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Today, January 27, 2012
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Top brand hedge funds lost big in 2011, but a unique approach to capital raising yielded growth for some..
Posted on: 03:37 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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The steady decline in market volatility over recent weeks has left traders with a clearer picture of the marketplace..
Posted on: 02:41 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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The government of Kuwait will look to spin off its holding of its national stock exchange as part of recently enacted regulation..
Posted on: 02:40 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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Canada has been long-criticized for its lack of diversity, and the country is now saying farewell to an industrial mainstay..
Posted on: 02:30 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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Data issues dominate discussions..
Posted on: 12:23 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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CFTC would assign responsibility to SEFs and DCMs for determining if swap is available to trade..
Posted on: 12:23 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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Incumbent exchanges churn out new offerings..
Posted on: 12:22 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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The Young Professionals Committee of Susan G..
Posted on: 12:09 PM EDT, January 27, 2012.
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Yesterday, January 26, 2012
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Three months after the introduction of alternative trading system Chi-X Australia, the nation’s number two stock exchange counters in a move to bolster its standing..
Posted on: 03:04 PM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Latin America’s markets continue to be among the leaders of the global emerging markets as they welcome algorithmic trading strategies..
Posted on: 03:03 PM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Out with the emerging markets, and China, and in with the U..
Posted on: 02:59 PM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Today’s top market theme is risk management, but current ways of safeguarding investments may be hindering, not helping, firms, according to buy-side manager..
Posted on: 01:13 PM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Legal identity identifiers to enable tracking of transactions..
Posted on: 11:18 AM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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OptionsCity’s Freeway enables multiasset algo design..
Posted on: 11:18 AM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Hedge funds react to regulatory and investor demands..
Posted on: 11:17 AM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Italian luxury brand Salvatore Ferragamo is debuting its spring and summer ready-to-wear line for American shoppers on its website today, joining other designers who are increasingly moving sales operations online..
Posted on: 11:08 AM EDT, January 26, 2012.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
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With the issues late last year surrounding Pipeline Financial Group putting a black eye on the trading community, the dark pool operator will look to shift the focus of its operations going forward..
Posted on: 04:20 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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A shrinking sell-side may be inevitable, but some buy-side firms don’t care to wait..
Posted on: 03:50 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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With the ongoing macroeconomic issues continuing to linger, trading activity and volumes will remain suppressed..
Posted on: 01:37 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Islands of automation complicate the task of distributing information in real time..
Posted on: 01:17 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Rules could lock funds and commodity pools out of institutional FX market..
Posted on: 01:17 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Portware PRO delivers out-of-the-box trading and execution for firms that can’t support internal development..
Posted on: 01:16 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Emerging Asian investors have shifted eyes from China to India, but the latter is now due for headwinds..
Posted on: 11:21 AM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Sometimes, you just want to be shown the way, and with this Markets Media Lifestyle guide to this coming week's brew tastings (starting with tonight's must-tries), finding the way to beer nirvana in New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia has just become a whole lot easier..
Posted on: 04:19 PM EDT, January 25, 2012.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
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Firms greatly expand use of managed outsourcing..
Posted on: 05:06 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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DTCC’s interest-rates repository receives trade data from MarkitSERV..
Posted on: 05:06 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Banks and hedge funds respond to European Parliament’s consultation..
Posted on: 05:05 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Much of January has been systematic in nature vis-à-vis U..
Posted on: 05:05 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Broker-dealers are preparing for a potentially difficult year as investor confidence remains low..
Posted on: 04:19 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Fundamental investors have made a case for Japan while those who are bearish on the country’s economic outlook may now prevail..
Posted on: 02:54 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Multilateral trading facilities have had difficulty gaining a significant foothold in the Spanish markets, despite some offering a pricing promotion on the most liquid local securities..
Posted on: 02:43 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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As broker-dealers and banks are upon their era of change, so may their customers..
Posted on: 02:29 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Buy-side solutions provider uncovers distrust amongst investors and traders..
Posted on: 09:22 AM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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In Markets Media Lifestyle's exclusive test drive of the 2012 Aston Martin Virage, we struggled through several adjectives--"beautiful", "flowing", even "sexy"--before settling on one that adequately described how it looked and felt: breathtaking..
Posted on: 07:43 PM EDT, January 24, 2012.
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Monday, January 23, 2012
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Despite reassurances from outside lenders and buyers of Greek debt ranging from private entities to multi-national partnerships such as the European Financial Stability Fund (EFSF), it appears that Greece has run out of options..
Posted on: 05:27 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Business aims to keep the investment decisions in-house..
Posted on: 03:44 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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TMX Group has made another key acquisition as it awaits the fate of its proposed takeover by a consortium of banks and financial institutions..
Posted on: 03:15 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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With the fate of the cross-border merger between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Borse up in the air, additional concessions have been offered in a move to quell the concerns of regulators..
Posted on: 03:14 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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Postponement of trialogue deals setback to achieving G20 objectives..
Posted on: 03:06 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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FIX messaging evolves to support algorithmic and multiasset trading..
Posted on: 03:05 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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Text analytics and social media technology are embraced by firms..
Posted on: 03:05 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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What better way to while away the winter evening hours than by soaking in a killer band at a live show? Tickets are now on sale for dozens of can't-miss February and March in New York, Chicago, and London..
Posted on: 05:47 PM EDT, January 23, 2012.
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Sunday, January 22, 2012
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Fears of Eurozone countries have been vanquished from the market as traders put their capital where their mouth is and boost both U..
Posted on: 11:33 AM EDT, January 22, 2012.
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Friday, January 20, 2012
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Markets Media CEO, Mohan Virdee, sat down with Bolsa de Valores de Colombia head Juan Pablo Cordoba to discuss the state of the global markets as well as issues facing Latin America’s local investors..
Posted on: 04:39 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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Futures trading have spiked upwards but an answer to who is breathing fire into the asset class is up for debate..
Posted on: 03:50 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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NYSE Technologies’ launch of a new liquidity center in Toronto is part of the company’s growth strategy in the nation..
Posted on: 02:38 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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Implementation efforts to expand during 2012..
Posted on: 12:48 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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EC proposes regulation on insider trading and other abuses..
Posted on: 12:48 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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Eighteen months after flash crash, industry mulls market-make obligations..
Posted on: 12:47 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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China’s locally managed government funds decide to cross paths with the country’s stock exchange..
Posted on: 11:30 AM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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The latest iteration of the German automaker's "entry-level" roadster boasts a brand-new design, with a lighter body, more horsepower and greater torque..
Posted on: 06:22 PM EDT, January 20, 2012.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
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While equities have been in an extended period of reduced volume over the past decade, equity options volumes have been on the rise year-over-year during the same time period..
Posted on: 04:49 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Buy-side solutions provider Fidessa launches a new initiative for traders..
Posted on: 04:20 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Through a series of partnerships and alliances, the South African financial markets have advanced their standing on the global landscape..
Posted on: 03:15 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Eris Exchange, a designated contract market, has come to an agreement with exchange giant CME Group to distribute its market data..
Posted on: 03:10 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Proposal could have far-reaching and unintended consequences, opponents say..
Posted on: 01:13 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Firms deploy front-to-back office systems to replace one-off or home-grown products..
Posted on: 11:35 AM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Centralized financial hubs are spreading across the Continent..
Posted on: 11:34 AM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Exchange traded funds continue to blossom across all asset classes, but may make life easier especially for fixed income investors..
Posted on: 11:26 AM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Every six months or so, some of the best restaurants in town fling open their doors and prix-fixe menus, making it easy for the city's foodies to check out their fare without spending serious coin (lunch is a gratifying $24..
Posted on: 05:12 PM EDT, January 19, 2012.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
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2012 is shaping up thus far to be a lucrative year for bullish traders willing to put their money in equities..
Posted on: 04:56 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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With the difficult macroeconomic environment presenting a slew of challenges for broker-dealers, some have taken the opportunity as an avenue for growth..
Posted on: 03:07 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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With the global financial markets under increasing regulatory pressure and scrutiny, collateral management services have become a key facet of the post-trade process..
Posted on: 03:06 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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CME refers to cash-settled look-alike contracts as “parasitic..
Posted on: 01:18 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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Citi’s pairs trading functionality builds upon Dagger strategy..
Posted on: 01:18 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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Data visualization technology aids capital markets applications..
Posted on: 12:53 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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Though institutions have traditionally favored separate managed accounts, mutual funds may ultimately reign supreme for mass investors..
Posted on: 12:29 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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While 2011 was not particularly kind to alternative strategies, those employing short-term market, count-trend market plays may shine in 2012..
Posted on: 11:35 AM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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In this edition of Markets Media Lifestyle's City Guide, we explore places to swill and chill in Chicago, from some of the best whiskey cocktails, to where you can snag a bottle of 1987 Vouvray..
Posted on: 03:26 PM EDT, January 18, 2012.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
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Despite mixed earnings on Tuesday, stocks rallied higher on upbeat expectations of future fourth-quarter results..
Posted on: 05:08 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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With the cross-border merger between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Borse hanging in the balance, the two exchanges will continue pushing for the deal’s approval..
Posted on: 02:35 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Broker-dealers had a difficult fourth quarter as market volatility declined and macroeconomic uncertainty continued..
Posted on: 02:34 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Tighter cross asset correlations have been rising, but proxy traders should take note that such a trend might be fleeting..
Posted on: 02:09 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Investors’ renewed desire for aggressive, alpha-oriented alternative strategies align the stars for merger arbitrage strategies..
Posted on: 02:08 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Oil inventories offer clues on price movements..
Posted on: 12:52 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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NYSE names Fidessa 'Three-Portal' Power Partner..
Posted on: 12:52 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Flurry of consultation papers due out in next two months..
Posted on: 12:51 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Foodies and wine lovers, beware: January is California Restaurant Month, and with events being held throughout the state's wide variety of regions, traveling now to the Golden State is sure to be more worthwhile than ever..
Posted on: 03:39 PM EDT, January 17, 2012.
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Monday, January 16, 2012
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Traders and active investors became nervous on Friday as news broke that Standard & Poor's was planning on downgrading the debt ratings of several countries in the European Union..
Posted on: 01:46 PM EDT, January 16, 2012.
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Friday, January 13, 2012
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With the cross-border merger between NYSE Euronext and Deutsche Borse in jeopardy, the two exchanges will need to consider alternative avenues for expansion..
Posted on: 02:22 PM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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Asset manager BlackRock will be the first to use Bats Global Markets’ new primary listings service..
Posted on: 12:12 PM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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Global nature of financial markets could clash with multiple regulatory regimes..
Posted on: 11:32 AM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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Wedbush encourages employees to use Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn..
Posted on: 11:32 AM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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Investment firms are integrating corporate actions data into the front and middle offices..
Posted on: 11:31 AM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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The 256-year old Swiss company--the oldest continuously-run watchmaker in the world--expands its offering with new 2012 lines..
Posted on: 05:43 AM EDT, January 13, 2012.
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