As traders look for the fastest way to trade, one connectivity provider may have an answer: Sending data and trade orders via microwaves. So, what happens when it rains?
With profits down due to lower volumes and declining volatility in U.S. stocks, high-frequency traders face growing pressure to find new markets and innovate when speed is not enough.
Facing a dilemma of how to compete with dark pools and internalizers, exchanges are planning their own dark venues to offer better prices to retail investors.
In the midst of a bad economy and lower trading volumes, the buy side balances the need to cut costs and consolidate OMS and EMS platforms, while chasing the best integrated solution.
After Goldman Sachs discovered that Bloomberg journos were keeping track of their viewing habits over their Bloomberg terminals, traders have some decisions to make about the company that provides their market data, trading tools, IM and more.
Advanced Trading takes you on an exclusive tour of Abel Noser’s New York trading floor, where the agency broker known for transaction cost analysis, is customizing algorithms for the buy side, while growing its fixed income trading and transitions business.
Advanced Trading takes you on an exclusive tour of Abel Noser’s New York trading floor, where the agency broker known for transaction cost analysis, is customizing algorithms for the buy side, while growing its fixed income trading and transitions business.
Negative Sentiment Create Headwinds for AppleApril 23, 2013As Apple's valuation continues to slide, investors wonder if there is an upside for the technology pioneer's stock price.
Fidelity Contrafund Cut Apple Stake 3 Pct in DecemberJanuary 30, 2013Portfolio manager Will Danoff,
whose $85 billion Fidelity Contrafund is the largest active
shareholder in Apple Inc, trimmed his holdings in the
maker of the iPhone by 3.1 percent in December.
CTO On Apple's iPhone: No, Thanks.September 14, 2012In the week that Apple unveiled the new iPhone 5, one trading company's CTO isn't among the impressed.
Fire Up Your iPad, Build Your Own AlgoApril 19, 2012UBS QUOD Studio lets you build 'unique, advanced' algorithms that are 'tested for execution quality by quantitative strategists' on your Apple tablet.
Hedge Funds Want Their iPadsMarch 08, 2011In addition to being an excellent platform for playing Angry Birds, Apple's iPad has the potential to push the laptop out of the picture at hedge funds.
Holidays Arrive Early for JPMorgan's Investment BankersDecember 01, 2010In addition to the fat year-end bonuses it doles out in either good markets or nasty recessions, JPMorgan & Chase Co. has another pricey stocking stuffer in mind for its investment bankers this year: Apple Inc.'s iPad.
Morgan Stanley iPad Application Takes Aim at Institutional ClientsAugust 23, 2010Morgan Stanley announced the launch of an application on Apple Inc.’s iPad that aims to let institutional clients view reports on fixed income markets, stocks, currencies and economics.
Hedge Funds Take a HitJanuary 20, 2009Hedge fund assets are falling and prime brokerage relationships are changing but during tough times a focus on improving technology can be a big differentiator.
How Buy Side Trading Has ChangedJanuary 20, 2009The wake of 2008’s turbulent market conditions has left behind a new trading landscape, one that is different and one that is unique. Buy side traders share their thoughts on how trading has changed for them.
Communication Is Key to SurvivalJanuary 19, 2009Liquidity has becoming increasingly fragmented in today’s market, making communication between traders and everyone involved in the trading process key.
Success Requires a Global Perspective January 19, 2009A global view of the markets is more important today than ever before and liquidity remains key to the buy-side trader.
Exchange Consolidation Wave Is Expected to Continue in 2008October 31, 2007U.S. exchanges are seeking mergers overseas and looking to consolidate with U.S. regional exchanges to diversify into multiple asset classes and cut technology costs.
