Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 3: Dark Pools, SEC, Enterprise Risk
Dan and Anthony discuss the recent fines levied against dark pools and enterprise risk analytics.

Dan and Anthony open things up discussing tips on submitting an entry for the Sell-Side Technology Awards (1:22). They then chat about the recent fines handed down by the SEC and NYAG to Barclays' and Credit Suisse's dark pools (5:49), Dan's profile on SEC CIO Pamela Dyson (12:44) and Tony's feature on enterprise risk (17:40). Finally, they wrap things up by chatting about the Super Bowl (23:40) and its commercials (26:17).
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Links to articles discussed:
Barclays, Credit Suisse Acquiesce to SEC Dark Pool Settlements
The Industry Reacts to Dark Pool Fines
Won't Back Down: SEC CIO Pamela Dyson
Risky Alternative: Solving Enterprise Risk for Alternative Investments
Super Bowl Commercials for the Capital Markets
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