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Industry Issues & Initiatives

Industry Issues & Initiatives

Waters Technology’s extensive coverage of Industry Issues & Initiatives features expert analysis, news, opinion, interviews & special reports on the business issues facing professionals across the financial market IT, trading technology and data landscape.


Industry Issues & Initiatives News, Commentary & Analysis from Waters Technology

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Anthony Malakian: Undue Diligence

As scandals­ at large firms like AIJ Investment Advisors, or small firms such as Market Neutral Trading, persist, the need for operational due diligence has taken on greater importance. Technology can help, Anthony says.

Waters | Opinion | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 26 Mar 2012

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Opening Cross: If You Can't Find the Grail, Should Latency Devotees Change Religion?

The quest for the holy grail of low latency has been one of the driving forces of innovation in the market data industry over the last decade, but as this becomes harder and more expensive to achieve, firms are focusing on new ways to find value and speed-related...

Inside Market Data | Opinion | Latency | 26 Mar 2012

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United Nations Connects Equity Volatility to Commodity Markets

The UN study has implications for investors attempting to diversify through commodity investment.

Sell-Side Technology | News | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 23 Mar 2012

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United Nations Connects Equity Volatility to Commodity Markets

The UN study has implications for investors attempting to diversify through commodity investment.

Buy-Side Technology | News | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 23 Mar 2012

Ducourty Joins Digiterre in Business Development Role

Damien Ducourty joins CRM specialist Digiterre as head of business development.

Buy-Side Technology | News | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 22 Mar 2012

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A Top 10 List for Developers

If you're debuting a new piece of disruptive technology, DirectMarkets CEO Kevin Lupowitz has 10 ways to tell if you'll be successful.

Sell-Side Technology | Analysis | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 19 Mar 2012

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FISD Panels Highlight Lack of Competition, Relations, Innovation as Barriers to Progress

Data providers must support and promote competition among vendors, or risk hindering innovation, according to FISD panelists.

Inside Market Data | News | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 19 Mar 2012

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The Return of Green IT

While it hasn’t gotten the attention it did during the green wave of the mid-2000s, environmentally friendly technology is in place at many of the world’s major financial institutions. Jake Thomases looks at the latest initiatives designed to save...

Waters | Feature | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 14 Mar 2012

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The Market Data Oscars

The Inside Market Data awards celebrate their 10th year. Vote for your favorite vendors and nominate yourself in a range of call-for-entry categories.

Inside Market Data | News | Awards & Rankings | 13 Mar 2012

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Tordable Lands CEO Role at Cinnober

Javier Tordable has been appointed CEO of Cinnober Financial Technology, the Stockholm-based provider of multi-asset technologies to trading and clearing venues.

Sell-Side Technology | News | Industry Issues & Initiatives | 12 Mar 2012

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