4th Story has completed the general release of its customisable matching engine, 4S. Arches. Fully FIX compliant, the engine is particularly suited for specialised products where generating and concentrating liquidity is a challenge such as OTC fixed income, derivatives, niche
Axioma, a provider of enterprise market risk and portfolio management solutions, has launched a new version of Axioma Portfolio Analytics (APA) and Risk Model Machine (RMM), the first release of 2017. New features include faster performance attribution and risk analysis
PraxisIFM Group, one of the largest independent financial services operations based in the Channel Islands, has listed on The International Stock Exchange (TISE). The Guernsey-registered business, with assets under administration in excess of USD40 billion and revenues of more than
Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (SPDB) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen capital market ties between Singapore and Shanghai. Under the MOU, SGX and SPDB will work closely as strategic partners to
Nasdaq has signed an agreement with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) to upgrade the technological infrastructure of Hong Kong's main derivatives market, including trading, clearing and real-time risk management technologies. The agreement also extends the existing relationship for an additional
The European Energy Exchange (EEX) will launch financially settled power futures for Germany against the background of a possible split of the German-Austrian price zone. The new products will be available for exchange trading and trade registration as of 25
Thomson Reuters has launched QA Point, a cloud-based application that enables asset managers to use quantitative approaches in making investing decisions designed to increase productivity and create better results and accelerated internal collaboration. QA Point uses a point-and-click interface and
Hedge fund intelligence provider Sanostro is teaming up with IFS Independent Financial Services to develop tailored solutions for pension funds and other institutional investors in Switzerland. IFS is a specialised consultant and asset manager with a dedicated team focusing on
Linedata has launched an updated version of its portfolio management system, Linedata Global Hedge. Designed to meet the needs of the hedge fund and institutional investment communities, the new features of Linedata Global Hedge provide clients with total control of
Global Merces has selected FundCount, a Boston-based provider of accounting and investment analysis software, to support the firm’s fund administration operations. FundCount provides a single integrated interface through which Global Merces will be able to calculate and manage the
