Thomson Reuters recently launched a new desktop for financial market professionals, Eikon, which places the most comprehensive market information, news, analytics and trading tools available into an easy to use desktop.
Thomson Reuters Eikon presents information in an easy-to-use web style search, aggregates select social networking technology, and allows mobile interchange. Eikon is available on multiple computer platforms, Blackberry and iPhone devices with a single sign-on to access information.
“Today’s generation of financial professionals demand tools that are intuitive, rich in data and analytics, and highly connected, to give them an edge. Eikon is a fundamental shift for our company and our industry. It will constantly adapt to help customers thrive in this new era. The launch signifies another key milestone in our strategy to build an open and connected global financial community,” said Devin Wenig, CEO of Thomson Reuters Markets.
A core innovation of Eikon is to harness social networking technology for financial markets and to connect financial professionals around the globe to create valuable communities, according to a press statement.
“To complete the trading cycle, Eikon links to some of the world’s deepest pools of foreign exchange, equities, fixed income and trading venues such as Tradeweb; with easy-click trade capabilities so that market professionals can act in real-time.”
