The Year in Data: Agentic AI Points to a Future of Efficiency
Touted as the next frontier of artificial intelligence, agentic AI hogged the data management headlines in 2025. Seemingly ushering the realisation of the no-more-drudge-work predictions that heralded the arrival of general AI years back, agentic AI has certainly become the target of institutional investment and developer innovation in the past 12 months. According to a...
The stablecoin market is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by emerging regulatory clarity, technological maturity, and rising global demand for a faster, more secure financial infrastructure. But with opportunity comes complexity, and a host of challenges that financial institutions need to address before they can unlock the promise of a more streamlined financial transaction ecosystem. These…
Now in its 15th year the TradingTech Summit London brings together the European trading technology capital markets industry and examines the latest changes and innovations in trading technology and explores how technology is being deployed to create an edge in sell side and buy side capital markets financial institutions.
Welcome to the thirteenth edition of A-Team Group’s Regulatory Data Handbook, a unique and practical guide to capital markets regulation, regulatory change, and the data and data management requirements of compliance across Europe, the UK, US and Asia-Pacific. This year’s edition lands at a moment of accelerating regulatory divergence and intensifying data focused supervision. Inside,…
Prediction markets have entered a phase of rapid commercial expansion, regulatory scrutiny, and institutional attention. What began as a niche segment centred on retail speculation has evolved into a serious market structure discussion; one that blends characteristics of sports betting, digital assets, and traditional exchange-traded instruments. As liquidity rises and new venues emerge, so too...
Touted as the next frontier of artificial intelligence, agentic AI hogged the data management headlines in 2025. Seemingly ushering the realisation of the no-more-drudge-work predictions that heralded the arrival of general AI years back, agentic AI has certainly become the target of institutional investment and developer innovation in the past 12 months. According to a...
When ESMA convened its first ‘Data Day’ on 2 December 2025, the agenda title – “Burden reduction in the digitalisation era” – captured a shift that has been building across Europe’s regulatory landscape for several years. While markets been advancing shared data models and machine-executable reporting logic through initiatives such as the Common Domain Model...
Structural change in Europe’s government bond and credit markets is now gaining momentum, as new entrants, with an emphasis on high-performance technology, are raising the bar in terms of technology and trading practices. The arrival of non-financial liquidity providers (NLPs) to the European arena represents the next phase in the electronification of European fixed-income markets,...
Navigating the complex and increasingly active securities litigation landscape across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, remains a thorny challenge for investment management operations teams. Unlike North America, where virtually all investors passively await settlements, EMEA is characterised by active litigation, frequently confidential settlements, and the fact that many jurisdictions in EMEA are still grappling...
Private assets markets are growing in importance to the global economy, with asset under management at their highest on record. However, these markets – which comprise a growing list of asset classes that include private equity and hedge fund holdings, private credit exposure, property and other alternatives – are founded on outdated and high-risk data...
Horizon Trading Solutions has partnered with OCEANE Invest, a newly established Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market maker, to deploy its automated market-making and algorithmic trading suite. This collaboration will support OCEANE Invest’s upcoming ETF listings on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The initiative is designed to enhance market liquidity and efficiency, whilst reinforcing the…
BLOX Markets has announced the integration of Aeron, the high-performance open-source messaging and clustering technology, into the architecture of Openpool. Developed by Adaptive, Aeron will support the infrastructure of Openpool, an upcoming US equities trading venue focused specifically on the retail sector. Following an assessment of several options, BLOX Markets selected the Aeron stack because…
United Fintech has secured a strategic investment from Barclays, adding the major UK bank to its shareholder base of leading global financial institutions. Barclays joins BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank, and Standard Chartered, all of whom have invested within the past two years. As part of this new partnership, Barclays will join the United Fintech…
Sustainability RegTech and data management provider Diginex Limited is to acquire Berlin-based carbon-accounting and management software developer Plan-A. The all-share transaction will create an integrated ESG and carbon management solution for enterprises worldwide and comes as the global carbon management software market grows to help firms satisfy their sustainability regulatory reporting obligations. “This acquisition represents…
Archax, the regulated digital asset platform, are partnering with TradingStack.io to offer FIX access to cryptocurrencies and tokenised real-world assets (RWAs). This initiative allows traditional financial institutions to access Archax’s Primary and Secondary markets using the same connectivity, workflows, and messaging standards they already rely on for equities, FX, and derivatives. By utilising the industry-standard…
Avelacom has been chosen by Kraken to provide high-performance network connectivity, aiming to enhance execution quality for clients. Starting immediately, trading firms can access Kraken’s matching engine through Avelacom’s optimised low-latency routes. This integration enables institutions to receive real-time market data and execute orders rapidly, supporting latency-sensitive strategies such as multi-venue liquidity and cross-exchange arbitrage….
Publicis Sapient and Murex have announced the successful implementation of the MX.3 front-to-back-to-risk platform for Aldermore Bank. The UK specialist financial services provider undertook this initiative to replace its legacy systems with a modern, integrated, cloud-based treasury platform. The primary objectives were to enhance treasury efficiency and provide greater hedging options for risk management. Publicis…
Digital Asset, in collaboration with a consortium of leading financial institutions including Bank of America, Societe Generale, and Tradeweb, has successfully completed a second series of transactions on the Canton Network. This initiative builds upon the initial on-chain US Treasury financing pilot conducted in July. The latest activity involved five coordinated transactions, marking a significant…
Clearstream, part of Deutsche Börse Group, has introduced Next Data Solutions, a new suite of analytics designed to increase transparency across the post-trade value chain. The offering unifies four specific products—SettlementNext, LendingNext, CollateralNext, and LiquidityNext—under a single framework. The primary objective is to enable financial institutions to shift from retrospective reporting to proactive decision-making, allowing…
Digital Asset has received a new strategic investment from major financial institutions, including BNY, iCapital, Nasdaq and S&P Global. This funding supports the continued development of the Canton Network, a privacy-enabled blockchain designed to facilitate the convergence of traditional finance and decentralised finance. The collaboration highlights a wider industry shift towards an “AllFi” future, combining…
Kraken and Deutsche Börse Group have announced a strategic partnership designed to create unified access across traditional financial markets and the digital asset economy. Effective immediately, the collaboration will span trading, custody, settlement, and collateral management to serve institutional clients. In the first phase, Kraken will integrate with 360T, a Deutsche Börse subsidiary, to access…
Kyckr has again been recognised by Chartis as one of the leading providers of Know Your Customer (KYC) data, reinforcing the company’s role in a market increasingly shaped by real-time, authoritative entity information. The latest Chartis RiskTech Quadrant for KYC Data and Solutions places Kyckr in the Category Leader tier for the second year running,…
SmartStream has announced the preview of Smart Agents for Investigations, a solution designed to bring augmented and autonomous capabilities to financial reconciliations and back-office operations. Integrating with SmartStream’s current platforms, these agents utilise domain-trained AI to triage, investigate, and resolve exceptions. The system understands the context of breaks, adheres to customer playbooks, and autonomously sources…
LSEG is collaborating with OpenAI to integrate its financial data and news into ChatGPT via a Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector. As part of the ‘LSEG Everywhere’ strategy, this integration allows users with LSEG licensed credentials to access and analyse market data directly within the ChatGPT interface. The rollout will commence with LSEG Financial Analytics,…
ION has announced that its Fidessa trading platform now supports Request for Quote (RFQ) functionality for Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), featuring an integration with the Tradeweb electronic trading platform. This collaboration allows mutual clients to access Tradeweb’s ETF RFQ workflow directly within their existing Fidessa environment, creating a seamless connection between the two systems for…
SimCorp has appointed Iyan Adewuya to the newly created position of Chief Product Officer (CPO). Based in New York, Adewuya will report directly to Marc Schröter, the Chief Product and Technology Officer. He brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy and innovation to the company, with a career that covers both public and…
Droit has brought in experienced RegTech specialist Jean-Marie Mamodesen to help the firm deepen its engagement with European financial institutions at a time when regulatory change is accelerating across global markets. Joining the London office, Mamodesen takes on the role of Regional Sales Director for Continental Europe. With more than two decades in regulatory reporting,…
SOLVE, the pre-trade data and predictive pricing provider for fixed income markets, has appointed Chris Fogarty to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Strategic Account Management. In this role, Fogarty will be responsible for advancing client engagement and overseeing the expansion of the firm’s strategic growth initiatives. This appointment represents a specific effort…
Droit has brought in experienced RegTech specialist Jean-Marie Mamodesen to help the firm deepen its engagement with European financial institutions at a time when regulatory change is accelerating across global markets. Joining the London office, Mamodesen takes on the role of Regional Sales Director for Continental Europe. With more than two decades in regulatory reporting,…
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has appointed of Arianne M. Collette as Managing Director and Head of U.S. Equities, effective from 17 November 2025. Collette will report to Val Wotton, DTCC Managing Director and Global Head of Equities Solutions, and will be based at the firm’s Jersey City location. In this new position,…
Data management and investment intelligence solutions provider Rimes has appointment Ross Allen as head of the Asia and Pacific region and Bill Blythe as global head of EDM sales. Allen previously held senior leadership roles, including head of financial markets APAC, during 25 years at IHS Markit (now S&P Global) and was chief commercial officer…
Fenergo, provider of AI-powered client lifecycle management (CLM) and financial crime compliance solutions, has appointed Hishaam Caramanli as its new President and Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. He will report directly to CEO Marc Murphy. In his new position, Caramanli will lead the company’s product, engineering, and customer functions. He will focus on delivering a…
SmartStream, the data solutions provider, has announced the appointment of two new executives to its leadership team. Jane Christopher joins the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), and Thomas Steinborn takes the role of Chief Product Officer (CPO). Both will report directly to CEO Akber Jaffer. As CHRO, Jane Christopher will be responsible for…
Broadridge Financial Solutions has appointed Patrick Archer as its Buy-Side Segment Sales Lead for France, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Based in Paris, Archer will lead the distribution of Broadridge’s buy-side product portfolio across these markets and joins the company’s International Buy-Side Sales Leadership Team. Archer brings more than 27 years of fintech and…
SimCorp, a global financial technology company, has appointed Jesper Tyrer as head of sales, APAC, and Medi Tuku as head of solutions engineering, APAC. Tyrer and Tuku previously worked at BlackRock, where Tyrer spent eight years, most recently as head of APAC Aladdin Business Development, and Tuku served as head of pre-Sales for BlackRock Aladdin…
FinScan has strengthened its leadership in anti-money laundering (AML) technology with two senior appointments aimed at advancing product innovation and regulatory alignment. Becki LaPorte joins as Principal, AML Strategy and Innovation, while Christopher Ostrowski becomes Product Management Leader – both bringing deep experience in financial crime prevention and compliance operations. LaPorte will focus on shaping…
JMAN Group, a data provider for private-equity funds, has appointed Kaushik Ravi as Chief of Staff to the CTO. Ravi previously co-founded TODAC, a management consulting firm for technology-based products and services, and has experience with firms including Cognizant and Agilisium. Ravi will work with CTO Leo Valan to drive strategic planning and operational execution…
Tradeweb Markets Inc. has named Rich Chun as its new Managing Director, Head of Asia. Based in Hong Kong, Chun will be responsible for overseeing the company’s business operations, client engagement, and strategic growth initiatives throughout the Asia Pacific region. He will report to Enrico Bruni and Troy Dixon, Co-Heads of Global Markets. The appointment…
Private markets data infrastructure provider Inveniam has named former Moody’s Analytics leader Michael Salk as chief customer officer of its data management platform. Former AirWave Lease Insights executive Christopher Ward has been appointed managing director for strategic solutions and partnerships. Salk, who has more than 25 years experience in finance and media is “a proven…
Finbourne Technology has appointed Gareth Evans as its chief product officer, bringing more than 20 years of fintech expertise to the investment management platform. Evans held senior roles in UBS, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley before moving to Finbourne, where “he will be responsible for driving the company’s product vision and accelerating innovation across its…
A-Team Group has announced the winners of its RegTech Insight Awards - USA 2025. These awards celebrate providers of leading RegTech solutions, services and consultancy and are uniquely designed to recognise both start-up and established providers who are creatively finding solutions to help with regulatory challenges, and span a wide range of regulatory requirements.
It’s that time of year again when we have the pleasure of congratulating the winners of A-Team Group’s Data Management Insight Awards – Europe 2025. These annual awards recognise leading providers of data management solutions, services and consultancy to capital markets participants within Europe.
Voting is now closed for the 8th annual TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2026. These awards are designed to recognise excellence in trading solutions and services for capital markets and focus on vendors providing exceptional trading infrastructure, trading technology, and data solutions.
