Research and Commentary
Thomson Reuters Bolsters Estimates System with Date-Transparency Tool
The solution aims to help provide users with improved backtesting and historical analysis capabilities.
Peeling Back European Regulations in 2018: What to Expect Next Year
Waters runs through the key facts you need to know about Mifid II, GDPR, BMR and Brexit.
RSRCHXchange Adds Quant Insight Macro Research
Officials say Quant Insight's quantitative analysis will complement the traditional research already available via RSRCHXchange.
The Research Renaissance: An Examination of How Quantitative Analysis is Evolving
Although it still needs more time in the oven, technology is powering a quiet revolution in research and analytics—and the fusion of the two may transform the investment process.
EU Gets Tough on ‘Research’ Unbundling
Mifid II will force sell-side firms to unbundle research fees from dealing commissions they charge to buy-side clients. The banks claim their front-office notes meet the criteria of being a minor non-monetary benefit, but EU watchdogs aren’t convinced,…
Visible Alpha Bolsters Research Platform with Alpha Exchange Buy
Startup research aggregation platform Visible Alpha adds deep forecast data via Alpha Exchange acquisition.
Smartkarma Raises Funds to Grow Platform, Data
The funds will be used to add new features to the research marketplace and support further international expansion.
New Asia MD Adds Spark to Style
Spark and Zou will support the UK-based vendor's growing presence in the Asia-Pacific region, officials say.
Trade Informatics Builds out Research Analytics Suite
In addition to bolstering its research capabilities, the company is also turning to artificial intelligence to revamp its trading platform.
Cheyne Capital Taps Red Deer for Mifid II Research
Cheyne Capital is using Red Deer’s management solution to help meet MiFID II’s research unbundling requirements.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 90: CCOs Talk About AI, Cyber Threats & Real-Time Monitoring
Compliance heads from Guggenheim Partners, Sierra Global Management, J Goldman & Co., and Rimes talk about trends in the regtech space. Anthony and James talk about the Symphony-Bloomberg battle.
RSRCHXchange Launches Virtual Library Tool
New tool allows buy- and sell-side users to organize research content more efficiently.
RSRCHXchange Unveils Apps, Hires North Americas Sales MD
The enhancements are designed to make it easier to access and manage research, while the hire of Harold Bailey is intended to respond to demand from North American firms.
Colas, Rabe Set Up Big Data, Tech Research Firm
The pair of former Convergex research professionals left teh firm earlier this year to start DataTrek.
EC Taps Macrobond for Research Data
Macrobond will supply macroeconomic and financial data to the European Commission’s finance and economic department
Putting a Price on the Future of Sell-Side Research
New regulations and independent rivals mean sell-side firms have a serious issue when it comes to pricing research.
Paying It Forward: The New Era of Investment Research
Fundamental change is coming to how research is paid for under new European rules, and the impact cannot be underestimated.
Smartkarma Opens London Office to Grow European Buy-Side Research Base
Arzish Baaquie, who joined Smartkarma in 2014, will head the research provider's new UK office.
WFIC 2017: Burton-Taylor Rebrands, Preps Expanded Research Focus
The firm will present an expanded schedule of research and consulting services, along with a new logo, at Douglas B. Taylor's WFIC address.
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Thomson Reuters Incorporates Visible Alpha Research Management Tools
Officials say integrating Visible Alpha's research management tools into Eikon will help firms prepare for new rules governing research provision and payments under MiFID II.
Former PIR Execs Launch Aussie Property Fund Research Business
The Sydney-based company will provide ratings and research for listed and unlisted property funds in Australia.
Firms Drag Heels on MiFID II Research Rulebook Rewrite
MiFID II’s ban on broker-subsidized free research will leave sell-side firms with a multitude of challenges—not least how to price research so as not to lose customers who might direct trading elsewhere, without appearing to incentivize clients to trade…
Thomson Reuters Upgrades Eikon Research Management Capabilities Ahead of MiFID II
The enhancements will help Eikon users deal with the research requirements of the upcoming MiFID II regulation.