Articles by Josephine Gallagher
The Hard, Human Lessons of RPA
Robotics’ promise to revolutionize operations by automating tasks and accelerating processes is hitting implementation roadblocks.
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
MarketAxess' Dutch Approval Gives Greenlight for EU Expansion
The firm will be authorized to operate its trading and reporting businesses from the Netherlands post-Brexit, enabling it to expand its footprint in the European markets.
Bracing for Data Disruption in a No-Deal Brexit Scenario
In February, UK and EU regulators made announcements expected to shed light on the future of data sharing and alleviate some uncertainty post-Brexit, but industry experts say the latest statements fall short of lifting the real burden on affected firms.
Banorte Digitizes Risk Operations
One of the largest financial institutions in Mexico is digitizing core risk and compliance functions to consolidate operations, reduce reconciliation costs and future-proof its IT infrastructure.
The Problem Solver: Paul Bari, Nordea
Paul Bari’s career has taken him across oceans and continents, but his true north has always been a fascination with mathematics. Now, he’s tackling not only the future of one of Northern Europe’s largest banks, but its employees, too
Deutsche Bank Takes to the Cloud
The investment bank has onshored its collateral management and margin services to CloudMargin's public cloud offering.
No-Deal Data Pacts Fail to Quell Hard Brexit Fears
UK and EU regulators agree to share data post-Brexit, but trading firms say this doesn’t go far enough.
Isda Forges Tech Alliance Ahead of Initial Margin Deadlines
Isda joins forces with AcadiaSoft as the industry prepares for the final phases of the initial margin deadlines.
Tech Releases Surge Ahead of Initial Margin Deadlines
The final phases of initial margin rules are expected to capture over the next two years more than 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms, which technology providers see as potential customers.
Bloomberg Gets Dutch Approval for ARM and APA
Authorization enables Bloomberg to continue servicing its EU27 client base following Brexit.
Encompass Adds Bisnode for KYC
The integrated offering will enable Nordic institutions to automate KYC and customer onboarding processes more effectively.
Concerns Mount as Trade Repositories Face Brexit Split
Months away from the UK’s departure from the EU, much of the industry is still in the dark over operational requirements post-Brexit, and time is running out.
Tradeweb, Bloomberg Gain Dutch Approval Ahead of Brexit
The green light will enable the firms to continue serving their EU27 clients following Brexit.
Esma Calls for Unified Crypto Rules in Europe
The EU's market cops have urged the adoption of a unified approach to crypto assets across member states.
DTCC Trade Repository Receives Swiss Green Light
The trade reporting provider will have authorization to serve Switzerland's derivatives market.
Concannon Trades Cboe for MarketAxess
Former Bats exec will take on chief ops and president role at fixed-income venue.
Top 10 European Stories of 2018
WatersTechnology recaps some of year’s top EU stories.
Top Stories 2018: The Crypto Round Up
The crypto space dominated headlines over the past 12 months and WatersTechnology looks at some of the top stories.