Technology is key to managing the complexity of global short selling

Short selling is a widespread trading strategy and a key…

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How are brokers and technology vendors responding to commoditization in capital markets?

Commoditization, the process by which specialized and bespoke products and…

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Yen carry trade volatility a reminder that trusted technology and partnerships matter

In early August 2024, the Japanese markets experienced a major…

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Managing developments in Canadian market structure

Canada is a major global capital market, making up 2.7%…

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New US IG issuers tantalize convertible bond market as volumes rise

Investment-grade companies are becoming a driving force behind a new…

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Retail trading

Fluctuating retail volumes pose a challenge for brokers

Retail trading has been on a steady upward trajectory for…

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After a smooth migration to T+1, what does the road ahead look like?

Major North American Markets (US, Canada, and Mexico) transitioned to…

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European venues and brokers seek to capitalize on the growing retail trading space

Stakeholders from across the industry are keen to encourage the…

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UK has opportunity to reinvigorate LSE IPOs following FCA reforms – experts – Analysis

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) unveiling of its long-awaited listing reform has…

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automated trading systems

Automated trading systems offer benefits across the whole lifecycle

Automated trading and algorithms do the heavy lifting on trading…

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Self-provisioning is a key competitive advantage for buy-side algo providers

Buy-side investment firms have increasingly demanding requirements for control and…

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Regulation matters: What are regulators focusing on around the globe?

For financial firms to manage the complex global regulatory environment…

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nuam: How to prepare for LATAM’s great exchange integration

Efforts to integrate the capital markets of Colombia, Peru and…

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The strategic edge of multi-asset trading in a volatile world

Multi-asset investing is not a new concept, but it has…

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Algo trading in India surges but still has room to grow

Algorithmic trading increasingly dominates stock markets, with around 80% of…

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new FCA regulations

Food for thought: ION Fidessa’s Regulation for Breakfast focused on the new FCA regulations

Recently, we welcomed colleagues from across the capital markets to…

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India’s ambitious move to same-day settlement and beyond

Confidence is high, and Indian authorities are in no rush…

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​​As connectivity gets more complex, new approaches are needed

​The electronic trading landscape has undergone rapid transformation in recent…

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Deciphering the meteoric rise of India’s capital markets

India is on the move and it’s moving fast. That’s…

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Regulation matters: the near horizon for Europe in 2024

New EU transparency-related changes applied from 1 January 2024. To comply,…

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The changing landscape of electronic trading in the APAC region

Electronic trading is on the rise in markets across the…

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Upcoming changes in the Japanese equities markets

The Japan Exchange Group (JPX) has announced a range of…

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Hong Kong’s new dual counter listings model: Challenges and opportunities for brokers

In June 2023, the HKEX launched its new dual counter…

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Algorithmic trading – monitoring and management

The rationale for algorithmic trading has always been to reduce…

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The new features of Fidessa Spotlight in two minutes

One of the initiatives we’re most excited about this year…

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The road to desktop interoperability

Desktop interoperability is a longstanding concern for capital markets firms.…

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Trading solutions for the Indian capital markets: The current landscape

The Indian capital markets are experiencing a period of rapid…

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support hybrid working

How can trading platforms support hybrid working?

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed millions of people into home workers…

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t 1 trade settlement

India introduces T+1 trade settlement

On 27 January 2023, the Securities and Exchange Board of…

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The India equities market in two minutes

The Indian capital markets are dynamic, diverse, and increasingly innovative.…

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The rise of regional brokers in APAC presents challenges and opportunities

The ongoing process of economic development and integration in South-East…

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The changing status of dark pools in the European equities landscape

Dark venues have been a significant part of the European…

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Workflow automation through algo wheels – counting the costs?

The demands and expectations of buy-side firms are constantly driving…

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FIX Connect technology of the future

The world of electronic trading has been changing rapidly over…

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Thoughts from the STA Market Structure conference 2021

We were among the many in-person participants at the Securities…

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trading-algorithms

Trading algorithms of the future

As algorithmic trading has evolved over the years, both AI…

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Automation of existing software platforms: Part 3

Customization of existing trading platforms is a vital process within…

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Brexit concept. United Kingdom and European Union flags on chess pawns

UK regulators hit the reset button

As the UK gets ready to hit the reset button…

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Real-Time Database Technology you can bank on

Advances in Real-time Database technology are driving faster order throughput…

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Display Order Facility in US Equity Markets

Efficient price discovery is essential to the smooth functioning of…

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Automation of existing software platforms – part 2

Evolving the capability of existing trading platforms is a vital…

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Successful consolidated audit trail Phase 2c go live

On April 26, ION Markets marked a significant Consolidated Audit…

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Low-Touch woes vs Restaurant Wars

The other night, I was rewatching an episode from the…

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Regulatory challenges of trading Asian equities and the growth of the Swaps market

When trading equities around the world, most investors understand the…

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Automating existing software platforms

Adding additional automation within existing order workflow systems is never…

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The future of trading system display technology

Following my recent article on trading screen design, I had…

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Brexit: Liquidity shifts post transition period

After a difficult 12 months, Brexit finally happened. However, the…

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Brexit: Cross-border trade publication

Under MiFID post-trade transparency rules, equity trades must be published…

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New asset class in town

A new asset class comes to town!

We often hear in the press of new trading venues,…

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The benefits of a good order management system during a pandemic

Trading rooms of the world have been shrinking since the…

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Three display functions that all trading systems should embrace

When trading moved from trading floors and into the digital…

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