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Automated processing of derivatives increasing, says Isda
Automated trade confirmations account for around one-third of all credit derivatives transactions and 20% of plain vanilla swaps trades, according to the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (Isda).
Icap platforms get regulator approval
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has given Icap the go-ahead to offer its BrokerTec and Garban trading platforms in Singapore. The UK-based inter-dealer broker announced yesterday that the Singaporean watchdog has designated the platforms as…
Bear Stearns to implement new risk reporting data system
Prompted by increased trading volumes and regulation, Bear Stearns is currently in the final stages of testing a data management system for use in its risk reporting.
Goldman launches Barx rival
Goldman Sachs has followed in Barclays Capital’s footsteps by launching an electronic trading platform on Bloomberg for interest rate derivatives.
Scrittura incorporates WordML for trade documents
Scrittura, the New York-based technology firm specialising in document automation, has introduced WordML to its product range. The addition is aimed at speeding up the trade settlement process and reducing operational risk in documentation drafting.
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Barclays launches Barx in Asia
Barclays Capital has launched Barx, its online single-dealer interest rate swaps trading platform, in the Asia-Pacific. The electronic platform will enable the region’s investors to trade US dollar and yen interest rate swaps through their Bloomberg…
TriOptima opens New York office
Stockholm-based technology firm TriOptima has opened a New York office and hired Susan Hinko as managing director of TriOptima North America.
Bloomberg and TradeWeb enter multi-dealer electronic swaps trading fray
Competition in dealer-client electronic euro swaps trading is heating up with the launch of two new 'request-for-quote' (RFQ) multi-dealer interest rates swaps platforms in quick succession.
TriOptima to use Markit's Red database
TriOptima, a Swedish technology firm specialising in tear-ups of unwanted over-the-counter swaps from counterparties’ portfolios, has teamed up with Markit to use its reference entity database (Red).
Lehman set to launchfloating-rate ABS index
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TriOptima launches oil swap tear-up service
TriOptima, the Stockholm-based financial technology firm specialising in an over-the-counter swap 'tear-up' service, has extended its capabilities to oil swaps.
Wachovia seeks to improve risk data
Wachovia is implementing the AC Plus data management system from Dutch vendor Asset Control within its corporate investment bank to improve risk management.
Ubitrade launches margin risk management tool
Ubitrade, the Paris-based provider of derivatives trading technology acquired by GL Trade in the first quarter of 2004, has released RiskUbix, a new margin risk management module.
HSBC provides clients with forex charting tools
HSBC has begun rolling out a web-based currency data charting application from UK vendor TraderMade to its corporate and investment clients. The application, called FX Charting, will support trading and hedging strategy decisions.
WestLB goes live with Russian bond index
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Reuters joins bond trading revolution
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Fitch to acquire Algorithmics
Fitch Group announced today that it is to acquire Algorithmics, a leader in enterprise risk management. The transaction, valued at $175 million, is expected to close in January 2005. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.
Building success in risk technology
The results of Risk ’s first-ever technology rankings – voted for byover 350 users of risk-based software products – show a highlycompetitive industry where firms must strive to stay abreast offinancial innovation. Clive Davidson reports
Credit correlation model debuts on Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley’s credit correlation model has been made available on Bloomberg today. The model can be used to price basket and single-tranche credit derivatives.
Barx proves catalyst for electronic swaps, says Icap’s Spencer
The move by UK investment bank Barclays Capital to offer live interest rate swaps prices via Bloomberg terminals is the catalyst that will drive the electronic trading of interest rate swaps, according to Icap chief executive Michael Spencer.
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