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Portfolio trading vs RFQ: understanding transaction costs in US investment-grade bonds
The MarketAxess research team explores how such factors as order size, liquidity profiles and associated costs determine whether a portfolio trade or an RFQ list trade is the optimal choice
From faxes to fintech: reflecting on more than 20 years of industry evolution
Over the past 20 years, financial markets have evolved from manual processes to streamlined, technology-driven workflows. This article reflects on this transformation and the collaborative innovations reshaping post-trade operations
Best vendor for system support and implementation: Murex
Murex has won the Best vendor for system support and implementation at the Risk Markets Technology Awards, recognised for its innovative MX.3 platform, exceptional client support and seamless implementation services
Revolutionising credit surveillance: part two
Does GenAI live up to the hype? How prioritising AI and digitisation projects reveals data as the power behind AI initiatives
FRTB-IMA product of the year: Murex
Murex wins FRTB-IMA product of the year for its advanced, scalable MX.3 platform enabling seamless regulatory compliance
Elevating risk management to a strategic partner in investment decision-making
How risk management is evolving from a compliance role to a strategic partner, highlighting such themes as collaboration with portfolio teams, forward-looking approaches, advanced analytics and integrating emerging risks, enabling firms to navigate…
Pricing and analytics: equities – Finastra
Finastra’s Sophis platform wins the Risk Markets Technology Award for Pricing and analytics in equities, recognised for its robust capabilities in equities and derivatives trading
Independent audits drive compliance in FRTB data solutions
The EU and the Basel Committee have introduced strict audit standards for data vendors to uphold the FRTB rules. With deadlines approaching, audited solutions are critical for banks to ensure compliance, minimise NMRFs and reduce capital requirements
Best execution product of the year: Tradefeedr
Tradefeedr won Best execution product of the year for its API platform, which standardises and streamlines FX trading data, enabling better performance analysis and collaboration across financial institutions
Collateral management and optimisation product of the year: LSEG Post Trade
LSEG Post Trade wins Collateral management and optimisation product of the year for interconnected services that help mitigate counterparty risk and optimise capital usage
Driving innovation in risk management and technology
ActiveViam secured three major wins at the Risk Markets Technology Awards 2025 through its commitment to innovation in risk management and technology
Regulatory reporting product of the year: Regnology
Regnology retains its award for Regulatory reporting product of the year at this year’s Risk Markets Technology Awards
Electronic trading support product of the year: TransFICC
TransFICC’s One API and automation solutions earned the Electronic trading support product of the year award by tackling fragmentation and streamlining workflows in fixed income and derivatives markets
Market data vendor of the year: S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence wins Market data vendor of the year for its comprehensive data solutions and tools supporting trading, risk management and compliance
Best use of machine learning/AI: CompatibL
CompatibL’s groundbreaking use of LLMs for automated trade entry earned the Best use of machine learning/AI award at the 2025 Risk Markets Technology Awards, redefining speed and reliability in what-if analytics
Clearing house support product of the year: FIA Tech
FIA Tech won Clearing house support product of the year for its TDN solution, which streamlines post-trade processing in ETDs by increasing efficiency, reducing risk and enhancing transparency
FX options: rising activity puts post-trade in focus
A surge in electronic FX options trading is among the factors fuelling demand for efficiencies across the entire trade lifecycle, says OSTTRA’s commercial lead, FX and securities
Ultra-low latency trading: how low can you go?
In the world of high-frequency trading, nanoseconds gained in trade execution can mean the difference between success and failure. AMD discusses the technological advances that are taking high-frequency trading to new lows – known as ultra-low latency…
Direct feeds: life in the fast lane
Financial services firms are consuming more data than ever to drive a number of front- and middle-office use cases, including algo, proprietary and HFT, market-making functions and backtesting trading strategies
Pricing and reference data in the cloud: fuelling opportunity today
Financial services firms are increasingly moving pricing and reference data to the cloud to streamline operations, reduce risk and enhance data access. LSEG Data & Analytics explores how a cloud-based security master can transform data management,…
The changing shape of risk
S&P Global Market Intelligence’s head of credit and risk solutions reveals how firms are adjusting their strategies and capabilities to embrace a more holistic view of risk
Pre- and post-trade TCA: why does it matter?
How CP+ powers TCA to deliver real-time insights and improve trade performance in complex markets
Driving effective transaction cost analysis
How institutional investors can optimise their execution strategies through TCA, and the key role accurate benchmarks play in driving more effective TCA
Adapting FRTB strategies across Apac markets
As Apac banks face FRTB deadlines, MSCI explores the insights from early adopters that can help them align with requirements