Exceptional trading, investment and information solutions for the world's financial community.

New technology, new regulation, new challenges: making money in today's financial markets is all about staying ahead of the curve. Having the capability to spot new trends and act fast turns change into opportunity. That's why 85% of the world's premier financial institutions trust Fidessa to provide them with their multi-asset trading and investment infrastructure, their market data and analysis, and their decision making and workflow technology.

It's also why $15 trillion worth of transactions flow across our global network each year. Because we're the market leader, we can also offer unique access to the world's largest and most valuable trading community of buy-side and sell-side professionals, from global institutions and investment banks to boutique brokers and niche hedge funds.

Fidessa is a global business with scale, resilience, ambition and expertise. We've delivered around 25% compound growth since our stock market listing in 1997 and we're recognised as the thought leader in our space. We set the benchmark with our unrivalled set of mission-critical products and services and, uniquely, serve both the buy-side and sell-side communities. Ongoing investment in our leading-edge, integrated solutions ensures Fidessa remains the industry's number one choice.

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Recovering well

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Panmure Gordon has raised its target price for trading systems developer Fidessa from 1,243p to 1,396p, following the forecast-beating final results released Monday.

However, the broker has retained its 'hold' recommendation on the shares, saying that the stock is still "too expensive and the halcyon days are long gone".

Just read in todays mail - Fidessa 'claims worst is over'

Chris Aspinwall has a good feel for the market and he should have. He is chief executive of software group Fidessa whos systems are responsible for trading almost 75% of the shares, bonds, derivatives and other securities bought and sold in london.
Yesterday he said that in recent weeks the strongest sentiment in equity markets for five years could signal a return to more stability among its customers.In other words, the worst is over and he sees plenty of blue skies ahead.
Aspinwall added 'while it was to early to know whether this was a turning point a floor would eventually be reached in the decline of equity markets.

Fidessa: Credit Suisse increases target price from 1782p to 2213p and retains an outperform rating.



Incredible recovery

LONDON (ShareCast) - Fidessa shares soared after Credit Suisse (NYSE: CRP - news) increased its target price from 1,782p to 2,213p and retained an outperform rating.

Fidessa Group (LSE: FDSA.L - news) : JP Morgan initiates with a target price of 2002p and a neutral rating.

Fidessa shares hit

15 April 2013 | 10:52am

StockMarketWire.com - Shares in Fidessa Group were down nearly 9% by mid morning in London after it said that, as expected, the attrition and pricing pressure seen during last year has continued into the first quarter which, in the short-term, makes it challenging for the company to deliver the growth levels it has previously seen.

It reported that it continued to deliver a solid performance during the first quarter with the growth from derivatives platforms, service based platforms and regional expansion offsetting the headwinds created by market conditions.

Fidessa added that it has seen good development in its pipeline and has continued its investment programme, expanding its capability across asset classes, services and regions.

At 10:52am: [LON:FDSA] share price was -102p at 1786p

Fidessa Group (LSE: FDSA.L - news) : Sanlam Securities takes target price from 1775p to 2000p and keeps a buy recommendation.

Trading statement Wed 8 May

EX dividend - 08 May 2013 Fidessa Group PLC (45 P)
08 May 2013 Fidessa Group PLC (24.5 P)

Fidessa: Sanlam Securities increases target price from 2000p to 2340p and stays with a buy recommendation

Fidessa Group PLC (FDSA:LSE) set a new 52-week high during today's trading session when it reached 2,121. Over this period, the share price is up 38.00%.

10 Jul Barclays... 2,500.00 Overweight

19 Jul Sanlam... 2,340.00 Buy
18 Jul JP Morgan... 1,757.00 Underweight

25 Jul Sanlam... 2,340.00 Buy

Half Yearly Report


Highlights for the period ended 30th June 2013:



· Strong multi-asset revenue growth and first global roll-outs of new derivatives platform.

· New derivatives signings including one with a large US bank.

· First signs of improving conditions in customer markets.

· Good growth delivered through regional expansion, with 57% of total revenue now accounted for outside of Europe.

· Good cash generation, with £50.3 million cash balance after dividend payments of £25.8 million.



http://www.moneyam.com/action/news/showArticle?id=4639792

Fidessa adjusted pre-tax profits fall

StockMarketWire.com

Fidessa posts adjusted pre-tax profits of £20.9m for the six months to the end of June - 5% down on last time.

Revenues were 1% lower at £139.3m and adjusted operating profits fell by 5% to £20.8m.

Chief executive Chris Aspinwall said: "Financial market conditions during the first half of 2013 have been changeable, with strong gains seen in the first quarter largely reversing during the second quarter. Trading volumes also provided mixed news, with equity trading in the first half of 2013 down on the same period last year but increased when compared to the second half of 2012.

"For many of our customers this has meant that whilst there has been some improvement in the conditions they face, this improvement has not been sufficiently strong or sustained to enable them to make investment decisions with confidence.

"As a result, we have seen some continuation of the attrition and price pressure we saw last year. Despite this pressure we have sustained and increased our investment programme, expanding our capabilities across assets, services and regions, and continued to win new deals.

"This expansion has allowed us to maintain our recurring revenues whilst we have seen a reduction in consultancy revenue as customers continue to manage discretionary spending tightly.

"The increase in our investment programme, particularly around our derivatives initiative as we roll-out our first global platforms, has had a small impact on margin."



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29 Jul Finncap 2,200.00 Hold
29 Jul Numis 2,440.00 Buy
29 Jul Investec N/A Hold
29 Jul Sanlam... 2,340.00 Buy

JP Morgan Cazenove reiterates underweight on Fidessa Group, target cut from 1757p to 1749p. Canaccord Genuity retains hold on Fidessa Group, target raised from 1650p to 1850p. - See more at: http://www.stockmarketwire.com/article/4641222/Broker-News-Views.html#sthash.WslCcCeh.dpuf