Analysis
OTC Trading the Battleground in Fight for Liquidity
Nasdaq’s plan to wrest liquidity from Europe’s derivatives market is sure to delight regulators, rile incumbents.
Calypso's Take on Collateral Management
Margin requirements and the complexity of the margin workflow are increasing alongside each other, says Calypso's Mas Nakachi.
Object Trading Lays Out Rules for DMA
Steve Woodyatt foreshadowed some DMA requirements from Object Trading's upcoming white paper.
In Sifma Address, CFTC Highlights HFT, Use of Technology
The regulator confirms its approach to oversight of tech-driven market developments in industry conference.
Forum Hits the Ground Running Following Plus TS Acquisition
The company takes on the exchange hosting business with a new name, but familiar faces.
Automated CBR Software Helps Investors Count Their (Tax) Losses
In May, the IRS delayed the implementation for cost-basis reporting for fixed-income instruments—but shoring up financial firms' tax knowledge and solutions should be done now.
Automated CBR Software Helps Investors Count Their (Tax) Losses
In May, the IRS delayed the implementation for cost-basis reporting for fixed-income instruments—but shoring up financial firms' tax knowledge and solutions should be done now.
Love of Tech Doesn't Translate to Wanting a Career in It
Young people overwhelmingly like—even love—technology, but few want to pursue a career in it, according to a new survey. But a closer look reveals that the industry may not actually be in trouble.
Love of Tech Doesn't Translate to Wanting a Career in It
Young people overwhelmingly like—even love—technology, but few want to pursue a career in it, according to a new survey. But a closer look reveals that the industry may not actually be in trouble.
Market Participants Weigh Centralized Swap Hubs to Achieve Clearing Certainty
At a recent panel discussion on clearing certainty in a post-SEF trading landscape, industry participants from all sides of the issue debated a centralized, do-it-all hub.
Windows on Derivatives
Strapline: Industry Warehouse
Head Technologists: ‘Evolutionary’ Solutions Can’t Solve Big Challenges
As regulation leaves head technologists hamstrung with higher costs and tightening budgets, firms are looking for a silver lining and new ways to attract talent.
Big Data: Right Here, Right Now
Much has already been published in Waters and sibling publications Inside Market Data and Inside Reference Data, about Big Data and the challenges it presents financial services end-users and technologists. And while these challenges should not be…
Cloud Computing: Defying Definition
Cloud-based services, depending on one’s definition of the cloud, have been knocking around the financial services industry for more than a decade. And, given the maturity and pervasiveness of certain cloud platforms, large numbers of users are utilizing…
Panel: Desktop Isn't Dead
A group of vendors defended the traditional user interface and revealed a pivot to Asia during the FIA conference.
The Year of 'Co-Sourcing'? Apollo Global Management Links with Gravitas
The expansive services agreement, three years in the making, will feature integrated staffing from credit research functions to data warehousing.
Ontologies Gain Importance
Strapline: Regulation & Standards
Twitter Hedge Fund Eyes Rebirth as DCM Capital
Derwent transitions to the vendor space with sentiment-based trading platform.
One Little, Two Little, 40 Little SEFs
When the starting gun fires, there are expected to be a multitude of SEF entrants. That number must be pared down for an effective market to commence, officials say.
Innovation Returns to the Market Data Space, Even as Challenges Persist
The IMD team discusses the key takeaways from this year's North American Financial Information Summit.
Developing Maltese Infrastructure Attracts Investors
James Blake, COO for Global Capital, and Kevin Sloane, manager of Linedata, point to a bright future for the burgeoning European minnow.
BST Panel: Outsourcing the Way of the Future
Security concerns won't prevent firms from outsourcing for very much longer, agreed panelists at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit's final session of the day.
Post-MF Global, FCM Regulations Must Take Tech Into Account
A panel of experts at FIA New York describes the futures industry's good work post-MF Global, but technology issues could use more attention.
BST Panel: Algo Performance More Important Than Speed
Panelists at yesterday's BST European Summit claim asset managers are happy to trade speed for a few basis points of performance.