The optimal locations for HFT systems August 3, 2011 AS forex traders arbitraging across exchanges attempt to eke out every possible advantage, they are reaching the point where they are being held back by the laws of physics. For the HFT industry, the holy grail of zero latency eludes them. No matter how rapid trading software becomes at generating trades, the march towards zero [...]
Turning up the heat on fro yo August 3, 2011 YESTERDAY was a big day for fans of icy treats as Pinkberry, the cult US frozen yoghurt brand, opened a concession in Selfridges. Stars from David Beckham to Alexandra Burke have publicly rejoiced and Americans all over the city are in raptures. Scheduled to open here in 2008, Pinkberry delayed its UK opening after Lehman [...]
GOING OUT August 3, 2011 ASIDE from Bunga Bunga (see below), the main action is in the City. The Door Oyster Bar and Grill opened this Monday across from the Royal Exchange on Cornhill, and their beautiful bar may become the best place to unwind after work with a fine drink and a plate of bivalves. Design features include a reclaimed [...]
Bunga Bunga everyone: Italy comes to Battersea August 3, 2011 Q: Charlie: You first showed your interest in nightlife and parties aged 13 when you arranged a party at Crazy Larrys. Duncan, you weren’t far on his heels. What was it about that world that drew you so powerfully? A (Charlie): I realised it was something I could do at the same time as studying [...]
MARKET MOVERS August 2, 2011 Transfer activity expected to be triggered as the deals to take Fabregas to Barcelona and Inter’s Sneijder to Old Trafford edge closer to completion SUMMER spending is set for a shot in the arm as two of the close season’s lengthiest sagas edge closer to completion. Barcelona are expected to increase their offer for Arsenal [...]
Trent Bridge hero Bresnan fears he could be dropped August 2, 2011 INDIA’S second innings slayer at Trent Bridge Tim Bresnan admits he could find himself relegated to 12th man duties by the time England attempt to wrap up the series at Edgbaston next week. The Yorkshireman crowned a successful return to the side with Test best figures of 5 for 48 as England moved closer to [...]
England boosted by return of Moody to captain’s role August 2, 2011 ENGLAND captain Lewis Moody will reassume the leadership of his side for Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match against Wales at a sold-out Twickenham. Mike Tindall and Nick Easter shared the captaincy through England’s victorious RBS 6 Nations campaign in the absence of Bath flanker Moody, who missed a large chunk of last season with knee [...]
Pele warns Blues target August 2, 2011 PELE last night warned Chelsea target Neymar against moving to the Premier League because of his concerns over the teenager’s ability to adapt to English football. The blossoming Brazilian, the latest gifted forward to be compared to the legendary No10, yesterday saw a proposed £40m move to Real Madrid collapse. That has opened the door [...]
Analysis: Cost of being a London fan August 2, 2011 FANS in London pay more to watch football than those in the rest of Britain, but the cheapest tickets are not always to be found in the most downmarket clubs, according to research published yesterday. The cheapest ticket at the average Premier League club costs £24.88, and the most expensive £49.63 – but at London’s [...]
Daley drills City A.M. team a final time before triathlon August 2, 2011 TIME is fast running out for the Laureus / City A.M. team preparing for the London leg of the Dextro Energy ITU Triathlon in Hyde Park at the weekend. So, with valuable funds for charity at stake, the athletes were certain to make the most of the recent final group training session – taken by [...]
