Data Management
FactSet, OpenFin Pairing Marks Major Step in Interoperability Movement
FactSet's deployment on top of OpenFin and vote of confidence in the FDC3 standards paves the way for next evolution of desktop interoperability.
Activ Builds Bridge to ‘Future-Proofed’ Data Platforms
The new suite of integration tools will allow firms to connect different data sources to mitigate the impact of core architectural components being phased out.
Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey Maps Out Technology Path
Gokey discusses Broadridge's aim to be a one-stop shop for users and how it sees emerging technologies as its future.
SEC Taps MayStreet to Replace Thesys as Midas Operator
MayStreet has taken over the role of market data provider to the SEC's Midas data consolidationand market analysis platform.
Banks Begin Exploring Homomorphic Encryption Use Cases (Part 2)
Josephine Gallagher explores some of the real-life applications of homomorphic encryption in development and the main roadblocks to its adoption.
IBM and Bank of America Prep Financial Services-Specific Public Cloud
With security, privacy, risk, and control in mind, the duo have teamed up to provide an all-encompassing public cloud utility for the financial sector.
CanDeal Unveils ‘More Accurate’ Bond Pricing Feed
The new pricing service incorporates additional inputs and uses artificial intelligence to predict price movements.
3Forge Looks to Expand its Visualization Capabilities
The company also tapped an independent party to conduct speed tests on its platform.
Homomorphic Encryption: Banks Take Notice (Part 1)
Banks are showing interest in solutions based on homomorphic encryption, including for sharing information on cybercrime. Jo takes a look at what this technology is, and if these solutions can be commercially viable.
After Fidessa Exodus, Some Users Brace For Trouble
WatersTechnology spent three months examining Fidessa to see what has transpired inside the vendor since the Ion acquisition. During a period of great change, a lot of questions—and worry—remain.
FactSet, Finnova Ally for Swiss Bank Data Portals
Under the agreement, Finnova will populate portals aimed at the corporate, wealth management, and retail customers of its Swiss bank clients with data and analytics from FactSet.
SimCorp Builds Out Real Estate Offering for Alternatives
The vendor is also experimenting with machine learning to help the buy-side sift through the vast amount of unstructured alternatives investment data.
Banks Join Forces on Model Development Utility
Crisil is working with HSBC and three other banks on a platform to share model-building tools.
AI in the Cloud: How the Two are Making for a Perfect Match
As more financial institutions are starting to expand their usage of AI, they are turning to the cloud to help scale up. However, there are things to consider before doing so. Wei-Shen Wong examines.
Brokers Tackle Pro v. Non-Pro Data Cost & Compliance Challenges
Max Bowie digs deep into how firms are making sure they classify data consumers correctly to avoid paying unnecessary fees.
Numbering Association Starts Work on Crypto Identifiers
Anna task force explores how Isins can be extended to digital assets such as tokenized securities and cryptocurrencies
Barclays: The Future of Post-Trade is a Common Utility Platform
Financial firms are pushing for a distributed market infrastructure model through efforts like Isda's Common Domain Model and distributed ledger technology.
MarkitSERV Delays Credit Rollout for TradeServ Platform
The vendor is live with FX NDFs on the new cloud-based platform, but credit has been pushed to 2020 earliest.
IBM Uses Homomorphic Encryption on Real Financial Data
The tech giant tested the technique on tasks involving machine learning at a large bank, with positive results.
New Data Needs Lead to New Data Jobs
The increasing importance of data is introducing new roles to the financial sector. Wei-Shen looks to the future.
TISA Assesses Vendors for Mifid II Reporting Solution
The regulatory reporting utility product for fund managers is targeted to go live by mid-2020.
IHS Markit Boosts Asian Credit Liquidity Measurement with MSCI
The vendor will also expand its proxy pricing into the maturing fixed income markets outside of core regional financial centers.
CME, Google Ally for Cloud Market Data Access
The partnership will allow existing and potential subscribers around the world to access all CME Group data via a connection to Google Cloud.
Adaptive Management Launches Free Alt Data Search Tool
Investment professionals can use Discover to find the right dataset and provider for their needs.