Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Regulating Cryptocurrencies and the Investors’ Search for Clarity
Few regulations around cryptocurrencies exist but institutional investors, already wary of fully entering the market, want countries to provide clear statements laying out how these new assets will be treated. By Emilia David
People Moves: Baton, SEC, CFTC, Instinet, GAM, Ultumus
A look at some of the key "people moves" from 6/29-7/2, including Andres Choussy (pictured), who recently joined Baton.
The Cloud Breach Blame Game
As cloud computing becomes an ever more critical component of any modern financial technology infrastructure, cloud deals are coming under increased regulatory scrutiny.
People Moves: Tradition, Glue42, DataRobot, SEC, Tora, BTON, Chainalysis
A look at some of the key "people moves" from June 24-28, including Rob Hegarty, who joins DataRobot.
People Moves: Symphony, Cboe, Pico, SEC, Avelacom, Predata, HKEX
A look at some of the key "people moves" from June 17-21, including Emma Wheeler [pictured], who joins Pico.
Regulators Need to Get More Involved for Wider Institutional Crypto Adoption
Caspian's Chris Jenkins says the crypto space is still struggling to attract institutional clients, who want greater regulatory guidance.
Setting the Standard: Derivatives Industry Looks to Machine-Readable Technology
As regulators and industry bodies ramp up efforts to deploy machine-readable models for derivatives reporting, adoption of industry-wide standards has more than a few challenges to overcome.
Zerrusen To Head SEC's Cybersecurity Policy
A 30-year industry vet, Zerrusen will advise SEC Chairman Jay Clayton on cybersecurity issues.
CAT Rollout Moves Forward Following Processor Change
Finra and the SEC are working on identifiers that mask personally identifiable information.
Former SEC Commissioner Joins IEX Board of Directors
Kara Stein joins from the SEC, where she served since 2013.
Sifma Rolls Out Bulk Transfer Plan
The plan will lay out a common process to move accounts if a broker-dealer falls into difficulties.
NYSE President Sees Tech as Key to Big Board's Next Evolution
A look at the massive tech projects (and legal battles) underway at the NYSE, which are being led by Stacey Cunningham.
SEC’s Redfearn: US-Style Consolidated Tapes Won’t Solve Trading Data Needs
As European market participants bemoan the lack of a consolidated tape, a senior SEC executive debunks the idea that a pan-European tape, similar to the US, will resolve issues around data access and costs.
April 2019: Welcome to the New WatersTechnology
Max previews the first issue of the relaunched magazine, and extends a welcome.
Fund Managers Re-Engineer Data Workflows for N-PORT
With more frequent and granular reporting for fund managers looming, firms have had to figure out how best to connect all the data needed to meet the new requirements. This has necessitated a widespread change in how data is moved throughout an…
CAT NMS Committee Proposes Five-Month Delay to Broker Reporting
Under new plan, industry participants will begin reporting equities in April, with testing to commence in December.
CFTC Chair Says Agency is ‘Finally’ Getting Resources to Bolster Tech
Giancarlo lauds budget approval from Congress in swansong industry appearance.
Get the Pitchforks
While no one involved in the building of the stalled Consolidated Audit Trail is free from blame, Anthony says there are reasons to believe the CAT won’t ever materialize, regardless of the plan processor.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 155: Martin Boyd of FIS; A Look at the CAT
First, some pointed comments about the Consolidated Audit Trail and then Martin Boyd discusses the fintech market.
CAT's Future Still Cloudy as NMS Committee Declines to Name New Processor
Technical specifications will remain the same even as the committee works on finding a new database operator.
CAT’s Tale: How Thesys, the SROs and the SEC Mishandled the Consolidated Audit Trail
WatersTechnology investigates the torturous journey to create a stock-trading database for the US, and where the project goes from here.
CAT Delayed Further as Thesys Ousted, Finra Tipped as Successor
US Consolidated Audit Trail consortium fires database processor in shock move.
SEC Taps FIF Vet Kimmel to Oversee CAT Implementation
After a decade leading data industry association the Financial Information Forum, Kimmel is well-versed in directing industry-wide initiatives.
US SIPs Must Evolve or Face Uncertain Future
Traditionally, the core of the US market data ecosystem has been the SIP feeds that consolidate data from all US exchanges. But as the cost of exchange data continues to rise, some firms are finding the US consolidated tapes to be a SIP that’s hard to…