July 29th, 2010 - July dark volumes show Turquoise extending lead ahead of competitors, Lit pool also showing steady growth – now 2nd largest MTF for majority of stocks listed
July 29th, 2010 - Fidessa announces FIX network connectivity to SBI Japannext Securities
July 28th, 2010 - OptionsCity releases Metro 2.2
July 28th, 2010 - Blaylock Robert Van launches new US equities trading platform using Fidessa
July 28th, 2010 - New Derivatives Clearing Services (DCS) business to provide suite of integrated agency clearing services for all listed and OTC derivatives
July 28th, 2010 - Progress survey concludes over 50% of capital markets firms do not use real time market surveillance and monitoring tools
July 28th, 2010 - Agreement to explore feasibility of mutual licensing of indices, enabling access to each other's markets - training and education on SME markets
July 27th, 2010 - Bank of America Merrill Lynch unveils ETF-aX exchange traded fund algo
July 27th, 2010 - Bourse Direct partners with Equiduct for "Best Execution"
Peek ahead
Alphability are Automated Trader’s proprietary tradability metrics.
In view of the title of this magazine, it’s probably safe to assume that a decent percentage of our readers are already exponents of API trading; it therefore seemed sense for us to take a trading API for a spin.
Kevin Twitchen, global head of algorithmic trading at Morgan Stanley, tracks the use of a non-displayed, opportunistic, non-schedule-based algorithm to dispose of a substantial position in France Telecom during an extremely challenging trading session that coincided with a bank holiday in the UK.
Basildon, Slough, Mahwah, Weehawken … When you’re chasing liquidity, it pays to site yourself in the right part of town.
Our global survey of algorithmic and high-frequency trading, conducted online through April and May 2010, has given us a fascinating insight into industry trends and best practice.
There’ll be IT spending aplenty next year, says Automated Trader CEO John Howard, returning from this year’s strikingly optimistic show in New York.
July 26th, 2010 - SGX, STOXX and Eurex partner to launch EURO STOXX 50 Futures in Asia