Trading & Execution

2012 year was marked by persistent low interest rates, as central banks attempted to stimulate economies and postponed worrying about possible inflation, says Howard Silverblatt, senior index analyst at S&P Dow Jones Indices. »

Interactive Brokers Group has launched the IB Money Manager Marketplace, the first fully electronic forum designed to connect wealth managers and money managers. »

Interactive Data, a provider of managed ultra-low latency infrastructure and market data feed services, has expanded the Interactive Data 7ticks network to include a new point-of-presence (POP) for the London Stock Exchange within the LSE’s co-location data centre. »

LMAX Exchange, the first FSA regulated multilateral trading facility (MTF) for FX and metals, has agreed a management buyout (MBO) transaction, subject to FSA approval.  »

CAIS, the financial-technology solutions provider, has launched the CAIS Exchange, the first online alternative investment marketplace designed for the wealth management industry. »

Tradeweb Markets, a builder and operator of global fixed income and derivatives marketplaces, has made enhancements to its Tradeweb Retail platform. »

The Chicago Board Options Exchange has begun disseminating values for a new benchmark index, the CBOE Low Volatility Index (LOVOL). »

Progress Software and Caplin Systems are partnering to provide a fully-integrated, end-to-end FX e-commerce solution for Jyske Bank, one of Denmark’s largest banks. »

Investment advisers are forecasting stock market volatility will continue to be above historical averages for at least the next five years, research from financial services company Castle Trust suggests. »

NYSE Euronext has launched a Retail Matching Facility (RMF) on its European regulated cash markets, which enables retail liquidity providers to offer price improvements to retail investors. »