Trading technology

Anatomy of the Perfect Trade

Posted by fixglobal February 12, 2019 0

A “one size fits all” approach to the use of algos has taken hold in some areas of the market, reflected in the tendency to plug the parameters of a trade in and let it run.

Building a Smarter Financial Desktop

Posted by fixglobal January 29, 2019 0

What is the key to a smarter financial desktop? The right tools that allow engineers to bring an end to disparate financial applications.

More FinTech M&A Ahead

Posted by fixglobal January 22, 2019 0

By Shanny Basar, Markets Media 2018 was very busy for M&A of financial technology providers and 2019 is set for more.

Big Data: Navigating the Hype of AI and Machine Learning

Posted by fixglobal November 27, 2018 0

By David Firmin, MD and Head of Global Trading Research, Instinet With all the big talk about big data, we must make better sense of machine learning and AI applications.

The Weakest Link: balancing algorithmic expertise and fundamental understanding in trading

Posted by fixglobal November 27, 2018 0

By Max Rybinski, Head of Proprietary Trading, JM Asset Management Ltd. As algo trading extends further from institutional into retail trading, how well do today’s traders know the tools they use?

ING Brings AI to Bond Trading

Posted by fixglobal November 27, 2018 0

By Shanny Basar, Markets Media ING has created an artificial intelligence tool with Dutch asset manager PGGM to help investors make quicker decisions

Data Science and the Trading Desk

Posted by fixglobal November 20, 2018 0

By Terry Flanagan, MarketsMedia Brokers are incorporating tenets of the scientific method into their own pursuits of buying and selling blocks of equity.

Outsourcing Can Help ATSs Jump Regulatory Reporting Hurdles

Posted by fixglobal November 20, 2018 0

By Paul Roland, Global Head of Markets & Services, Banks & Brokers, Nasdaq Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs) in the US already spend a significant amount of resources on regulatory reporting.

Best Execution And The “Electronification” Of High Touch Trading

Posted by fixglobal November 20, 2018 0

By Michael Mollemans, Head of Sales Trading Asia-Pacific, Pavilion Global Markets Best execution is an evolving process, and so it is incumbent upon us to anticipate the trend in service expectations.

Building the Next Generation of Algos

Posted by fixglobal November 13, 2018 0

By Kathryn Zhao, Global Head of Electronic Trading, Cantor Fitzgerald Is it time for a new breed of algo?

Internationalising China’s Trading Standards

Posted by fixglobal October 16, 2018 0

CFETS is keen to work closely with the FIX organization and ISO TC68 to improve standardization in China’s domestic market and share its experiences with the world.

Technology For The Portfolio Lifecycle

Posted by fixglobal October 1, 2018 0

Buy-side technology continues to evolve, but solutions offering different pieces of the portfolio lifecycle form a patchwork landscape.

Global Volumes Shifting Toward the Close

Posted by fixglobal September 18, 2018 0

By Niamh Golden, Director, Analytics, ITG The move of trading volume to the end of the day in Asia and globally highlights a large natural liquidity event even for those not benchmarked to the close directly.

Short-Term Alpha Signals

Posted by fixglobal September 12, 2018 0

By Andrew Royal, Head of APAC Autobahn Analytics and Algorithms, Deutsche Bank. Identifying short-term alpha signals in the market can improve trading strategy logic.

Applying Technology To High-Touch Trading

Posted by fixglobal September 12, 2018 0

By Lee Bray, Head of Asia Pacific Equities Trading, J.P. Morgan Asset Management. New technologies are improving single stock trading processes and creating a more structured environment.

Limitations On The Use Of Artificial Intelligence

Posted by fixglobal August 28, 2018 0

By Ambrose Tan, Head of Dealing - Asia Pacific, Aberdeen Standard Investments.The successful application of the latest technologies to trade execution requires clear and consistent rules.

The Future Of Social Investing – And It Is Not About Blockchain

Posted by fixglobal August 21, 2018 0

Tan T-Kiang, Chief Technology Officer, Grasshopper. AI and ML should be commoditised for the financial industry, but implementation suffers from technology weaknesses, data inadequacies and human inertia.

The Future Of Bitcoin

Posted by fixglobal August 21, 2018 0

An interview with Elizabeth Stark, Cofounder and CEO, Lightning Labs. The keynote speaker at the 16th FIX Asia Pacific Trading Summit discusses bitcoin, blockchain and the tech industry.

Optimizing Trading Workflows With Agile Platforms

Posted by fixglobal August 14, 2018 0

A GlobalTrading Roundtable Discussion. Buy-side trading desks have unique requirements, but all need to future-proof their platforms, say participants at a roundtable hosted by TradingScreen.

MiFID II’s Impact On The Trading Desk

Posted by fixglobal August 14, 2018 0

By Fabien Oreve, Global Head of Trading, Candriam. Market fragmentation and tougher trade execution reporting requirements compel greater investment in technology and also a more stringent selection of brokers.

Buy Side + FinTech + Big Data = ?

Posted by fixglobal August 7, 2018 0

By Nicholas Greenland, Managing Director, Global Head of Broker/Dealer Relations at BNY Mellon Investment Management. Assessing which products and firms to work with can be overwhelming, so cooperation is essential.

Seizing Innovation In A New Era

Posted by fixglobal August 7, 2018 0

By Rupert Walker, Managing Editor, GlobalTrading. The challenges and opportunities of new technologies preoccupied delegates at the recent FIX Asia Pacific Trading Summit.

VWAP Trap: Volatility And The Perils Of Strategy Selection

Posted by fixglobal July 31, 2018 0

By Erin Stanton, Managing Director, Trading Analytics, ITG. Historical performance indicates that traders should reduce their use of VWAP strategies during spikes in market volatility.