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Science Friction: Some Tire of Waiting for Quantum’s Leap
Use cases for quantum computing are piling up—from CVA to VAR. But so are the obstacles
Dutch Banks, Zapata Computing Tap Quantum Computing for Stress Test Projects
ABN, ING and Rabobank are exploring quantum for regulatory stress tests. In the US, Zapata Computing is seeking a patent for the same.
Slow Road to Consensus: CFTC's Behnam Talks Climate Risk
As CFTC commissioner Rostin Behnam’s report on climate risk to the financial system is published, WatersTechnology speaks to Behnam about data, greenwashing, and gaining support in Washington.
Waters Wrap: Exchanges Look to the Cloud (And More on ESG, M&A, and Vaccine Tracking Data)
As exchanges partner with cloud providers to move more functions to the cloud, Anthony wonders if these partnerships could become competitive in the future.
Quants Use Nowcasting As Covid Crystal Ball
Experts from UBS, Unigestion, MIT and QuantConnect discuss the need for nowcasting, and what the alt data boom has made possible in trying to navigate today’s crisis.
On the Rise of SaaS, Cloud & Chaos: BCP in an Unknown World
It’s business as usual—except when it’s not. Traders, investment bankers, asset managers, and the vendors who serve them will operate using their business continuity plans indefinitely. Tech innovations over the last decade have made these plans better,…
Robo-raters Help Banks Vet Vendors for Cyber Risk
These specialists are touting services for monitoring third parties amid tougher rules on outsourcing risk.
The Future of Cloud Regulation: The Authorities Take Notice
A look at how regulators could approach supervising public cloud companies in the future.
ICE Acquires Fixed Income Volatility Index from BAML
The exchange and data provider says purchase of market sentiment index from BAML is a natural next step.
Fed Enlists Finra to Expand Data Collection Efforts
The expanded data collection efforts are a response to changes in fixed income trading practices and increased volatility.
Deep Learning: The Evolution is Here
Advancements in AI have led to new ways for firms to generate alpha and better serve clients. The next great evolution in the space could come in the form of deep learning. WatersTechnology speaks with data scientists at banks, asset managers and vendors…
Flush with Cash, Paxos Plans Precious-Metals Blockchain Launch Next Week
In addition to going live with its blockchain, the trust company has netted an additional $65 million in Series B funding.
AcadiaSoft Launches Consulting Services for Initial Margin Rules
Vendor will provide a service that advises banks and buy-side firms seeking margin-model approval from the Fed ahead of 2018 deadline
The Human Side of Data Governance
Good data governance is not about technology
Treasury Management Nears Move Towards Electronification
TD Bank executive breaks down current landscape in the US commercial payments space.
Golden Copy: Basel Sequel Fatigue
The prospect of a 'Basel IV' has many wondering about several issues still outstanding with Basel III
Regulators Mandating Cyber-Related Technologies? Pump the Breaks
Too many accidents will lead to regulatory reform.
‘Your Perimeter Has Been Breached': The New Reality of Cyber Security
Risk professionals talk about the need to join forces with IT.
Facing Up to the New Regulatory World
The BCBS 239 risk data aggregation principles, CCAR and FDSF stress tests, and COREP and FINREP reporting frameworks are some of the most significant new measures developed by regulators and are having a major impact on data management, writes Nicholas…
ROC Issues Details of Pre-LOU Common Data Format
The Regulatory Oversight Committee of the global legal entity identifier system has released the first details of a common data format that will be used by pre-local operating units, reducing complexity for users of pre-LEI data
Moody's Analytics Provides Analysis, Economic Forecasts on Fed's 2014 CCAR Scenarios
Moody's Analytics, the data and software arm of ratings agency Moody's, has analyzed the Federal Reserve's Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR) scenarios for 2014 to produce economic scenarios for more than 50 countries and well as reports…
For Regulators, Data Engineers in Demand
Regulators in the US have had to significantly increase not only their IT hardware and software, but their staffing as well, to meet Dodd-Frank-related demands.
US Regulators' Technology Burden
The passage of the Dodd–Frank Act in the US, while necessary, has not just stressed many Wall Street firms’ IT budgets—it has also required a substantial investment on the parts of the US regulators. Anthony Malakian charts the progress that has been…