Ambitious start-up looking to take on legacy data platforms launches
FinTech firm Finbourne has released an early access programme for its flagship cloud-based investment data management platform, LUSID.
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Blockchain vendor R3 to launch new office in Dublin following expansion plans
Dublin will be R3’s second European office and is set to open in 2020 as part of the vendor’s rapid expansion plans.
Bloomberg acquires RegTek.Solutions to expand reporting hub
RegTek.Solutions will be integrated with the Bloomberg regulatory reporting hub, as well as its data and trading systems.
Northern Trust rolls out machine learning tech for securities lending
Northern Trust will leverage machine learning to project demand for equities in the securities lending market and grow revenues.
Blockchain vendor R3 doubles London office amid hiring spree
R3 is looking to expand its global headcount from 215 to almost 300 by the end of the year.
Securities services industry on the tipping point for greater API adoption
Commercial interest in APIs is rapidly growing among securities services providers, enabling for custodians to launch new self-service tools.
FIX goes live with post-trade messaging service and enters SWIFT territory
Known as the standard electronic protocol for pre-trade communications and trade execution, FIX launches new post-trade messaging template.
Dutch bank NIBC automates post-trade ops with Torstone Technology
Torstone Technology became one one of the few post-trade technology vendors to go live on the Amazon Web Services platform.
SS&C’s Bill Stone: Still on a roll
Bill Stone has taken SS&C from his basement to a 22,000-strong technology and fund administration giant and is still looking to evolve with new trends and inspire a new generation.
Citi rolls out digital proxy voting platform to Europe
Following the launch in the UK last year, Citi's Proxymity has processed over $22.5 billion worth of shares during UK shareholder meetings.