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Leading Swedish securities firm expands Orc Trading platform

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:15:10 GMT

– Erik Penser Bankaktiebolag implements Orc Liquidator to support advanced algorithmic trading strategies

Orc Software invites to a press and analyst meeting on October 16

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 08:44:52 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: – Orc Software (SSE:ORC) invites you to attend a media and analyst meeting (in Swedish), followed by a telephone conference (in English) on October 16, 2008. CEO Thomas Bill and CFO Anders Berg will present and comment on the company´s interim report for January–September 2008.

Orc Software powers Samsung Futures Low Latency Access to Korean Markets

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:40:29 GMT

Samsung Futures Sets New Standard in Trading Capacity For Immediate Release: Hong Kong – Tuesday 30 September 2008 - Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity, today announced Samsung Futures has rolled out increased bandwidth capabilities, provided through Orc’s Liquidity Access solution, to give global customers enhanced low-latency, high throughput connectivity to Korean markets.

Raiffeisen Centrobank selects Orc to provide DMA solution for Romanian market

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:00:15 GMT

Stockholm, SWEDEN, Monday September 29, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced that Raiffeisen Centrobank AG has selected Orc for providing a Direct Market Access (DMA) solution for electronic trading on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (Bursa de Valori Bucureşti). The order was booked in Q3, 2008.

Brazilian Broker Liquidez Selects Orc for Trading and Connectivity Solutions

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:00:10 GMT

São Paulo & New York – Monday, September 22, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity, today announced that Liquidez, one of Brazil’s largest futures brokers, has selected Orc’s trading and connectivity solutions to connect customers to local markets. This deal was booked Q2 2008.

Orc News - Issue 2

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 15:01:00 GMT

Welcome to the second issue of Orc News, the Orc newsletter designed to provide you with insights into what’s happening at Orc Software. This second issue brings us to the end of summer and beginning of a busy fall season.

In this issue:

Featured Articles
Orc Enhancements & New Markets
Customer Case Studies
Orc Algorithmic Derivatives Trading Seminars
Customer & Other News
Meet Orc at Upcoming Events

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The Rise of Volatility Trading

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:07:00 GMT

Orc examines increasing market swing towards volatility trading; looks at current requirements and key differentiators.

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Crossing Over, What Matters Most in FIX

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:03:00 GMT

While many of the primary users of FIX have significantly helped to propagate the standard worldwide, this has been uncharted territory with many switching engines over time. Orc Software looks at the path to FIX migration, and interviews Edward Strauss, Head of Sales and Electronic Trading for Baader Bank.

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Evolution of the FIX Engine

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:01:00 GMT

The saying goes that a camel is a horse designed by a committee. While FIX, designed by a long series of committees, does have its shortcomings, its great strength has always been its flexibility. John Cameron, CTO at Orc Software, looks at the evolving requirements for FIX engines to todays high-performance focused 4th generation FIX technology.

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Orc provides connectivity solutions for new DIFX trading platform

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:40:05 GMT

Stockholm, SWEDEN, Monday September 8, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced an updated market gateway to the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) and its new OMX X-Stream trading platform. Orc Software is one of the first certified vendors for the new DIFX platform.

Bank of China International Selects Orc Algorithmic Trading to Spearhead Growth

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 08:54:28 GMT

For Immediate Release: Hong Kong – Wednesday August 27, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity, today announced that BOC International Holding Limited (BOCI) has selected Orc Software’s Algorithmic Trading solution for expanding its trading capabilities. The deal was booked Q2 2008.

The Trade - Stay two steps ahead of members’ expectations, exchanges told

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:42:00 GMT

Published on July 21, 2008.

The Financial Times - Ways to turn volatility into opportunity

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 13:21:00 GMT

By Jeremy Grant
Published: July 23 2008

Orc Software continues Eastern European expansion and selects IN2 for reseller and services partner in Croatia

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:59:06 GMT

Stockholm, SWEDEN, Friday July 18, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced a new reseller agreement with IN2 d.o.o., a business applications developer and systems integrator based in Zagreb, Croatia.

InCore Bank AG selects Orc Trading technology to renew electronic trading operations

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:09:07 GMT

Zurich, Switzerland: Thursday July 17, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced that InCore Bank AG has selected Orc to replace key technology for its electronic trading operations. The order was booked in Q1 2008.

Interim report January 1–June 30, 2008

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:36:00 GMT

Trying to Make Change: Market Makers and the Evolving Options Market
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Surge in futures trading boosts CME

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:16:00 GMT

CME Group published their first quarter earnings on April 22, 2008. The company reported record earnings reflecting the company’s growth through acquisition and the existing market situation.

Chicago Prop Shops' Pivotal Role

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 23:35:00 GMT

The Chicago Tribune discusses how Chicago's proprietary trading firms are becoming an important asset to the region and how floor traders are now turning towards these prop shops.

Orc Software invites to a press and analyst meeting on April 17

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:30:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: – Orc Software (SSE:ORC) invites you to attend a media and analyst meeting (in Swedish), followed by a telephone conference (in English) on April 17, 2008. CEO Thomas Bill and CFO Anders Berg will present and comment on the company´s interim report for January–March 2008. Media and analyst meeting at 9.00 a. m. CET (in Swedish)The analyst and press conference will be held at...

Orc Software Opens Development Center in Chicago

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 12:40:00 GMT

Chicago – Monday, March 31, 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity, today announced that it has opened a new development center in Chicago, Illinois. The new development center adds to Orc’s extensive list of development centers located around the world including centers in major financial capitals such as...

Notice to attend Orc Software AB’s (publ) Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:04:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ.) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders to be held on Thursday April 24, 2008, at 4 p. m. (CET) at the offices of Orc Software, at Kungsgatan 36, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden. RegistrationShareholders who wish to participate at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders must - be registered in the shareholders’...

Orc Announces Latest Trading Enhancements with Java Support in Orc Liquidator

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:40:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: London, New York, Hong Kong & Stockholm: Tuesday 11 March 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced the release of Orc Version 7.0 for latest trading enhancements including greater performance, flexibility and liquidity access. Orc Software’s VP Product Management,...

Centrosim Utilizes Orc Technology for Automated Trading and Risk Management

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:59:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: Milan, ITALY: Wednesday 5 March 2008– Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced Italian investment firm and established Orc Software customer, Centrosim, is utilizing Orc technology for its single platform, automated trading and risk management solution. Centrosim is...

Securities Industry News profiles Orc Software

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:00:00 GMT

On 3 March 2008, The Viewpoints section of Securities Industry News included a profile of Orc Software. This profile, based on an interview with Martin Koopman, President, North America, for Orc Software, includes commentary about Orc’s market position, the increasing need for ultra-low latency solutions, and the adoption path of the FAST standard.

Orc Speeds Up Derivatives Trading

Orc Delivers TradElect Connectivity for Borsa Italiana Members

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:06:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: Milan & London: Wednesday 27 February 2008: – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced TradElect connectivity for local Italian and worldwide members of the financial industry affected by the impending merger of Borsa Italiana with the London Stock Exchange. Members of...

Special Derivatives Report featuring Orc Software

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:25:00 GMT

This week, Dealing With Technology ran a special Derivatives Report sponsored by Orc Software. This report includes a Q&A with Jesper Alfredsson on derivatives automation and a thought-leadership piece on “Taking Advantage of New Market Opportunities in Algorithmic Trading”.

Special Derivatives Report featuring Orc Software PDF

Uptake of Orc technology continues in Nordic region with latest deal to DIVIDEON

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM: Tuesday 29th of January 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced Stockholm based trading firm DIVIDEON has integrated Orc technology, including Orc Trader and market connectivity, for its trading business.

CME Group in talks to buy Nymex Q1 2008

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:13:00 GMT

The newly-merged CME Group is in preliminary discussions to buy The New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) in a cash and stock deal reported to be worth around USD$11 billion. The two companies say that discussions are in "early stages" and the final terms of any potential transaction "may be materially different from what is being discussed". CME says it expects to maintain trading floors in New...

Global Investment Technology profiles Orc Liquidator customer

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:00:00 GMT

On January 21, 2008, Global Investment Technology profiled an Orc customer using Orc Liquidator. Jesper Alfredsson, VP of Trading Solutions for Orc Software, and a Midwest US based market-making firm were interviewed for the article. The article discusses how this customer is using Orc Liquidator to make markets in equity options on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE).

Annual Volumes Soar for Futures & Options Industry, Q1 2008

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:44:00 GMT

As reported in the global financial media during Q1 2008, the derivatives industry, one again grew exponentially in 2007, with most exchanges enjoying record annual volumes. Many derivatives exchanges are predicting 2008 to be yet another big year in terms of volume and growth. CME Group saw 2007 achieve record annual volumes with almost 2.8bn contracts changing hands. Daily volume in 2007...

Banca Aletti utilizes Orc Technology to launch new Derivatives Products on Italian Market

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 16:19:00 GMT

Milan, ITALY: Wednesday 9 January 2008 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity solutions, today announced leading Italian bank and established Orc Software customer, Banca Aletti, has utilized Orc technology to launch two new Certificates for basket of stocks on the Italian Securitised Derivatives Exchange, SeDeX.

Orc Software invites to a press and analyst meeting on January 24

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden: – Orc Software (SSE:ORC) invites you to attend a media and analyst meeting (in Swedish), followed by a telephone conference (in English) on January 24, 2008. CEO Thomas Bill and CFO Anders Berg will present and comment on the company´s year-end report for 2007. Media and analyst meeting at 9.00 a. m. CET (in Swedish)The analyst and press conference will be held at 9.00 a. m....

Valberedning inför årsstämma 2008 utsedd

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 16:01:00 GMT

Inför Orc Softwares årsstämma 2008 meddelas härmed att Orc Softwares valberedning bildats. Valberedningen ska bland annat arbeta fram ett förslag till styrelse att föreläggas årsstämman 2008 för beslut.

AG Capital Nordic Selects Orc Software’s Market Gateway Technology for Russian Market

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Stockholm & London: Wednesday November 28, 2007

Prime International Trading Deploys Orc Liquidator for Algorithmic Futures Trading

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chicago – Monday, November 26, 2007

Orc Software completes divestment of E2E Infotech

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, October 5, 2007

Orc Software invites to a press and analyst conference on October 18th

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, Sweden:

Sella Holding Banca Proves Orc Software’s Advanced Derivatives Trading Capabilities

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Milan IT: Wednesday 3 October, 2007

ICAP Utilizes Orc Software’s CameronFIX and CameronFAST to Support FX Trading over FIX Protocol

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chicago & New York – Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Orc Software expands European presence with new office in Amsterdam

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam, NL – Monday, September 24, 2007

Oyens & Van Eeghen selects Orc Software’s advanced connectivity solution

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Amsterdam, NL – Monday, September 24, 2007

Uptake of Orc technology continues in Nordic region with latest deal to Erik Penser Fondkommission

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON & STOCKHOLM: Thursday 20 September 2007

Matlock Capital Deploys Orc Liquidator for Market Making

Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Chicago & New York – Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Audentes Technology LLC Deploys Orc Liquidator

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Win Highlights Increased Uptake of Orc’s Advanced Derivatives Trading Solutions

Chicago & New York – Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Orc Software sells minority holding

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, August 23, 2007

Orc Software Launches Co-Located Hosted Algorithmic Derivatives Trading Platform

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Firms Can Rapidly Deploy Advanced Custom Algorithmic Strategies on CME, CBOT, LIFFE, EUREX & ICE.

NEW YORK, Tuesday July 31, 2007

LiquidityHub Selects CameronFIX to provide FIX-enabled Fixed Income Derivatives Trading Capabilities

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

London UK, Thursday 28 June, 2007

OpenLink Selects CameronFIX for Findur Trading Application

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

SIFMA Conference Week, New York, NY, Wednesday 20 June 2007

BIDS Trading Selects CameronFIX to provide FIX Connectivity for their Alternative Trading System

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

SIFMA Conference Week, NEW YORK, NY – Tuesday June 19, 2007

Orc Software Releases CameronFAST for Delivering FAST-Encoded-FIX

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

SIFMA Conference Week, New York, Monday 18 June, 2007

Marco Polo Network Partners with Orc Software for Providing Unmatched Market Access

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong: Monday June 4, 2007

Orc Software’s Trade Routing Network Expands in Asia Pacific

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong – Thursday May 31, 2007

Orc Software releases Market Connectivity to the HedgeStreet Exchange

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Latest Orc DMA development enables binary trading of event derivative contracts for Sell Side institutions and Hedge Funds

New York – Thursday April 26, 2007

Orc Software to divest E2E Infotech

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

STOCKHOLM, April 25, 2007

Report from Orc Software’s Annual General Meeting

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Today, April 25, 2007, Orc Software held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which took place at the company’s office on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm.

Orc Software Achieves Record 70% Growth in North America

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Increased product adoption by leading Sellside & Hedge Fund institutions for electronic derivatives trading propels Q1 revenues

NEW YORK, Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Uptake of Orc technology continues in Nordic region with latest deal to Saga Capital

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON & STOCKHOLM: Wednesday April 18, 2007

Spron Securities selects Orc Software’s advanced brokerage solution

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON & STOCKHOLM: Wednesday April 18, 2007

Orc Software Connects to IntercontinentalExchange and New York Board of Trade

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, Tuesday April 17, 2007

Orc Software releases Linux-based Italian derivatives market connection

Mon, 26 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Leading provider of market connectivity responds to market demand and releases Linuxbased market gateway to IDeM

Milan & Stockholm: Monday, March 26, 2007

Banca IMI Signs for Orc Software’s Enhanced Equities Trading Efficiencies

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Milan & Stockholm: Wednesday 20 March 2007

Notice to attend Orc Software AB’s (publ.) Annual General Meeting of shareholders

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ.) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Wednesday April 25, 2007, at 5 p.m. (CET) at the offices of Orc Software, at Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Leading Orc technology deployed by Van der Moolen

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Frankfurt & Stockholm: March 15, 2007

Barclays Capital Expands Prime Services Through Orc Partnership

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong [February 2007]

Exane BNP Paribas switches to Orc Software’s CameronFIX platform

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

CameronFIX - the globally proven FIX connectivity solution used by the world’s leading financial institutions

LONDON & STOCKHOLM: Monday February 5, 2007

Nordea integrates to Orc ExNet using CameronFIX

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Nordea to offer FX execution on Orc ExNet utilizing the leading FIX protocol solution, CameronFIX

STOCKHOLM & LONDON: Monday February 5, 2007

Orc Software connects to Pure Trading for go-live launch in Canada

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

TORONTO, NEW YORK & STOCKHOLM: Tuesday 23 January, 2007

Orc Software Appoints Anders Berg CFO

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

CKHOLM, Sweden: Tuesday January 9, 2007

Orc sets new benchmarks for scalable, multi-strategy trading

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

NEW YORK, NY: Tuesday January 9, 2007

Orc Software Releases Orc Trader and Orc Liquidator Version 6.1

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Version 6.1 delivers new volatility API and models, new connectivity to ICE, EBS, BrokerTec & Russian Trading Systems, and analysis & high throughput enhancements for automated trading.

London, New York & Stockholm, Tuesday December 19, 2006

Report from the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Today's Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Orc Software resolved to approve the introduction of a stock options program with a new issue of 400,000 warrants, in accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors.

Nominating Committee supplemented by new member

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:40:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – November 13, 2006 – Orc Software today announced that the Nominating Committee has been appointed and supplemented by one additional member, prior to the Annual General Meeting to be held in 2007. The Nominating Committee shall, among other things, develop a proposal for the composition of the Board of Directors, which will be presented to the Annual General Meeting for approval.

Notice to attend Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ)

Fri, 10 Nov 2006 17:16:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders to be held at 3pm (CET) on Monday, December 11, 2006 at the offices of Orc Software AB (publ), Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Nominating committee appointed

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:18:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – October 30, 2006 – Orc Software today announced that the Nominating Committee has been appointed for the Annual General Meeting 2007. The Nominating Committee shall, among other things, develop a proposal for the composition of the Board of Directors, which will be presented for approval at the Annual General Meeting.

Orc Software is first trading software firm to connect to ISE’s MidPoint Match

Wed, 04 Oct 2006 11:25:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden, October 4, 2006 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), a leading provider of technology for advanced trading, market making and brokerage, announced today that it has connected to the ISE Stock Exchange’s MidPoint MatchTM platform for trading U. S. listed and OTC equities. MidPoint Match is a fully automated, instantaneous equity matching platform that executes orders at the midpoint...

Orc Software completes acquisition of Cameron Systems

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 11:28:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – September 27, 2006 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the leading provider of technology for advanced trading, market making and brokerage, today announced completion of the acquisition of the leading Financial Information Exchange (FIX) messaging platform provider, Cameron Systems. Following continued growth and strong revenue performance by Cameron Systems, the final purchase...

Orc Software names Thomas Bill as CEO

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:34:00 GMT

The Board of Directors of Orc Software today appointed Thomas Bill as CEO. Thomas will assume his new position on October 1. Thomas Bill joins Orc from Protect Data where he has been CEO for the past four years. Under his leadership, Protect Data has developed into a world-leading data security company. “As demonstrated in his various management positions throughout the years, Thomas Bill has...

Orc Software consolidates management team with appointment of new CTO and CMO

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 11:44:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – September 5, 2006 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the provider of technology for advanced trading, market making and brokerage, today announced the new appointments of John Cameron as chief technology officer and Annie Walsh as chief marketing officer. Both join from Cameron Systems, the global FIX provider acquired by Orc Software in early 2006, where John Cameron was founder and...

Per E Larsson resigns from the Board of Orc Software

Tue, 18 Jul 2006 11:51:00 GMT

Per E Larsson, member of Orc Software's Board of Directors since 1997, will take on the position as Head of Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX) on July 15, 2006. In conjunction with this assignment Per E Larsson will leave his position as a Board member at Orc Software. Following this resignation the Board will consist of 6 members. "Per's commitment and knowledge has during the...

Orc Software expands access to foreign exchange markets with connections to FXall and Hotspot FXi

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 11:55:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden, June 14, 2006 - Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the provider of technology for advanced trading, market making and brokerage, today announced that it now provides direct trading access to FXall and Hotspot FXi, two of the leading alternative trading systems for foreign exchange (FX). This arrangement marks a significant expansion of Orc Software into the global FX market, providing...

Decision regarding the mandate for acquisition and transfer of shares

Wed, 24 May 2006 13:33:00 GMT

The Board of Directors has resolved to exercise, during the period until the next Annual General Meeting, the mandate from the Annual General Meeting to acquire and transfer the company's own shares. In summary, the authorization enables the Board of Directors to acquire or transfer shares in the company on one or more occasions during the period up until the next Annual General Meeting. The...

Orc Software Launches US Options Montage

Thu, 04 May 2006 13:38:00 GMT

Provides one screen with real-time consolidated quotes for all equity options exchanges in the US Offers single “smart” order routing panel for equity options traders to all US equity options markets Stockholm, Sweden, May 3, 2006 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC), the provider of technology for advanced trading, market making and brokerage, today announced the launch of the most sophisticated...

OMX and SGX strengthen partnership – Potential collaboration between OMX and Orc Software

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 13:43:00 GMT

Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and OMX today announced they are strengthening their partnership to provide technology solutions and services for the Singapore capital markets. The partnership includes the intention to work with OMX on the delivery of an order management system. Here OMX plan to work together with Orc Software as part of the recent agreement between OMX and Orc Software around...

Continued solid growth for Orc Software

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:51:00 GMT

Before today’s Annual General Meeting of Orc Software, the company’s acting CEO Lars Johansson has informed the Board as follows: The uncertainty that was created by a number of employees within research and development having resigned, has been reduced recently. The process to replace the employees that have left and to further strengthen the product and support organization is going according...

Report from Orc Software’s Annual General Meeting

Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:46:00 GMT

Today, March 24, 2006, Orc Software held its Annual General Meeting. Approximately 15 shareholders were present at the meeting, which took place at the company’s office on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm.

Report from the extraordinary general meeting

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:22:00 GMT

Today, January 26, 2006, Orc Software held an extraordinary general meeting so as to authorize the Board of Directors to issue new shares in order to complete the acquisition of Cameron Systems (VIC) Pty Ltd. At the general meeting it was also resolved to dispose of the Japanese subsidiary of Orc Software.

Jonas Lindström steps down as CEO of Orc Software

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:55:00 GMT

Orc Software has recently lost a number of key people within the product development department, causing turbulence in parts of the organization and exposing a lack of confidence in the present CEO. After consulting the Board, Jonas Lindström has decided to leave the position as CEO. “Orc Software has with the support of the Board gone through a substantial change during the past year. This...

Notice to attend Orc Software AB’s (publ.) Annual General Meeting of shareholders

Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:12:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ.) are hereby invited to attend the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Friday March 24, 2006, at 4 p.m. (CET) at the offices of Orc Software, at Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Report from the directors’ meeting

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 14:19:00 GMT

Today, February 1, 2006, the directors of Orc Software decided to transfer 513,500 own shares and to issue 352,282 new shares to the shareholders of Cameron Systems (VIC) Pty Ltd. Through the transfer of the shares and a cash payment, Orc Software completed its acquisition of Cameron Systems (VIC) Pty Ltd and Cameron Fix IP Pty Ltd.

Notice to attend extraordinary general meeting of shareholders in Orc Software

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 14:25:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ) are hereby invited to attend an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders to be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006, at 11 a.m. (CET), at the offices of Orc Software AB (publ) at Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Orc Software upgrades Hong Kong Stock Exchange connection

Mon, 09 Jan 2006 14:29:00 GMT

Press release, January 9, 2006

Orc Software, a leading supplier of technology for advanced market making, professional trading and brokerage, is making a major upgrade to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange link. This will give customers additional speed and flexibility in trading into the Hong Kong market.

Orc Software makes strategic acquisition in the FIX technology area

Wed, 28 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Press release, December 28, 2005

Orc System 5.2 delivers greater integration capabilities and connectivity for derivatives trading

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – 28 November 2005

Trading Technologies and Orc Software to deliver expanded exchange connectivity to the futures industry

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

1 November 2005

Orc Software Connects to Additional U.S. Equity Options Exchanges

Mon, 24 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Offers direct market connections to five top sources of liquidity in U.S. equity options market
Provides access to over 100 cash and derivatives markets around the world

New York, NY – October 24, 2005

Orc Software’s advanced trading platform to support Linux

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – 3 October 2005 – Orc Software (SSE: ORC) today announced that the Orc System, a platform for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, will now be available for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 operating system for AMD’s Opteron™ processors. Orc Software will deliver support for Linux on Hewlett-Packard’s HP ProLiant server systems and the Sun Microsystem’s Sun Fire X4x00...

Orc Software’s advanced trading platform to support Solaris 10

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Stockholm, Sweden – 3 October 2005

Final agreement between OMX and Orc Software for new front office product

Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

OMX Technology and Orc Software have today signed an agreement regarding the development of a new front-office product for trading in shares and derivative instruments on multiple electronic markets (Information about the Letter of Intent was communicated in a press release dated June 29, 2005).

Orc ExNet becomes a fully owned subsidiary to Orc Software

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading supplier of automated trading technology, announced today that the company acquires the remaining 28 percent of the subsidiary Orc ExNet.

Orc Software expands Hong Kong office

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Orc Software is expanding its Hong Kong office in order to create a stronger platform within the Asia-Pacific region. The expanded office will enable Orc Software to enhance its sales activities in the region and provide better support to regional clients. The expansion will include the recruitment of additional sales, support, and development staff and the relocation of senior staff from London,...

OMX and Orc Software partner to deliver new front office trading platform

Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

OMX Technology and Orc Software have today signed a Letter of Intent to develop a new front office trading platform that will cover trading of cash and derivatives products on multiple electronic markets. The new product will primarily be directed at brokers using exchange provided terminals.

Technology demonstration: Automatic trading with Orc Liquidator reaches new performance levels

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Orc Software has been testing the algorithmic trading application, Orc Liquidator 5.1, running on the award-winning Solaris 10 Operating System (OS) as well as Sun’s x64 AMD Opteron™ server – and has, for the first time, broken through the millisecond barrier.

Orc Software pushes the boundaries of automated trading with new version of Orc Liquidator

Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of automated trading technology, reports today that one of the leading trading firms in the US will be implementing Orc Liquidator.

Powerful enhancements in the new release from Orc Software

Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The latest release of Orc Software’s multi-asset trading application provides a range of new and powerful features for order and risk management, complementing the advanced on-board trading tools and access to more than 100 electronic markets around the world that the Orc System now supports.

Orc Software pushes the boundaries of automated trading with new version of Orc Liquidator

Tue, 24 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Orc Software has released Orc Liquidator 5.1, a faster, more customizable and easy-to-use application for creating trading strategies and automatic trading on over 100 markets.

Orc Software’s strong offering of market access now includes the Budapest Stock Exchange

Fri, 29 Apr 2005 16:59:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading supplier of technology for advanced market making, professional trading and brokerage, continues to add market connections at a fast pace. Orc Software can now offer trading on the Budapest Stock Exchange. Budapest Stock Exchange is the official trading platform on the Hungarian stock market for publicly emitted equities, derivatives and bonds.

Annual General Meeting Report

Wed, 20 Apr 2005 16:55:00 GMT

Today, April 20, 2005, Orc Software held its fifth Annual General Meeting as a listed company. Approximately 20 shareholders were present at the meeting, which took place at the company’s office on Birger Jarlsgatan in Stockholm.

Orc Software delivers Orc Liquidator to Italian bank

Thu, 14 Apr 2005 16:52:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of automated trading technology, reports today that an Italian bank will be implementing Orc Software’s most advanced technology, Orc Liquidator.

Notice to attend Orc Software’s meeting of shareholders

Wed, 09 Mar 2005 16:44:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ) are hereby given notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Wednesday April 20, 2005, at 4 p.m. (CET) at Orc Software, Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Orc Software partners with Instinet to offer direct market access via Orc ExNet

Wed, 23 Feb 2005 16:41:00 GMT

Instinet Europe Limited, The Unconflicted Institutional Broker and Orc Software, the leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, today announced that access to Instinet’s global electronic trading services is now available to Orc Software’s clients via Orc Software’s trading network, Orc ExNet.

Orc Software’s first client in Russia

Tue, 01 Feb 2005 16:38:00 GMT

Orc Software has entered into an agreement with Troika Dialog, a Russian investment bank that will use the Orc System for pricing, electronic trading and risk management for derivatives trading in Russia. The order is a break-through for Orc Software as the Russian market is just beginning to seriously use derivatives trading and more sophisticated trading tools.

Orc Software delivers Orc Liquidator to CQS Management Ltd

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 18:34:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of automated trading technology, reports today that CQS Management Ltd, a London based hedge fund, will be implementing Orc Software’s most advanced technology, Orc Liquidator.

Orc Software delivers Orc Liquidator to FöreningsSparbanken

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 17:32:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, reports today that Swedbank Markets, FöreningsSparbanken’s equity, fixed-income and currency business, has decided to license Orc Software’s most advanced technology, Orc Liquidator. Swedbank Markets has been a client of Orc Software since 1992.

Orc Software delivers Orc Liquidator to Pan Capital

Wed, 26 Jan 2005 16:27:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, reports today that Pan Capital, a specialized trading firm, has decided to license Orc Liquidator.

Orc Software collaborates with Interactive Brokers to offer market access to their mutual clients for all leading derivatives exchanges in the US

Fri, 03 Dec 2004 16:24:00 GMT

Orc Software, leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, announces that Interactive Brokers is the latest high profiled partner to be added to the Orc ExNet network. Orc Software’s clients will from today be able to trade on all the leading derivatives exchanges provided by Interactive Brokers in the US, including American Stock Exchange (AMEX), Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), Chicago Board of Trade (CBoT), Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), International Securities Exchange (ISE), NQLX, One Chicago and Philadelphia Stock Exchange (PHLX) without the need for exchange membership.

Jonas Lindström to take over as CEO of Orc Software as of December 1, 2004

Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:22:00 GMT

Orc Software previously announced that Jonas Lindström would take over as Chief Executive Officer no later than September 2005. The date has now been set for December 1, 2004. Lindström most recently comes from Front Capital Systems where he has been CEO.

Orc Software partners with AOT Stockbroking to offer direct market access to the Australian Stock Exchange

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 16:19:00 GMT

Orc Software, leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, today announces that AOT Stockbroking (AOT) will provide their clients with anonymous access to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) via Orc Software’s global trading network, Orc ExNet.

No new sales of Orc Software’s most advanced technology resulted in a lower margin for the third quarter of the year

Mon, 04 Oct 2004 16:15:00 GMT

During the third quarter of 2004 Orc Software has not completed any sales or deliveries of Orc Liquidator. Consequently, revenue for the third quarter will be lower than the second quarter of 2004, which in turn results in a significantly lower operating margin for the third quarter in comparison with the second quarter of the year.

Jonas Lindström new CEO for Orc Software

Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:12:00 GMT

Orc Software’s Board of Directors has appointed Jonas Lindström as Chief Executive Officer. Jonas Lindström, most recently CEO for Front Capital Systems, replaces Nils Nilsson who will remain in his current roll until Jonas Lindström officially takes over no later than in September of 2005.

Orc Software reorganizes in order to ensure future growth

Mon, 23 Aug 2004 16:10:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading supplier of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, is reorganizing and has appointed Joakim Johansson as the new Executive Vice President and Chief Technical Officer. In his new position Joakim Johansson will be a member of Orc Software's Group management.

Orc Software in marketing, sales and technology co-operation with AtomPro

Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:08:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, today announces marketing, sales and sharing of technology co-operation with AtomPro BV, a leading provider of advanced mathematical trading engines and software for the Dutch liquidity providers.

E*TRADE to launch mobile trading service on Sony Ericsson’s new flagship smartphone the P910

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 16:04:00 GMT

*TRADE, the international Internet broker with more than 4 million clients worldwide, today announced that it will launch a mobile trading service in the Nordic market based on Sony Ericsson’s recently announced smartphone P910, which will be available during the fall.

Orc Software’s mobile trading technology to be bundled with Sony Ericsson’s new smartphone P910

Thu, 15 Jul 2004 16:00:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, announces that their mobile trading technology is to be bundled with Sony Ericsson’s new flagship smartphone P910, via the recently established venture Promyzer.

Orc Software enables access to Citigroup's CATS-OS derivatives platform

Wed, 23 Jun 2004 15:57:00 GMT

Cooperation helps to raise efficiency in derivatives trading

Orc Software partners with CAI Cheuvreux to offer direct market access

Thu, 06 May 2004 15:53:00 GMT

Orc Software, leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, today announces that CAI Cheuvreux, the equity broking arm of Crédit Agricole is the latest high profiled partner to be added to the Orc ExNet network. Orc Software's clients will from today be able to trade on the exchanges provided by CAI Cheuvreux's Direct Market Access (DMA) network without the need for exchange membership.

Annual General Meeting report

Wed, 21 Apr 2004 15:46:00 GMT

Today, 21 April 2004, Orc Software held its fourth Annual General Meeting as a listed company. 20 shareholders were present at the meeting, which took place at the company's office on Birger Jarlsgatan.

Orc Software appoints Managing Directors and Sales Director to strengthen the capabilities to grow business in key markets

Mon, 05 Apr 2004 15:42:00 GMT

Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, announces a number of senior appointments.

Orc Software partners with E*TRADE FINANCIAL to offer direct market access on leading stock exchanges in North America and Asia

Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:33:00 GMT

Orc Software, leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, today announces that E*TRADE Securities Limited, the institutional division of E*TRADE FINANCIAL, is the latest high profiled partner to be added to the Orc ExNet network. The agreement provides Orc Software's clients direct market access to the leading cash equity markets in North America and Asia through E*TRADE FINANCIAL's institutional brokerage infrastructure.

Notice to attend meeting of shareholders

Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:18:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ) are hereby given notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Wednesday April 21, 2004, at 4 p.m. (CET) at Orc Software, Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5 th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Proposal for a new repurchase program

Tue, 09 Mar 2004 15:15:00 GMT

Orc Software's Board of Directors has decided to propose, at the Annual General Meeting 2004, that the Board remain authorized to make decisions regarding the acquisition and transfer of Orc Software's own shares. Orc Software's Board received authorization at the Annual General Meeting 2003 to acquire and sell Orc Software's own shares during the period up until the Annual General Meeting 2004. Thus far, Orc Software has acquired 225 000 shares, corresponding to 1.5 percent of the 14 850 000 shares issued, for approximately SEK 11 million.

Orc Software enters the order routing arena for derivatives by launching a new order routing service for traders and brokers

Tue, 02 Mar 2004 15:10:00 GMT

Frankfurt, March 2 – Orc Software, a leading provider of technology for advanced market making, trading and brokerage, enters the order routing arena for cash and derivatives, enabling traders and brokers to expand business opportunities via Orc ExNet, a trading network.

Orc Software and Reuters Announce New Initiative for Trading Futures at the Montreal Exchange

Tue, 09 Dec 2003 15:06:00 GMT

Orc Software and Reuters are leveraging their strategic alliance to deliver Orc Software's futures trading capabilities in a service bureau (ASP) format to serve the Canadian futures trading market.

Orc Software opens a sales and support office in Chicago

Mon, 24 Nov 2003 15:03:00 GMT

Orc Software opens a sales and support office in Chicago to take advantage of the marketing opportunities evolving from trading in Chicago becoming more and more electronic.

Chicago Board of Trade certifies Orc Software for its electronic trading platform

Thu, 06 Nov 2003 14:58:00 GMT

Orc Software will connect to e-cbot on November 23 when LIFFE CONNECT ® replaces the Eurex electronic exchange platform currently used by CBOT.

Orc Software launches next generation of automated trading technology with Orc Liquidator

Mon, 27 Oct 2003 14:55:00 GMT

New technology gives brokers, traders and market makers unprecedented control over the programming and execution of their trading strategies.

Orc Software forms a new Executive Management team

Mon, 01 Sep 2003 14:52:00 GMT

Today Lars Johansson, presently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice President (EvP), was appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO). In addition, Jonas Hansbo, Chief Technical Officer (CTO), was appointed EvP. Together with CEO Nils Nilsson, Lars Johansson and Jonas Hansbo will form the new Executive Management team effective from September 1, 2003.

Orc Software is the first ISV to be fully compatible with all three profiles for BOX

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 14:48:00 GMT

Orc Software is the first independent software vendor (ISV) to be certified for all three of the Boston Options Exchange's (BOX) business profiles: BOX Market Maker, Proprietary trading and Agency execution. This enables Orc Software users connecting to BOX to fully realize their market and revenue potential.

Orc Software undertakes a new client application with Infront.

Wed, 18 Jun 2003 14:42:00 GMT

Orc Software and the Norwegian software development company Infront have signed an agreement that provides Orc Software with global distribution rights for Infront's information- and trading system, The Online Trader. This agreement strengthens Orc Software's product range for trading over the Internet. In addition, Orc Software will
acquire 10 percent of Infront.

Change in Orc Software's Board of Directors

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 14:39:00 GMT

Bo Svefors has been appointed Senior vice President Marketing & Communication at OM. In connection with this Bo Svefors announces his immediate resignation from the Board of Directors of Orc Software.

Orc Software launches a product family based on the Orc Technology

Wed, 30 Apr 2003 14:33:00 GMT

Orc Software launches a product family including Orc Trader, Orc Broker and Orc Futures. These highly specia-lized front-ends are designed for different categories of users with the objective to make the clients' use of the Orc Technology broader and more efficient. All applications enable the users to connect to more than 40 electronic markets in real-time.

Annual General Meeting Report

Wed, 23 Apr 2003 14:28:00 GMT

Today, 23 April 2003, Orc Software held its third Annual General Meeting as a listed company. 32 shareholders were present at the meeting, which took place at the company’s office on Birger Jarlsgatan.

Reuters new trading tool using Orc Software's technology selected by three European banks

Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:23:00 GMT

Orc Software and Reuters, the global information company, today announced that Dexia Bank in Belgium, Banca Aletti in Italy and another European bank have selected Reuters new trading tool, Reuters Order Management for Exchange Execution.

Orc Software appoints new executive vice president

Thu, 20 Mar 2003 14:19:00 GMT

Orc Software's Chief Financial Officer Lars Johansson has been appointed executive vice president of the company. Lars Johansson has been working for Orc Software since 2000 with responsibility for finance, control and administration.

Orc ExNet offers foreign exchange trading through SEB

Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:16:00 GMT

Orc ExNet's expanded product range now offers foreign exchange trading through SEB Merchant Banking, which allows Orc Software's clients to electronically trade foreign exchange in the Orc System through SEB—one of the leading participants in the international foreign exchange market.

Call option program for Orc Software's employees

Tue, 18 Feb 2003 13:58:00 GMT

A new option program for the employees at Orc Software is now in place. All employees in the Group have been offered the opportunity to purchase call options issued by Hagströmer & Qviberg FK and in total, 71 employees purchased 304,900 call options.

Notice to attend Orc Software's Annual General Meeting

Thu, 06 Feb 2003 14:01:00 GMT

The shareholders of Orc Software AB (publ) are hereby given notice to attend the Annual General Meeting of the shareholders to be held on Wednesday April 23, 2003, at 3 p.m. at Orc Software, Birger Jarlsgatan 32A, 5th floor, Stockholm, Sweden.

Orc Software reinforces its management

Wed, 29 Jan 2003 13:37:00 GMT

A nominating committee for Orc Software has been appointed. The committee is responsible for submitting a proposal for the nominees for election to Orc Software's Board of Directors, director compensation and appointment of auditor. Until the annual meeting for 2003, the following representatives have been appointed to serve on the nominating committee.

Nominating committee appointed for Orc Software

Tue, 14 Jan 2003 13:18:00 GMT