We thought we’d share some of the developments that occurred at the SIA Technology Management Conference affecting Trade-Ideas. One very newsworthy event that occurred on noon Wednesday of the conference was the announcement that Ameritrade and TD Waterhouse would combine to form TD Ameritrade. Without revealing any specifics there are many reasons to consider this event a very positive development for Trade-Ideas. Here are some of the other developments we can share:

Two new integration announcements:
RushTrade – press release
Genesis Securities – press release

New ways Trade-Ideas appeals to the institutional community:
Buyside – Algorithmic monitoring
Sales, Agency Desk – a new real-time reason to call the client
Trader training

A great networking event at Marseille

featuring a paired wine dinner. The event’s theme was to stretch the analogy that picking the right wine to match with a food is the same as picking the right alert and filter combination in Trade-Ideas to match your strategy. The result in both cases is complete satisfaction.

Here’s the menu:
1. Basil Panisse with Aioli
Wine: Malvasia Bianca, Amethyst, Monterey County 2001
2. Tapenade Crostini
Wine: Rueda, Las Brisas, Spain 2003
3. Grilled Snails with Sweet Garlic Puree
Wine: Muscadet De Sevre Et Maine, Landron “Amphibolite Nature” 2004
4. Sweet Corn Risotto with Mascarpone, Sungold Tomatoes, Leeks and Parmesan
Wine: Catalyud, Las Rocas De San Alejandro, Spain 2004
5. Beef Cheek Daube with Roman Gnocchi & Root Vegetable Fondue
Wine: Lemberger, Shooting Star “Blue Franc,” Washington 2004
Wine: Monastrell, Altos de La Hoya “Old Vines,” Jumilla, Spain 2003