Pragma, an independent trading boutique which develops trading algorithms and provides consulting and guidance for buy-side firms, has developed a quantitative model and supporting smart-routing system for passive limit orders that it says significantly improves all-in performance.
Nokia, Panasonic, Philips, AMD, HP, and Microsoft have piloted internationally agreed-upon due diligence guidance on conflict minerals in line with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development due diligence model.