Neptune, the open standards network utility for pre-trade indications in bond markets, today announced that it has completed connectivity to Fidessa's buy-side OMS platform to distribute high quality pre-trade data to assist the buy-side with liquidity and price discovery utilising their existing workflows.
 

 Fintech startup Ormsby Street has launched its innovative credit-checking tool CreditHQ in Germany, as part of a new partnership with one of Germany’s biggest banks.

For Financial IT it has been a busy month, as we continue to expand, we are attending many more events, in many more places. Over this period, Financial IT has had a presence at events in Denmark, Sweden, Kenya, Tanzania, US, UK, Cambodia, China, Russia and Armenia. This gives us the opportunity to see and hear which way the markets are going, what are the latest trends and to see and hear that from some of the leaders in the financial services industry.

Convergex, an agency-focused global brokerage and trading related services provider, is pleased to announce the official launch of its "Blueprint for Growth." This thought leadership initiative reinforces the firm's innovation and how it consistently strives to align its goals with those of its clients.  The document highlights Convergex's strong foundation and its three main client focused goals including finding liquidity, providing best execution and delivering a great customer experience.

Ingram Micro announced the availability of Microsoft Azure on the Ingram Micro Cloud Marketplace in the United States.

 BroadSoft, Inc had launched its BroadCloud service in Japan and has commenced full commercial operations in Japan.