Articles by Max Bowie
Exegy Gets Expanded CAT Role Under Finra
The vendor will be providing more data capture and processing services for the CAT than when originally selected as part of Thesys Technologies' failed CAT offering.
Bringing an ‘Edge’ to the South Side
Max reports on how one company’s mission to exploit the trend of Edge Computing is not only improving latency and connectivity, but also has the potential to improve low-income neighborhoods and change lives.
BST Awards 2019: Best Buy-Side Data Analytics Tool—FactSet
To gain advantage from the growing data deluge, analytics—integrated with a firm's data workflow—are becoming ever-more crucial to buy-side investors.
Bloomberg LP’s Fate Lies in Hands of Democratic Voters
With Bloomberg founder Michael Bloomberg confirming a run for president, Max ponders the possible outcomes if the data giant goes up for sale.
People Moves: Finastra, Luminex, Itarle, West Highland & More
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the last week, including Lisa Fiondella (pictured), who joins Finastra.
Apteo Preps Alt Data Platform Expansion
The startup will use a new investment round to fund the addition of new datasets and staff as it brings its platform to market.
Activ Builds Bridge to ‘Future-Proofed’ Data Platforms
The new suite of integration tools will allow firms to connect different data sources to mitigate the impact of core architectural components being phased out.
SEC Taps MayStreet to Replace Thesys as Midas Operator
MayStreet has taken over the role of market data provider to the SEC's Midas data consolidationand market analysis platform.
CanDeal Unveils ‘More Accurate’ Bond Pricing Feed
The new pricing service incorporates additional inputs and uses artificial intelligence to predict price movements.
People Moves: MarketAxess, Trading Technologies, DTCC & More
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the last week, including Ryan Gwin (pictured), who joins MarketAxess.
FactSet, Finnova Ally for Swiss Bank Data Portals
Under the agreement, Finnova will populate portals aimed at the corporate, wealth management, and retail customers of its Swiss bank clients with data and analytics from FactSet.
Brokers Tackle Pro v. Non-Pro Data Cost & Compliance Challenges
Max Bowie digs deep into how firms are making sure they classify data consumers correctly to avoid paying unnecessary fees.
CME, Google Ally for Cloud Market Data Access
The partnership will allow existing and potential subscribers around the world to access all CME Group data via a connection to Google Cloud.
Adaptive Management Launches Free Alt Data Search Tool
Investment professionals can use Discover to find the right dataset and provider for their needs.
Alt Data’s Mid-Life Crisis
Alternative data is maturing. But with its growth spurt comes growing pains—just ask Thasos Group. And though the market is still in its adolescence, it’s starting to face some grownup challenges.
TP Icap Preps African Data Package
The broker's new dataset covering the region is in response to increased client demand for data on sub-Saharan Africa, and increased investment in the region.
Old Dogs, New Tricks: Veteran Tech Execs Enjoy the Startup Life
An examination of how long-serving industry veterans are finding a home at fintech startups.
AlgoDynamix Pulls Trigger on ‘Magnum’ Price Forecasting Tool
The new tool captures crowding and clustering effects that can help forecast large price movements.
People Moves: AlgoDynamix, Tourmaline , Asset Control, SIX
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the past week, including Marion Leslie (pictured) who joins SIX.
EDM Council, Solidatus Ally for DCAM RegData Readiness Assessments
The free tool, offered exclusively to EDM Council members, will help them assess the impact of new regulations on data management practices.
Startup Koyfin Readies New Data, Tools for Research Visualization Platform
The new features and data will form the basis of a premium, fee-liable version of Koyfin's investment researh platform slated for launch next year.
Fixnetix Beefs Up NY Presence for US Push
The vendor plans to exploit the larger footprint of parent DXC and to launch new services in the US.