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Insecurity Complex: Using Data to Combat Data Security Issues
Joanna Wright explains how robust data management and data governance are at the heart of an effective data security program.
Reporting for Duty: The Growing Reporting Burden of MiFID II
MiFID II expands the scope of trade and transaction reporting requirements, leaving some firms struggling to comply.
CDOs Elevate Weighty EDM Agendas
For financial firms, more data volumes and data-centric regulations mean a need for more chief data officers.
Taking 'Control': Asset Control CEO Mark Hepsworth
The industry veteran reflects on his career so far, and outlines the opportunities he sees for Asset Control under his leadership.
Getting to Know You-tility: The Emergence of Jurisdictional KYC Utilities
Regionally-governed utilities could help make up for slower-than-expected takeup of global KYC services.
The Road to Regtech 3.0
With regional banking authorities supporting fintech accelerator events, the "regtech" movement is gathering steam.
Shopping Around: Asia's Buy-Versus-Build Debate
Firms across Asia that have traditionally built EDM platforms in-house are now displaying an open mind towards buying vendor solutions.
Outdated Legacy: Firms Move Beyond Data Warehouses for Data Management
Data governance should tie together transparency, quality and compliance to transform data warehousing, experts say
‘Gray Areas’ Remain in ESMA's MiFID II Guidance
European regulator's clarifications could be the last that firms get before directive goes live in 2018
Powering Up Your Data Assets
The regulatory impetus to collect more data from a greater number of sources could produce new business insights, but that will require firms to rethink their approaches to data management and automation. Joanna Wright reports from Sibos 2016
Compliance Demands Raise Pressure To Link Data and Re-Design Models
Risk operations professionals aim to accelerate changes to prepare for 2018 deadlines
Balancing Adaptability with Consistency
Defining a singular version of financial data information is being weighed against adaptability for diverse users, risk data experts are saying. Michael Shashoua hears the implications for BCBS 239 compliance
Mandating LEIs in Asia
Registration of legal entity identifiers has been far more common in the US and Europe than in Asia, with regulations the driving force. Wei-Shen Wong finds out if regulators in Asia are following suit and mandating their use
Watching the MiFID II-Mandated Clock
Timestamping requirements under MiFID II may have unexpected consequences for traders in fixed income. Joanna Wright reports
Know Your Customers? Or Protect Their Privacy?
KYC/AML requirements conflict with other regulations aimed at limiting how much data firms mine for fulfilling those disclosure rules. Joanna Wright reports
How to Succeed at Knowing Your Customer
Australian market's new platform sets an example for management of key data for anti-money laundering efforts. Wei-Shen Wong reports.
Choosing the Right Frame for Analyzing Data
'Exponential growth' of intelligence makes analytics and governance of data trickier
UK Firms Consider How Brexit May Change Compliance Data Needs
The message from regulators is clear: firms must comply with current European regimes. But in the longer term, the answer is that the only certainty is uncertainty
Asia's Fintech Evolution Accelerates for Data Functions
License requirements, risk data aggregation are among the tasks being addressed using the 'sandbox'
Working To Reconcile Data Management Standards
Firms addressing data systems customized based on jurisdictional rules, along with varied business practices
The Emerging Functions of Data Governance
Effective plans require coordinating vendor management, ownership, sourcing and proactive actions
Overcoming the FRTB Challenge
Under the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book, having quality data can mean a world of difference in capital charges. Joanna Wright reports
Best Reference Data Initiative (Vendor): SmartStream
IMD/IRD Awards 2016
Best Enterprise Data Management Initiative (Vendor): SmartStream
IMD/IRD Awards 2016