Data Management
TRG Screen Buys Axon to Weld Policy, Compliance Skillsets
The two companies plan to capitalize on synergies and cross-selling opportunities by integrating Axon's data policy information into TRG's license and inventory management tools.
Morningstar Moves Tick Data Platform to the Cloud
The vendor is partnering with Sydney-based RoZetta, which has extensive experience in handling tick data in the cloud.
Google Deal Propels Crux Informatics into Alt Data Utility Space
Combined offering from Crux and Google Cloud can slash data onboarding times, says vendor
Acadian: Beware Quant Snake Oil
The quant firm’s Seth Weingram lays out his principles for the effective use of machine learning.
From Memos to Texts, Algos Fish for Signals In-house
Hedge funds turn to natural-language tools to pry more value out of their analysts’ internal writings.
Brokers Cry SOS on Rule 606
While the industry has been granted a delay for SEC Rule 606, more guidance is necessary to move forward.
DTCC Sets Testing Schedule for SFTR Services
Third-party partners and clients to begin testing SFTR messaging and connectivity to its Global Trade Repository in two months.
Daiwa Capital Markets Tackles GDPR Using Multi-Layer Encryption Tools
Investment bank is anonymizing data to meet cross-border data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
TNS Hires Fintech, Data Sales Exec Burke for BizDev
Burke has also worked at CJC, FIS and Activ Financial, covering sales, service, and account management.
State Street Plans Large-Scale Expansion of ESG Data Offering
The bank sees opportunity in providing more in-depth, quantitative data on a larger universe of ESG factors.
To Know or Not to Know: The Battle for Data Privacy
In light of new and proposed rules in the US and Europe, firms are having to rethink their privacy guidelines.
West Highland Taps Data Vet Esler as COO
In a career spanning more than 20 years, Esler has served in senior market data management roles at some of the biggest banks on Wall Street.
Plus ça Change: Data Management is a Perennial Problem
The pace of change—in politics and in fintech—over the past few years has been breathtaking. Jo finds out at NAFIS, however, that some things never change.
Raising the Standard(s) for Alt Data
With alternative data on every firm’s agenda, Max looks at efforts designed to make it easier to integrate new data sources into investment strategies, and why standards for alternative data represent an important step forward.
Using APIs to Increase Efficiency
FpML has been a key enabler of automation in the derivatives industry, but its value could be further enhanced by providing value-added web services with open connectivity.
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.
Microsoft Sees Trade Finance, Bond Issuance as Ripe for Blockchain Growth
Marc Mercuri of Microsoft explains where the tech giant sees room for blockchain solutions in the future.
Asset Managers Chase Signals in ESG Noise
Machine learning can tell stories from large datasets to drive alpha, say quants.
Setting the Standard: Derivatives Industry Looks to Machine-Readable Technology
As regulators and industry bodies ramp up efforts to deploy machine-readable models for derivatives reporting, adoption of industry-wide standards has more than a few challenges to overcome.
Ultumus Hires Orangun to Build Data Platform
Orangun brings to the role a history of successfully revamping data platforms in previous roles at IHS Markit.
JP Morgan Turns to Machine Learning for Options Hedging
These new models sidestep Black-Scholes and could slash hedging costs for some derivatives by up to 80%.
Liquidnet Builds Netflix-like Functionality for Buy Side
The company is leveraging AI to make investment suggestions and dig out sentiment from spoken announcements.
Citco Integrates Blacklight for Treasury Management
S3 Partners' Blacklight will be integrated into Citco's Æxeo Treasury platform.
Trade Finance as an Asset Class: Rough Seas Ahead
As global banks seek to promote trade finance as an investable asset class to the buy side, the sector’s lack of technology and data infrastructure have come to light.