Swedish fund manager Cliens becomes the first client to use integrated solution.
We "allow firms to refocus on what truly matters: managing investments and driving performance," said Virtu’s Prem Balasubramanian.
Trading
firm Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has teamed up with Swedish investment
management technology provider Limina to offer clients a combined platform that
handles everything from order management to post-trade settlement.
Virtu Financial Partners
with Limina to Streamline Trading Operations
The
partnership centers around Virtu's TradeOPS platform, which automates the
back-office work that happens after trades are executed. Limina brings its
cloud-based order and portfolio management system to the table. Together,
they're promising buy-side firms a smoother path from placing orders to
settling trades.
Swedish
fund manager Cliens has already signed on as the first client to use the
integrated service. The firm is now processing its trades through Virtu's
system while managing orders through Limina's platform.
Prem Balasubramanian
"By
providing streamlined and effective solutions tailored to clients' needs, we
can significantly reduce the operational burden and allow firms to refocus on
what truly matters: managing investments and driving performance," said
Prem Balasubramanian, who heads Virtu's TradeOPS platform.
The timing
isn't coincidental. Recent changes in how trades settle have created new
problems for investment firms. The industry's move to T+1 settlement , where
trades must be completed one business day after execution instead of two, has
compressed timelines. Meanwhile, the shift from older SWIFT messaging formats
to newer standards has added technical complexity.
The
partnership appears designed to help Virtu expand its reach in Nordic markets,
where Limina has established relationships. Kristoffer Fürst, Limina's CEO,
called the partnership "an obvious choice to further strengthen the
integration capabilities of Limina's Order Management System, not only to DTCC
CTM but to all venues that tie into Virtu TradeOPS including SWIFT and
more".
For Cliens,
the appeal is operational efficiency. CEO Martin Öqvist said "The
integrated solution that Virtu and Limina offer Cliens helps us extend our
straight-through process, giving time to more productive tasks which adds value
to our customer".
Virtu,
which trades on hundreds of venues across more than 50 countries, has been
building out its post-trade services as firms look to outsource complex
operational tasks. The company's TradeOPS platform handles matching,
settlements and payments — areas where mistakes can be costly.
Trading
firm Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) has teamed up with Swedish investment
management technology provider Limina to offer clients a combined platform that
handles everything from order management to post-trade settlement.
Virtu Financial Partners
with Limina to Streamline Trading Operations
The
partnership centers around Virtu's TradeOPS platform, which automates the
back-office work that happens after trades are executed. Limina brings its
cloud-based order and portfolio management system to the table. Together,
they're promising buy-side firms a smoother path from placing orders to
settling trades.
Swedish
fund manager Cliens has already signed on as the first client to use the
integrated service. The firm is now processing its trades through Virtu's
system while managing orders through Limina's platform.
Prem Balasubramanian
"By
providing streamlined and effective solutions tailored to clients' needs, we
can significantly reduce the operational burden and allow firms to refocus on
what truly matters: managing investments and driving performance," said
Prem Balasubramanian, who heads Virtu's TradeOPS platform.
The timing
isn't coincidental. Recent changes in how trades settle have created new
problems for investment firms. The industry's move to T+1 settlement , where
trades must be completed one business day after execution instead of two, has
compressed timelines. Meanwhile, the shift from older SWIFT messaging formats
to newer standards has added technical complexity.
The
partnership appears designed to help Virtu expand its reach in Nordic markets,
where Limina has established relationships. Kristoffer Fürst, Limina's CEO,
called the partnership "an obvious choice to further strengthen the
integration capabilities of Limina's Order Management System, not only to DTCC
CTM but to all venues that tie into Virtu TradeOPS including SWIFT and
more".
For Cliens,
the appeal is operational efficiency. CEO Martin Öqvist said "The
integrated solution that Virtu and Limina offer Cliens helps us extend our
straight-through process, giving time to more productive tasks which adds value
to our customer".
Virtu,
which trades on hundreds of venues across more than 50 countries, has been
building out its post-trade services as firms look to outsource complex
operational tasks. The company's TradeOPS platform handles matching,
settlements and payments — areas where mistakes can be costly.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
