Data Management
The ICE Storm: Intercontinental Exchange's Lynn Martin
Intercontinental Exchange has never been shy about making waves. But its recent swathe of acquisitions in the data space have raised the profile of its data business significantly. Max Bowie speaks with Lynn Martin, head of ICE Data Services, about the…
WFIC 2017: SmartStream RDU Debuts Systematic Internaliser Register, Partners with Deutsche Börse
Service aims to plug MiFID II reporting gap; Deutsche Börse to Use SmartStream RDU for Regulatory Reporting Hub.
Smartkarma Opens London Office to Grow European Buy-Side Research Base
Arzish Baaquie, who joined Smartkarma in 2014, will head the research provider's new UK office.
WFIC to Announce Conference Themes during First Day Panel
For the biggest World Financial Information Conference in the event's history, organizers bank on a live themes concept.
WFIC 2017: Burton-Taylor Rebrands, Preps Expanded Research Focus
The firm will present an expanded schedule of research and consulting services, along with a new logo, at Douglas B. Taylor's WFIC address.
WFIC 2017: Ballintrae Flips BERRD to Free As Basis for New Services
Changing BERRD’s commercial model is the first in a series of moves that include new service suites and potential acquisitions, Ballintrae’s CEO tells Joanne Faulkner
Firms Eye Machine Learning for Liquidity Risk Models
Many US mutual funds are expected to rely on vendor tools to comply with the SEC’s rule that they establish a formal liquidity risk management program that includes classifying the liquidity of their investments. These tools have the potential to improve…
Index Provider Solactive Selects Former Derivatives Association Exec Vollmuth
Vollmuth's previous role at the German Derivatives Association saw him work closely with regulators and industry bodies on structured products regulation.
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SEC Company Information Database Attacked
Vulnerabilities identified in SEC’s EDGAR system – a corporate filings database – may have resulted in hackers profiting from the information they stole.
QuantHouse Buys Low-Latency Network Provider Victory
The deal will accelerate QuantHouse’s expansion into the US.
First Derivatives’ Kx Goes Deep on Machine Learning
IDC estimates that the market for machine learning-related technology will increase from $12.5 billion in 2017 to more than $46 billion in 2020.
Argentinean Exchange BYMA Now Live on LSEG Technology’s Millennium Trading Platform
The Millennium Exchange platform replaces BYMA's internally-built legacy platform.
Clearstream, HedgePole Partner for Alt Fund Data Service
Service aims to help fund investors and distributors maintain hedge fund portfolios.
Santander Picks Fenergo for Client Lifecycle Management
Enterprise platform will allow bank to onboard clients more efficiently; reduce costs.
FISD Unveils ‘Level 2’ of FIA Certification Program
The first Level 2 module will focus on data licensing, aimed at a broad range of industry professionals, especially developers, who need to be aware of the limitations and costs associated with the data they use.
SmartStream Hopes Collaborative SI Utility Can Solve MiFID II Dilemma
Reference data and post-trade automation technology provider is meeting with banks in an effort to solve systematic internalizer conundrum.
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Big XYT Launches Hub for Tick Data Analytics, Signs Bats Data Distribution Deal
The XYT Hub provides access to tick data from varied sources through a common interface. Big XYT has signed up Bats as its first data distribution partner, but plans to make a broad range of exchange data accessible via the new Hub.
McKay Adds LME Metals Data to QED
The metals data will be available over the QED service at datacenters in the UK, Europe, and the US.
Robeco Taps IHS Markit’s EDM Warehouse
IHS Markit’s solution helps asset manager Robeco better meet regulatory reporting requirements.
Europe Can Benefit from US Experience in Money Market Reform
As European firms move to comply with data and reporting requirements under MMF Reform, they can learn from a similar initiative introduced seven years ago in the US
Thomson Reuters Incorporates Visible Alpha Research Management Tools
Officials say integrating Visible Alpha's research management tools into Eikon will help firms prepare for new rules governing research provision and payments under MiFID II.
FTSE Makes ICB Changes to Support Growth, Industry Change
FTSE Russell, index provider, to roll out series of updates to ICB standard for end of 2018.