History

Blue Curve was first launched in 1999, over 20 years ago. The software was developed by Mark Robertson and his colleagues, who met whilst working at Swiss Bank Corporation in the early 1990’s.

At SBC, Mark lead a team of analysts, developers and support staff who made use of early internet technologies to change the way that financial research worked on a global basis. At the time, all research was produced using cumbersome processes on high-end DTP software, and was delivered as a paper document, normally in the mail, or by courier if you had the cash!

The system they developed allowed analysts all over the world to contribute in near-realtime to the banks flagship weekly FX and Economics research publication, The Adviser. They then extended the system to deliver The Adviser electronically to the Banks’ most valued customers using internet links and proprietary software. That all sounds a bit basic now, but back then it gave SBC a tangible lead in the wide-spread delivery of near-realtime research, which their clients valued highly.

Mark founded Blue Curve, the company, in 1995, and set out to build a flexible research production platform that would meet the needs of Analysts, Research Production staff, Compliance and Management, across all asset classes. The firm’s consultative approach meant that the software was built to meet real needs, rather than perceived needs and that principle is embedded in the business to this day. As a result, the software appealed to firms who focussed on the hard business realities of running their research departments, and not just the frivolities of the latest technology buzzwords. Early adopters of Blue Curve included Natwest Markets, RBS, Credit Lyonnais and ING, who remain a customer to this day.

Today

Blue Curve is now used by a wide variety of firms throughout the world, large and small, sell-side and buy-side for both economic and equity research. They include Wells Fargo, Fidelity Investments, ING and Nedbank.

Blue Curve is constantly developed to take advantage of new technologies, new business opportunities and market changes but always retaining the focus on what our customers really want. Our small team of technical staff, based in London, focus 100% on customers, ensuring that the software continues to perform as expected.

Blue Curve is owned and operated by Abelau Limited, a private company owned by Mark and his family. The company has a strong balance sheet and continues to support the growth, development and future plans for Blue Curve.