Emerging Technologies
War of the Clouds: An Inside Look at how Google, Microsoft, IBM & Oracle Are Chipping Away at AWS
The next great battle in the financial services space might not be in the blockchain or AI spaces—although they will play a role. No, the next monumental shift in the technology space is likely to be the public cloud sector. Anthony Malakian looks at how…
StatPro Completes its Revolution through UBS Delta Acquisition
StatPro has announced that it is set to acquire UBS Delta, UBS’ risk and performance analytics service, in the latest of a string of acquisitions across the buy-side fintech industry.
Xceptor Hires Former AIM, Interactive Data Sales Exec Sablone
The data management sales veteran's hire follows Xceptor's establishment of a New York office in March.
Open Source, Cybersecurity, Fintech Relationships: A Look Back at the North American Trading Architecture Summit
Dan gives a recap of WatersTechnology’s biggest sell-side focused conference in the US.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 64: Open Source, Cyber, AI – A NATAS Recap
Dan and Anthony discuss the North American Trading Architecture Summit.
Deutsche Bank CTO: Banks Need to Be Open-Source Contributors, Not Just Takers
While delivering the keynote address at this year's North American Trading Architecture Summit, Jim Adams of Deutsche Bank looked at the need for greater collaboration among banks in the open source space, and delved into the bank's internal projects.
Tech Executives Debate Data Encryption’s Ability to Protect
C-level panelists at the North American Trading Architecture Summit discussed how effective data encryption is when it comes to sophisticated hackers.
CME’s Menacho Joins ChartIQ Advisory Board
Officials say Menacho's experience will be "invaluable" as the vendor seeks to broaden its client base.
DTCC Taps OCC’s McClain to Run Equity Clearing Business
Former COO at Options Clearing Corp. joins DTCC to head up equity clearing business.
Axon Adds Data Vets Crosby, McKibbin
Between them, Crosby and McKibbin have more than 30 years of industry experience at exchanges, data and trading technology companies.
Will Fractured Europe Be Left Behind in Post-Brexit Order?
The future of Europe is clouded in uncertainty and John says without consolidation, asset managers may find themselves struggling to keep up with international competitors.
Robo-Advisors Permeate Asian Markets
Robo-advisors are gradually becoming more popular in Asia, especially among retail investors. While it will take some time, these advancements—and the technologies that underpin these platforms—are likely to seep into the institutional space in years to…
Under New Ownership of PE Firm TA Associates, ITRS Eyes Acquisitions
CEO Guy Warren Gives his outlook for ITRS and potential “bolt-on” acquisitions after TA Associates buys the vendor from Carlyle Group.
TeleTrader, Updata Integrate Datafeed, Analytics
The integration will provide users of Updata’s analytics with an alternative data source.
Panelists: Get the Data Right Before Worrying About Next-Gen Technology
Buy-side firms are being pulled into two different directions by legacy applications and innovative new tools, noted panelists at this year's Asia-Pacific BST Summit.
FactSet’s Acquisition of BISAM Latest in Long Line of Moves to Bolster Enterprise Solution
The Norwalk, Conn.-based vendor has made a string of acquisitions all in the name of creating the best enterprise-wide solution for portfolio management.
Fees and Expense Management Interview Series Part I: Understanding Fees and Expense Management
In part one of this three-part series, Victor Anderson chats to SmartStream's Bharat Malesha about the challenges facing capital markets firms when it comes to fees and expense management.
Thomson Reuters, Finatext Ally for 'Social' Data
The service will initially focus on social media coverage of Japan-listed stocks before expanding into other instruments and markets.
Syndicated Loans Blockchain Proof of Concept Successful, Says Credit Suisse, Partners
A blockchain solution seeking to reduce settlement time for syndicated loans is now ready to move to final stages of development.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 63: Acquisition Analysis, Rise of Data Spend
Dan and Anthony analyze four big deals from the past month and look back on data spend in 2016.
Latest Version of IHS Markit’s KY3P Adds Enhancements for Consumers, Vendors
Additions to version 6.0 of the risk management platform for third-party relationships include a risk scoring calculator and remediation ability.
The Long and Winding Road to IBOR Nirvana
Victor Anderson speaks to SimCorp’s Stephen Butcher about the IBOR proposition facing buy-side firms, the business benefits realized on the back of such projects, and the operational and technology variables asset managers need to consider when embarking…
London Stock Exchange-Deutsche Börse Merger Killed Off by European Commission
European Commission prohibits deal on basis it would create a monopoly for fixed-income clearing in Europe.
The LSE–Deutsche Börse Merger Is Our Very Own Project Zeus
The collapse of the London Stock Exchange and Deustche Börse deal doesn't come as much of a surprise.