Caplin Cable Winter 2009/10
News, views and opinions on real-time data and single-dealer platforms in the capital markets
Caplin announces major new version of Caplin Trader
On February 8th Caplin Systems announced Caplin Trader 2.0, a major new version of the Web client framework for its Caplin Xaqua single-dealer platform (SDP) framework that makes it even easier for banks to create compelling and highly differentiated e-commerce portals.The new release of Caplin Trader includes a range of functional, user experience (UX), performance and implementation enhancements including new "themes" that serve as starting points for building a Rich Internet Application (RIA) with a unique look and feel. Read More
Caplin white paper: Single-Dealer Platforms - the next frontier in electronic trading
With single-dealer channels becoming more popular than multi-dealer channels in the OTC markets, banks need to understand the technical and business challenges of building a successful single-dealer platform (SDP) to harmonise and optimise their e-trading offerings.
Caplin's latest whitepaper covers the history and evolution of single-dealer platforms, as well as the options for building your SDP and the key areas of active innovation. Read More
De-Coupled & Differentiated: Welcome to the third generation of financial web technology
In our 2009 Q4 newsletter, our Evolution of Single-Dealer Platform Technology article ran through the stages of evolution that have led up to the development of third generation, single-dealer platform technology we have today that is specifically designed for trading applications. Today’s third generation technology efficiently supports single-dealer platforms which consolidate research, analytics, trade commentary, pricing and execution across the enterprise to provide customers with full-service access to trading and data. Read More
From Agility to Predictability - Is it time to jump on the Kanban?
There seems to be some momentum gathering in the world of Kanban Systems. As Development Programme Manager at Caplin, Sarah Lawfull is always looking for ways to improve the company's development process. From persona-led development ideology to her latest passion (Kanban Systems and "Lean" techniques), she likes to ensure Caplin's not missing out on any opportunities to improve development and delivery processes. Read More