Innovating in Structured Products
Innovating at Speed in Structured Products & Derivatives: Key Takeaways from Zurich At “Oepfelbaum & Friends meets Horizon” in Zurich (2 Oct 2025), we explored one tough question: how to innovate faster in structured products and derivatives while raising the bar on risk management. Horizon Trading Solutions shared global market trends and client learnings. Oepfelbaum […]
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BuyandBuild2025
Buy & Build 2025: Three Key Takeaways from London’s TradingTech Summit The Buy & Build: The future of Capital Markets Technology conference took place on October 2nd in London gathered the leading minds in trading technology to discuss how capital markets firms are modernizing their infrastructures balancing innovation, interoperability, and AI. From legacy transformation to curated […]
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FOW Asia 2025
FOW Asia 2025 – Key Panel Highlights on Derivatives and Futures Markets The FOW Asia 2025 conference brought together leading market participants to discuss the latest trends shaping Asia’s derivatives and futures landscape. Two panels stood out, covering the future of Asia’s options markets and the opportunities in China’s rapidly evolving futures market. Here are […]
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Fix Trading Community Frankfurt 2025
Fix Frankfurt 2025: Technology and Innovation – Connecting the Dots in a Complex Market The recent Fix Frankfurt event brought together market infrastructure specialists, asset managers, and technology providers to explore the future of trading. The panel tackled some of the most pressing issues in financial markets today: the integration of traditional and digital assets, […]
Read MoreHorizon Trading Solutions successfully completes SOC 2® Audit
9 September, 2025, Paris – Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a leading global provider of multi-asset electronic trading technology, today announced its successful completion of System and Organization Controls (SOC) for Services Organizations (SOC 2®) Type 2 examination as of June 30, 2025 for their services, especially their Managed Services. Horizon had previously achieved SOC 2 […]
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What’s a Smart Order Router (SOR)?
What’s a Smart Order Router? In today’s financial markets, speed, precision, and transparency are everything. Liquidity is fragmented across dozens of venues, from traditional exchanges to dark pools and alternative trading systems. Without the right technology, sourcing liquidity and executing trades at the best possible price can feel like navigating a maze. This is exactly […]
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Navigating global shifts: Key market insights from the Philip Trade Symposium in Bangkok
Navigating global shifts: Key market insights from the Philip Trade Symposium in Bangkok Bangkok, August 2025 – Horizon Trading Solutions was proud to sponsor the Philip Trade Symposium, a landmark event marking the 50th anniversary of Philip Capital. With exchange partners, market experts, and industry leaders gathered in Bangkok, the discussions focused on how Asia […]
Read MoreHorizon Provides Connectivity to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives for SFTS
Horizon Trading Solutions to Provide Connectivity Solutions to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives for Securities Futures Trading System 07 August 2025 – Paris, Kuala Lumpur – Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a leading global provider of multi-asset electronic trading technology, today announces it is set to provide its connectivity solutions to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives’ Securities Futures Trading System […]
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Is your trading infrastructure ready for what’s next?
Trading Through Turbulence: Is Your Infrastructure Ready for the Next Market Shock? Periods of extreme volatility are no longer rare events—they’ve become a defining feature of today’s trading landscape. From geopolitical announcements to unexpected rate decisions, markets can swing sharply in a matter of seconds, putting unprecedented stress on trading systems. When volumes surge, latency-sensitive […]
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How does a Smart Order Router (SOR) work
How does a Smart Order Router work A Smart Order Router (SOR) is the core of modern electronic order routing, designed to optimize trade execution across multiple liquidity sources. In today’s fragmented markets, where speed, price, and regulatory compliance matter more than ever, a robust order routing engine is indispensable. The role of an order […]
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The Future of Listed Derivatives Trading in Europe: Challenges, Opportunities & What Needs to Change
The Future of Listed Derivatives Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities and what needs to change The landscape of listed derivatives trading in Europe is at a turning point. The “Trader Views” session at IDX London 2025 offered a wide-ranging and candid look at how the derivatives industry is evolving. From how execution desks handled the […]
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The Evolution of Algo and Prop Trading in Derivatives: Insights from the Canadian Derivatives Conference 2025
The Evolution of Algo and Prop Trading in Derivatives: Insights from the Canadian Derivatives Conference 2025 As algorithmic trading and AI continue to reshape the global financial landscape, industry leaders gathered at the Canadian Annual Derivatives Conference in Montreal to discuss the latest trends, risks, and opportunities in derivatives trading. One standout session focused on […]
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The Future of Option Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities, and what needs to change
The Future of Option Trading in Europe: challenges, opportunities, and what needs to change The European options market is at a pivotal crossroads. During the recent IDX London 2025 panel on The Future of Options in Europe, industry leaders discussed why the region continues to lag far behind the U.S. in both retail and institutional […]
Read MoreJoin Horizon at the International Derivatives Expo (IDX) 2025
Horizon Trading Solutions is proud to be attending IDX once again! We’re excited to reconnect with industry peers and showcase how our innovations are helping shape the future of trading and technology. 📅 16–18 June 2025📍 Park Plaza London Westminster Bridge📍 Booth #22 The International Derivatives Expo (IDX) is a premier event that brings together […]
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ETF Growth in APAC: Key Trends, Innovations, and Market Potential in 2025
ETF Growth in APAC: Key Trends, Innovations, and Market Potential in 2025 Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) continue to gain momentum across Asia-Pacific (APAC), as both institutional and retail investors seek efficient, transparent, and accessible investment solutions. At the recent 23rd Asia Pacific Trading Summit, industry experts from Banks, and HKEX shared their perspectives on what’s fueling […]
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TradeTech 2025 Spotlight: How Vontobel scales execution with Horizon
Inside Vontobel’s Execution Platform: People, Technology & Partnerships Driving Performance At the heart of Switzerland’s financial landscape, Vontobel has built a cross-asset execution platform designed for agility, precision, and long-term performance. Filmed during TradeTech 2025, this video features Roman Würsch, who has spent over seven years driving innovation within Vontobel offering a rare behind-the-scenes look […]
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Automating Smart: Key Insights on Execution, Efficiency and AI from TradeTech 2025
Automating Smart: Key Insights on Execution, Efficiency and AI from TradeTech 2025 At TradeTech 2025, automation and analytics took center stage once again. A panel of experienced trading professionals discussed how firms are working to unlock the full potential of automation—by streamlining execution, leveraging smarter EMS rules, and carefully exploring the promise of AI. Here […]
Read MoreHorizon launches Smart Order Router (SOR)
Horizon Trading Solutions launches Smart Order Router to transform trade execution workflows Paris, 14 May 2025 – Horizon Trading Solutions, a global leader in electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets, is launching a transformative Smart Order Router (SOR) – Horizon Compass – to enable institutional and retail brokers to achieve optimal execution […]
Read MoreEFG Hermes Collaborates with Horizon Trading Solutions to Enhance Algorithmic Trading for its Clients
Dubai, Paris, May 13, 2025 – Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a global leader in electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets has announced its collaboration with EFG Hermes, an EFG Holding company and the leading investment bank in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to enhance its algorithmic trading capabilities for EFG […]
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