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LTX Partners with MultiLynq to Enhance Fixed Income Trading Platform Connectivity
LTX, a subsidiary of Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc., has integrated with MultiLynq, a provider of electronic trading solutions, to enhance the connectivity of its AI-driven corporate bond trading platform. The collaboration is set to streamline the onboarding process for dealers and asset managers, by leveraging MultiLynq’s API and to facilitate easier integration with the LTX…
AI Integration in Capital Markets: Current Trends and Future Directions
Although artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been widely used in the capital markets sector since the 2000s, the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) within the last 18 months has spurred a significant increase in investment in AI tools and technologies. This trend is set to continue as AI is deployed and utilised…
Interoperability and AI in Trading Workflows
Emerging capabilities in AI and interoperability are transforming trading workflows, with the promise of heightened levels of collaboration and personalisation resulting in greater efficiency and performance. The potential of these new technologies is encouraging financial firms to modernise their trader desktops and streamline operational processes. With AI and generative AI (GenAI) in particular still nascent…
Symphony Expands Global Presence with New Office in Abu Dhabi
Symphony, the markets infrastructure and technology platform, is to open a commercial office in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in the UAE’s capital. This move highlights Symphony’s commitment to the Middle Eastern & North African (MENA) market and its confidence in the region’s commercial potential. The expansion into Abu Dhabi aligns…
TS Imagine Expands TradeSmart Fixed Income EMS with TDS Automated Trading
TS Imagine, the trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions vendor, has included TDS Automated Trading (TDSAT) in its TradeSmart Fixed Income EMS platform. TDSAT, a market-maker in municipal and investment grade corporate bonds, provides buy-side clients direct access to fixed income dealers, with pricing information, dealer quotes, and real-time trade data. This addition marks the…
MENA – A Compelling Capital Markets Destination
As the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region undergoes a significant evolution from its traditional reliance on oil revenues to establishing itself as a dynamic financial market, exchanges and market intermediaries in the region are embracing advanced technologies to support their burgeoning financial services ecosystems. For international firms looking to take advantage of this…
Trading Tech Front and Centre at AFCM Conference in Doha
Last week witnessed an impressive gathering of exchange CEOs and senior market and technology practitioners from across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) at the Arab Federation of Capital Markets’ (AFCM) annual conference. At the event – this year in Doha, Qatar, and hosted by AFCM general secretary Rami El-Dokany – leaders met to…
Yaala Labs Powers Carbonplace’s New Carbon Credit Market with P8 Platform
Yaala Labs, the global market infrastructure provider, has announced the successful launch of its P8 platform at Carbonplace, global carbon credit transaction network, to facilitate. the operation of its voluntary carbon market. The integration, initiated in late 2023, leverages Yaala Labs’ advanced cloud-native P8 technology, which supports a range of functionalities including tokenisation, primary and…
Appital Integrates Insights with FactSet’s Portware EMS to Enhance Liquidity Sourcing for Asset Managers
Appital, the price discovery and liquidity sourcing platform, has announced the full integration of Appital Insights with FactSet’s Portware EMS, enabling one-click access to critical liquidity data for asset management clients. The integration includes the ‘Live Watchlist’ feature, enabling buy-side institutions to discreetly evaluate the feasibility of executing large Average Daily Volume (ADV) orders. Launched…
Finastra Partners with OpenFin to Enhance Kondor Treasury Management System
Finastra has teamed up with OpenFin to upgrade its Kondor bank treasury management system, aiming to strengthen the user experience with advanced workspaces and streamlined workflows. The collaboration leverages OpenFin’s “Workspace Anywhere” technology, enabling Kondor users to access the system through web browsers or a dedicated desktop application. The enhanced Kondor system will incorporate microservices,…