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FIX Trading Community, the non-profit, standards body at the heart of global financial trading, has combined all initiatives for the support of FIX for high performance trading and market data into a single working group.
One of the drivers for this has been to confirm the importance that high performance has within the FIX family of standards. FIX Protocol has become a standard for the way the world trades and is used by thousands of firms every day to complete millions of transactions, enabling the industry to minimise the cost of trading, maximise operational efficiencies and achieve increased transparency.
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BlueBay Asset Management, a specialist manager of fixed income and alternative investments, has appointed Andrew Archer as Partner, Chief Technology Officer.
Andrew joins BlueBay from Man Group, where he was Global Head of Technology. Previously, he was co-Chief Technology Officer for GLG Partners. During his long career, Andrew has consistently rolled out strategic, flexible systems platforms while delivering improved efficiencies and reducing operational risk.
“I’m delighted that someone of Andrew’s calibre is joining the firm,” saisaysd Luc Leclercq, Partner, and Chief Operating Officer. “With his longstanding record of successful systems delivery, garnered over more than twenty years of technology
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Parabellum Markets has deployed FlexTrade Systems MaxxTrader as its full STP and white label FX trading system to aggregate liquidity and process Spot currencies, Forwards, NDFs, Swaps and Precious Metals.
”We are excited to announce our relationship with FlexTrade,” says Nathan Halfon, Managing Partner, Parabellum Markets. “Their MaxxTrader platform is a stunning solution to add to our eFX execution business for Spot, Forwards, NDF, Precious Metals and Swaps. With valuable features, such as Full Amount environment for large GUI clips or on demand throttling for API customers, it brings our trading services to a whole new level. And with FlexTrade’s
- 24/11/2014
Archway Technology Partners is to acquire WealthTouch Holdings (WealthTouch), a provider of consolidated investment reporting services to ultra-high net worth families, family offices, wealth advisors and foundations.
Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
The acquisition of WealthTouch accelerates Archway’s growth strategy as it pursues new opportunities in the wealth management industry. By combining the best of both firms, Archway will be the undisputed leader in providing technology solutions and outsourcing services to private wealth management firms.
“Over the past twelve years, Archway has built a strong brand known for delivering next-generation technology and exceptional client service
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By James Williams – Lugano is the principal city of Ticino, in Switzerland’s southernmost region and is the Italian speaking region of the country. Milan in the north of Italy is less than a one-hour drive away. Lugano has a long tradition as a financial centre; its first bank was established more than 150 years ago. There are nearly 60 banks and many other financial operators, making Lugano the third main financial hub in Switzerland after Zurich and Geneva.
In total, there are nearly 300 operators in the Ticino financial centre working directly or indirectly in the management of traditional
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By FinanceMalta – Of the 600-plus investment funds registered in Malta it is estimated that at least 85 per cent of them can be characterised as being in the EUR20-100m range.
This means that for alternative fund managers who don’t have grand plans to grow their funds beyond the EUR100m threshold they can choose to remain under the PIF regime – which the island’s regulator the MFSA wisely chose to retain alongside the AIFMD – and privately place their fund(s). This can help managers avoid falling under the scope of the directive, providing them with an alternative fund product that other EU domiciles
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By Jo Stoddart (pictured), Quintessential Relocation Consultants – Quality of life isn’t easy to measure – perhaps because it is more readily defined through its absence. A gradual waning of the old joie de vivre, a lack of spring in your step, a busy schedule that feels like Ground Hog day…
Relocating to Guernsey offers the chance to create a new and exciting work/life balance that could re-inspire the whole family. Located approximately 70 miles south of England and a few miles away from France, it offers a quality of life far removed from the daily grind. Whether you are attracted
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Fiona Le Poidevin (pictured), Chief Executive of Guernsey Finance, explains why issues of substance are driving up interest among fund managers in the potential upside of relocating to Guernsey.
During the last year we have seen increased interest among fund managers in the potential upside of relocating operations to Guernsey. A contributing catalyst has been the introduction of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), including the end of the transitional provisions in jurisdictions such as the UK.
AIFMD
AIFMD has introduced some potentially onerous requirements but managers can put themselves out of scope by establishing their funds
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By James Williams (pictured) – Fund numbers in the British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) remain steady in 2014 with 53 mutual fund licenses having been granted during the first half of 2014 according to statistics released by the BVI Financial Services Commission.
There are now 1,538 active mutual funds in operation, just slightly down on last year’s Q2 figure of 1,567 funds. Of greater contrast is the increase in the number of limited partnerships that have been formed; a total of 27 LPs were recorded in Q2 2014 compared to 16 in Q2 2013.
The BVI remains highly favoured, especially with
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By Aliya Allen (pictured), CEO & Executive Director, Bahamas Financial Services Board – It is not by chance that The Bahamas is amongst the most successful international financial centres in the region today. More than 80 years of thought, effort and co-operation have produced ideal conditions for High Net Worth individuals, families and businesses as well as funds related companies to manage wealth efficiently in comfort and style. The country’s mature financial services industry, established infrastructure, progressive government, tax neutral environment and luxury lifestyle all have been carefully cultivated to satisfy the specific needs of the most exclusive clientele.
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