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Nomura Research Institute is to examine the feasibility of implementing blockchain, the distributed ledger technology supporting cryptocurrency exchange, and other new technologies in the securities industry.  The study will be conducted in collaboration with Nomura Securities as well as other technology startup firms. The results will be used to examine opportunities for practical application after the study is completed in January 2016.   The impetus behind creating this study emerged from NRI’s continuous commitment to promote open innovation, based on the understanding that the financial and technology sectors are becoming increasingly linked. The unique value created by the merger of
Behringer Securities has taken the next step in its three-year evolution from a single-purpose investment provider to independent investment management platform with selected portfolio managers and specialized strategies, by changing names to Provasi Capital Partners.  In tandem with the announcement, the company also unveiled a new website and a refreshed corporate identity.   "Provasi is derived from the Greek word for 'access,' which underscores our deep, personal commitment to providing financial advisors and investors with access to not only selected managers and investment strategies, but also to cutting-edge market insights and thought leadership content, as well as education and business development
FCA-regulated Divisa UK Limited (Divisa Capital) has acquired Laboratory of Financial Technologies CJSC (FinLab), a financial services provider incorporated in the Republic of Armenia.   The firm, renamed Divisa AM CJSC (DAM), will relaunch in the final quarter of 2015 as a wholly owned subsidiary of Divisa Capital offering wholesale API and MT4 prime-of-prime solutions for institutional and professional clients.   The strategic acquisition enables Divisa to make maximum use of Armenia’s geopolitical position – the country is a gateway to the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) and can be used as hub for servicing nearby Middle Eastern nations.   The
Over the last 12 months there has been enormous media coverage of cybersecurity, and seemingly endless headlines. Anyone could be forgiven for thinking the end of the world was nigh.  It was therefore a refreshing change for hedge fund managers to attend a recent lunch event hosted by Intralinks that attempted to cut through the white noise and outline a sensible approach to establishing a robust cybersecurity program.  Hedge funds are looking for a way to navigate through the issues sensibly, and proportionately, based on their size. And one of the first points raised in the cybersecurity panel, which took
Market conditions remain challenging, particularly in the US where the S&P 500 fell 3 per cent during the period under review. Part of this movement was related to adverse developments in the health care sector which suffered a severe drawdown after Hillary Clinton hinted that she would reform the sector and introduce price curbs if elected next year. This follows the controversial decision by a pharma company to significantly raise the price of decade-old drugs.
Deutsche Börse Market Data + Services is launching the new information product ‘Intraday Volatility Forecast’ on 23 November. The new analytic delivers ten-second, one-minute and ten-minute volatility forecasts for the futures of DAX, EURO STOXX 50 and Euro-Bund. “Our forecasts can help traders assess the likelihood of price changes and therefore the risk involved in using certain automated strategies. The forecasts can also be used by screen traders in live trading and serve as input for pre-trade transaction cost analysis”, says Georg Gross, Head of Information, Market Data + Services, Deutsche Börse. “With the Intraday Volatility Forecast, traders can profit
The September 2015 average daily transaction value on the Euronext cash order book stood at EUR8,071 million (+35 per cent compared with September 2014).  It was the most active September month in terms of average daily transaction value since 2008. Furthermore, 18 September was the second most active day of the year with EUR18.1 billion traded.  Activity on ETFs remained particularly dynamic during September with an average daily transaction value at EUR614 million, up 105 per cent compared to September 2014.   The average daily volume on equity index derivatives was up at 247,100 contracts (+9 per cent compared with
Eighteen months after establishing a presence in Asia and following substantive growth, Hawksford is strengthening its commitment to the Asian market by building its team. Group chief operations officer Steve Spybey (pictured) has been seconded to the Singapore office to support further growth within Hawksford’s Asian business and to consolidate integration across the company’s international offices. Spybey, who was previously based in the Jersey office, will work closely with the existing team, which is led by Asia chief operating officer Jacqueline Low, as well as continuing to have involvement with Hawksford’s wider strategic direction.   Alan Ang and Emma Green
 OTAS Technologies’ market intelligence and data analytics solutions will be available directly within Portware Enterprise. The partnership will enhance real-time, actionable market intelligence at the point of decision making for Portware clients, further enabling them to get ahead of the market.   “Portware clients are the most progressive global institutions and demand leading edge technologies that deliver enhanced trade analysis and decision support,” says Alfred Eskandar, CEO of Portware. “We are committed to having an open platform that integrates with our clients’ workflows and their third parties of choice. Partnering with cutting-edge companies like OTAS is one of the ways
Lombard Odier Investment Managers (Lombard Odier IM) has added to its alternative investment capabilities by hiring a dedicated Global Macro team. The team forms part of Lombard Odier IM’s Absolute Return investment pillar. The Global Macro team combines considerable experience and is backed by an innovative research platform. The three strong team are:   Vilas Gadkari – Co-founder of the Rubicon Fund in 1999, Gadkari has over 25 years’ of experience in asset management. He held senior portfolio management positions at Brevan Howard Asset Management and Salomon Brothers Asset Management.   Giuseppe Sette – Sette founded Endowment Advisors in 2012

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