Trading Platforms

See below for a list of independently written IBS Journal news and feature articles and IBS Intelligence Research vendor profiles, case studies and market analysis related to Trading Platforms in order of publication date.

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The term ‘trading system’ often has the connotation of ‘trading method’ or way of trading rather than referring to the computer system that is used to process trades. That computer system is often referred to as the ‘trading platform’ or ‘dealing room system’ to differentiate it from the ‘trading system’ which may be some empirical method used to assist traders in judging when to enter into buy trades and when to enter into sell trades.

The trading platform may be designed for specific types of market such as futures and options, foreign exchange, fixed income securities, derivatives, etc. and will enable traders to examine various pricing, model various scenarios and capture and execute the trade.

They will typically include some form of portfolio or history of accumulated trades that can be ‘marked-to-market’ (i.e. priced using current market prices not those at which they were traded) to show some sort of trading performance and risk management reporting.

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Article: M&I rolls out Calypso as front-to-back platform

02 October 2008

US regional bank holding company, Marshall and Ilsley Corporation (M&I), is well under way in its installation of Version 10 of the Calypso system from Calypso Technology. The system will be used for derivatives management and trading.

Article: Nasdaq OMX sets out revised platform plans

02 October 2008

Following the merger of OMX and Nasdaq a new technology roadmap has been devised involving a fusion of components as the way forward, rather than a rewrite.

Article: Nasdaq OMX has a reverse at Hong Kong Mercantile

02 October 2008

The newly formed Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange (HKMEx) has reversed a decision to go with Nasdaq OMX for its trading platform and has signed instead to become the first Asian customer of Swedish supplier, Cinnober.

Article: Data issues highlighted with market fragmentation

02 October 2008

The emergence of alternative trading platforms is causing trade data issues according to a number of the upstarts.

Article: Rumours suggest FXMarketSpace investor, CME Group, is to end involvement in the project...

19 September 2008

This month's news in brief stories.

Article: Testing has started of Euroclear's LoanReach and DTCC's Loan/Serv syndicated lending offerings

17 September 2008

You wait ages for a post-trade syndicated lending solution to come along... There are now initiatives on both sides of the Atlantic, with testing of Euroclear's LoanReach under way with ten institutions, and the DTCC's Loan/Serv at a similar point.

Article: TT delivers connectivity on many fronts

01 September 2008

LME connectivity is just one part of a bigger exchange connectivity challenge for Trading Technologies International, reports Tanya Andreasyan.

Article: Timing right for major middle office improvements

02 July 2008

According to a new survey focusing on the middle office, namely automation of the trade verification process, there is still a lot of room for improvement in trade processing.

Article: GL Trade launches Instant Brokerage back office solution

02 July 2008

GL Trade unveiled a new back office component, dubbed Instant Brokerage, at the recent IDX Exhibition in London. It is an 'autonomous product that offers complete coverage of the brokerage business, from both sides – receivables and payables'.

Article: Oslo Børs/Nasdaq OMX consider system options

30 May 2008

Norwegian exchange, Oslo Børs is having second thoughts about purchasing a new trading platform, dubbed Genium Trading, from Nasdaq OMX. This comes less than a year after the Genium offering was introduced to the market.

Article: MTS pushes into Brazil and eyes other markets

30 May 2008

MTS Group has signed an agreement with the Brazilian Ministry of Finance to create an electronic market for trading international bonds. Brazil is MTS's second international foray after Israel.

Article: MF Global extends agreement with Patsystems

30 May 2008

MF Global has extended its agreement with Patsystems in order to offer connectivity to the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Article: Financial Objects launches oil trading platform

21 May 2008

Financial Objects is launching a version of its Energycredit global credit risk management solution geared specifically to oil trading. Its core functions have been developed under the guidance and business specification of Shell Trading. A go-live...

Article: MyTreasury: From little acorns...

21 May 2008

MyTreasury is ICAP's new online trading platform that began life as the home-made answer to one disgruntled treasurer's need to manage his surplus cash. As full launch gets underway, CFS looks at how one man's idea has come to fruition with a little...

Article: Eurobase joins FIX rush with Siena adaptor

28 April 2008

Eurobase International has launched a FIX adaptor for Siena Gateway, its near-zero latency price delivery and deal execution platform.

Article: Citi partners Saxo for small online FX trade service

24 April 2008

Citigroup and Saxo Bank have launched CitiFX Pro, an online trading platform. The service will be aimed at individuals and smaller institutions.

Article: Sungard pushes STN into Europe

01 April 2008

Sungard has gained FSA approval opening the gateway to the rest of Europe for its Sungard Transaction Network trading and connectivity solutions. The vendor raises its hopes.

Article: CME study highlights electronic FX trading trends

01 April 2008

A global survey carried out by CME reveals a market of changing fortunes.

Article: Clearing & Settlement: New battlegrounds

01 April 2008

The latest battleground looks to be clearing and settlement as the exchanges and others turn their attention to this side of the business.

Article: Two Middle Eastern wins for TCS Financial Solutions...

06 March 2008

TCS Financial Solutions has had two Middle Eastern wins for its Bancs Securities Trading solution. The vendor is looking at the region as a large potential market for its platform.

Article: TradeNet launches Jussour network for brokerage firms in the Middle East...

29 February 2008

TradeNet launches Jussour network for brokerage firms in the Middle East. saudi arabia, trading platforms

Article: Carbon trading market hots up

28 February 2008

The market-based response to climate change has seen a number of emissions trading players jostle for position. What are they offering and what are their chances of survival?