Articles by Wei-Shen Wong
AI on Our Minds: Firms Struggle with How to Incorporate AI
The hype of artificial intelligence is far from fading—actually, it’s more like a building tidal wave. Wei-Shen wonders if the capital markets will catch the wave, or get smothered by the tide.
DBS Bank Grows its Team of Data Translators
The bank is looking to pair this relatively new role with its data scientists as a bridge for business professionals.
Deutsche Bank Develops Bot to Automate Parts of OTC Workflow
The already-developed bot is now awaiting incremental testing before it goes into production within six months.
Machine Learning as a Tool: What Is Your Problem?
The call of artificial intelligence and machine learning is alluring. However, Wei-Shen says they can be tough to deal with, especially when shooting at invisible targets.
Mizuho Finds New Ways to “Activate” its Data Using AI
The Japanese bank has already automated handwritten form processing and is experimenting with AI to make use of its unstructured data.
JP Morgan Asset Management Changes Taiwanese Buy-Side Trading Routes
The initiative is part of JP Morgan’s plan to harmonize its internal systems.
Morgan Stanley Explores Using AI to Better Trade Equities
The bank is also looking at using AI for intelligent IOI suggestions based on clients’ trading profiles.
As Bloomberg Leaves SSEOMS/KYC, Others Will Look to Capitalize
Bloomberg’s SSEOMS will dissolve by April 2021, which means its clients are on the prowl for alternatives.
History Repeating: The Challenge of Stock Classification in a Fintech World
It's easier than ever for companies to expand into new business lines. As a result, it's more challenging to make like-for-like comparisons of stocks.
Be Like Water
Flexibility is key when navigating the Chinese water, says Wei-Shen Wong.
Itiviti Looks to Capitalize on Bloomberg's SSEOMS Exit
Its new CEO says there are 79 roles Itiviti is looking to fill to help fuel the company’s future growth.
Tackling China’s Onshore Bond Market
An on-the-ground look at China's growing bond market and the challenges that remain for foreign investors.
Pico Continues Infrastructure Upgrade
It has added new dark fiber capabilities in NY and is rolling out L1 venue connections.
The Gentle Touch
Financial firms often look to Asia for expansion because of the compelling size of the region’s markets. Wei-Shen details how it could prove harder than it seems.
Avelacom Sets Up Thai PoP
The provider will be upgrading its APAC infrastructure by opening new routes, particularly to connect with the US.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2019: Best Sell-Side Back-Office Platform—SmartStream Technologies
SmartStream Technologies becomes the second recipient of the best sell-side back-office platform category since it was introduced two years ago, thanks largely to its TLM Reconciliations offering.
Geopolitical Risk Data Moves from Foreign Intelligence to Fund Management
As nations and markets become increasingly interconnected, geopolitical risk has become top of mind for portfolio managers.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2019: Best Outsourcing Provider to the Sell Side—Broadridge Financial Solutions
For the fourth straight year, Broadridge Financial Solutions has won the best outsourcing provider to the sell side in the annual Sell-Side Technology Awards.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2019: Best Sell-Side Front-Office Platform—Bloomberg
Bloomberg is back on top in the best sell-side front-office platform category, thanks largely to its Trade Order Management Solutions and Multi-Asset Risk System products.
Sell-Side Technology Awards 2019: Best Alliance or Partnership—QuantHouse and ARQA Technologies
QuantHouse and ARQA Technologies win this year's best alliance or partnership on the back of their European managed service providing clients with access to more than 150 equity and derivatives markets.
