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March 10, 20262 min read

Advantage Futures Adds BornTec CrossCheck: Implements Audit Trail Module to Strengthen Enterprise Compliance

[Chicago, Illinois] — BornTec, a leading provider of data management solutions and tools for financial markets, today announced that Advantage Futures (Advantage), a high volume Chicago based futures commission merchant with global reach, has selected the company’s CrossCheck Audit Trail module to strengthen its enterprise compliance program. The deployment is expected to facilitate compliance and support conformance with exchange and regulatory audit trail mandates.

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September 28, 20255 min read

Traders Want Service! A funny thing happened on the road to electronic trading: firms forgot about the customer

A recent survey of buy-side traders conducted by Coalition Greenwich revealed a surprising result: the number one issue for respondents wasn’t technology, execution quality, or access to liquidity, it was customer service and desk coverage. In the survey, nearly two out of three named customer service as their most important factor, ahead of all other issues, when choosing a broker.

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June 25, 20255 min read

Merging an Elephant with a Rhinoceros: Thoughts from the iFX Expo International in Cyprus

The answer (“Eleph-ino” or, more directly, “Hell if I know!”) can be applied to the current state of the environment for retail trading of FX in Europe. Two types of trading – CFDs (Contract for Difference) and futures – have been blending for some time and the ultimate results of this combination are open to question. However, like both an elephant and a rhinoceros, the result is going to be big.

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2025

February 3Changes from Exchanges: Interesting Developments from the LME, Eurex and MGEXYou can’t spell “exchange” without “change” and the first half of 2025 is slated to deliver some highly anticipated changes at several exchanges. The launch of…Article

2024

December 4Happy New Year from DORA! Getting Ready for the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience ActBornTec explores the impact of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) as it takes effect in the new year, signaling a major shift in financial…ArticleOctober 25Helping Make the World Safe from Automated Trading: Customer Thoughts on the FIA White PaperBornTec shares customer views on the FIA’s updated white paper on automated trading risk controls, and on how third-party solutions help in three ways: early…ArticleOctober 14Pillars, Challenges, and Mentions: Recap of the FIA’s Washington Outlook EventBornTec recaps the FIA’s Washington Outlook event, highlighting key policy discussions, regulatory priorities, and market concerns shaping the future of the…ArticleAugust 27Optimism with a Dash of Resignation: Derivatives Markets in EuropeEarlier this summer, the FIA released a survey of participants in the European derivatives markets and the findings were an interesting mix of optimism and…ArticleJune 26The Top Three Needs for Operational Resilience in Derivatives Markets: Takeaways from FIA IDX 2024FIA IDX celebrated its 16th year in London last week and revealed an industry that was much like the previous year’s edition: dealing with continued global…ArticleJune 18Lessons from the Pandemic: Remote Work is WorkingThe COVID-19 pandemic had profound impacts on the world, with everything from rapid advancements in new vaccine technologies to the exposure of bitter…ArticleMarch 19Three Takeaways from FIA Boca 2024 – The Challenges of Growth and Need for Resilience are Top ConcernsTwelve hundred attendees, twenty countries represented, and three days of meetings: that sums up FIA Boca by the numbers. But what were the big topics of…ArticleMarch 6One Year On: Lessons from the ION Ransomware EventOne year ago, the futures industry was well on the way to re-establishing normal operating procedures after a major ransomware event that targeted the…ArticleJanuary 82024: Looking Back / Looking ForwardBy nearly any measure, 2023 was a momentous year for the derivatives and trading industries. While higher interest rates led to a realignment of trading…Article

2023

December 8BornTec In Action: Exchange Compliance – Proactively Manage a Persistent ProblemLife for those responsible for compliance functions at futures brokerage firms is never easy. Doing more with less is imperative as headcount is reduced while,…ArticleOctober 25What’s the “Equation” for Operational Resilience?The ION ransomware event that began at the end of January 2023 was an unprecedented occurrence for the global derivatives industry. While there were no…ArticleOctober 6Three Takeaways from FIA Expo 2023FIA Expo is a high point of the year for the futures and derivatives industry. It doesn’t have the glitz and glamor of FIA Boca, held in March each year, or…ArticleAugust 26BornTec in Action: Audit Trail Compliance – Managing Complex Reporting FunctionsAudit trail compliance earns no revenue, is mandated by regulators like the CFTC, and is far more complex than it looks. Here is how CrossCheck from BornTec…ArticleJune 26Challenges Ahead for a Healthy Derivatives IndustryFIA IDX in London is one of the bellwether events for the international trading community, and the 2023 edition shone a spotlight on an industry that is…ArticleJune 15Data is a Key Component for Enterprise ResilienceIt’s no secret: cyberattacks are a perpetual pandemic. Incidents rose by 38% in 2022 according to Check Point Research, with a new attack occurring every 40…ArticleMay 10BornTec Sharpens Business Focus Through Strategic TransactionBornTec, a market leader in providing data driven solutions for surveillance, risk, compliance, and regulatory reporting in global markets, has sharpened its…PressApril 18BornTec Divests Managed Hosting and Colocation Business in Deal With TNSRESTON, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Transaction Network Services (TNS) and BornTec today announced TNS’ acquisition of BornTec’s managed hosting and colocation…PressMarch 24FIA Boca 2023 RecapGenerally referred to simply as “Boca”, the annual international futures industry conference hosted by the Futures Industry Association (FIA) each Spring is…Article

2022

December 18BornTec’s 2022 Year End RecapBornTec had an incredibly successful year in which we achieved significant growth and development. The company was able to attract a large number of new…PressNovember 1Santander Implements BornTec’s Audit Trail SystemWe are excited to announce that Santander has joined our growing list of clients, utilizing our innovative Audit Trail system. As a provider of simple and…PressSeptember 16The World of Data AutomationAutomation is a powerful tool in any industry, as it can save time, reduce errors and allow employees to focus on more relevant tasks. The use of data…ArticleSeptember 1Mizuho Implements BornTec’s Audit Trail SystemWe are delighted to announce that Mizuho has chosen our Audit Trail system to manage their trading platform audit trail data. As a leading global bank with a…PressAugust 1Symmetry Implements BornTec’s Market Abuse SystemWe are thrilled to announce that Symmetry Financial Group has chosen our Market Abuse system to help monitor and detect fraudulent trading activities. As a…PressJune 1BornTec’s Exchange ComplianceCrossCheck is a powerful system that allows users to view all trading platform audit trail data in one centralized location. This feature streamlines the…ArticleMay 1Marex implements BornTec’s CrossCheck systemWe are pleased to welcome Marex as our latest client, who will be utilizing our powerful CrossCheck system. As a leading diversified financial services…PressMarch 29BornTec had the pleasure of attending FIA Boca 2022BornTec had the pleasure of attending FIA Boca 2022. It was great reconnecting with customers, friends, and former colleagues after nearly two years virtual.PressFebruary 4Is your firm violating exchange audit trail regulations?How certain are you that your company is compliant with CFTC and Exchange “Audit Trail Requirements”? Some firms would ascribe a fairly high degree of…Article

2021

September 8BornTec’s CrossCheck Selected by FCT Europe Limited as Premier Regulatory SolutionUsing CrossCheck will enable FCT to meet trade surveillance and compliance needsPressJuly 27PhillipCapital UK Implements BornTec’s CrossCheck FIX Hub and Data Software SolutionRecently, BornTec implemented its CrossCheck FIX Hub and data software solution for PhillipCapital UK. This implementation, along with other technology…PressApril 21BornTec Grows Global Sales Reach Through Strategic Partnership With CapitalMarkets.Technology and Expansion of Sales TeamCHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BornTec, a software solutions provider for trade data analysis and reporting, today announced the signing of a reciprocal distribution…PressFebruary 11Expectations Under The Trading Industry’s New Regulatory RegimeThe regulation of our financial markets is always a topic of heated debate around presidential elections and inaugurations, especially as political regimes…ArticleJanuary 20Building on Success: Recapping BornTec’s 2020It’s safe to say that when laying out our roadmap for this past year, no one at BornTec predicted the twists and turns 2020 would provide. And working in the…Article

2020

October 19In a Data-Driven World, Brokers Need to Unlock the Power of Their Own DataThe proliferation of big data across global business has been well documented and is readily apparent in everyday life. From the smart watch on your wrist to…ArticleSeptember 23BornTec Streamlines Trade Data Analytics with Release of CrossCheck 2The update advances the performance and functionality of the company’s unique trade data integration platform. BornTec, a software solutions provider for trade…PressJune 18Alder Capital selects BornTec for automated EMIR reportingAlder Capital, a leading investment management company based in Dublin, Ireland has selected the CrossCheck platform by BornTec for its EMIR reporting needs.PressJune 18Buck Haworth: Open Outcry Traders History ProjectBuck Haworth, CEO of BornTec, had an inspiring and unusual journey to the exchange floor: from actuarial science and public accounting to building Chicago…Article

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