Tag Archives: financial
Execution Speed Under Further Scrutiny – ParFX Proves Value of Randomization Design
24
2013
Tradition’s ParFX proves value of randomization process 1 month after the spot FX platform made its entrance to the market as a result of concerns over trading advantages from high speed computers.
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CFTC Reviews Obligations to Report Omnibus Account Information – White Label Partnerships Under Spotlight
23
2013
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission yesterday issued an advisory relating to the standard requirement by the US regulator to maintain correct reporting of omnibus accounts according to rule 17.04a.
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The Danish open-source trading platform and Sucden Financial’s liquidity solution comes into effect today, facilitating access to spot FX, spot bullion, futures, equities and CFDs, all on an STP basis through the system.
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Non-profit industry messaging organization FIX Protocol has launched new guidelines for post-trade processing as part of an initiative to standardize procedures internationally and maximize efficiency.
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Singaporean financial services giant PhillipCapital enters Australia with a view to further expansion of its international footprint, signalling the company’s interest in pursuing a Western client base.
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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is set to implement new rules designated External Business Conduct Standards (EBCS) for swap dealers and major swap participants dealing with counterparties, under which a series of criteria must be met. As part …
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Canadian Regulator To Implement New Electronic Trading Rules in May – RealTick EMS Prepares its Platform
26
2013
Boston may be home to Eze Software Group, but the company has set its sights north of the border in ensuring readiness for the proposed regulatory changes by federal Canadian regulator IIROC. The company’s RealTick EMS is a broker-neutral global …
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Acting Director George Canellos and former federal prosecutor Andrew Ceresney have been named Co-Directors of the Division of Enforcement. 48 year old Mr. Canellos has been serving as Acting Director since January, …
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Kept In The Dark By Credit Suisse – Non-disclosure of Trading Volume on Crossfinder Platform
22
2013
Swiss banking institution Credit Suisse has stopped voluntarily disclosing the amount of trading volume on its Crossfinder platform, the world’s largest dark pool, highlighting the debate over the transparency of U.S. equities markets. Last year, FXCM entered into a joint …
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Fidessa Sets Sights on The Far East – Provides Pan-Asian Single Connection To Buy and Sell-Side Firms
22
2013
Over the last year, high-performance trading and information solutions provider Fidessa Group has been committing itself to growth within certain segments of the market, one of which is the derivatives industry. During June last year, the company appointed two new …
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