Emerging Technologies
Xignite Adds Morningstar Global Funds Data
The new global fund dataset expands an existing deal for Morningstar's US funds content.
FactSet Integrates Narrative Science NLG Portfolio Commentary
Integrating Narrative Science's tools will enable FactSet clients to automate commentary generation and client reporting functions.
Insider Dealing Doubled in a Year as Dark Web Access Got Easier
A new report claims that the main threat to financial institutions is coming from its people.
Gone Phishing: What I Learned from an Attempted Hack on My Account
Lesson one: Trust your gut.
FactSet Deploys Narrative Science's Natural Language Generation Tool
The result aims to improve analytics and reporting capabilities for users.
McKay Sells Minority Stake to HFT Firm Tower Cap
The microwave network provider has sold 25 percent of its business to raise funding over the past six months to continue reducing network latency.
Regulatory Forbearance May Not Be Forthcoming for VM Rule Changes
A last-ditch plea to regulators to take a lenient approach once the variation margin requirements come into effect may fall on deaf ears.
Tullett Prebon Info to Carry Equity and Credit Research, Analytics from Valens
TPI adds corporate performance data to offering with Valens Research partnership.
Fidessa Taps ChartIQ to Add HTML5 Charts to Trader Screens
The vendors have collaborated to develop a cutting-edge new charting display for Fidessa's trading front-end.
ChartIQ Joins Fidessa's Partnership Program
Dan Schleifer, ChartIQ CEO and co-founder, speaks to WatersTechnology about what the vendor joining the program means for Fidessa users.
ADVFN Bows Feed of Brexit-Affected Instruments
The feed provides news and information about stocks, indexes and currencies that ADVFN has identified as being subject to impact from Brexit.
CloudMargin Appoints Filipe Rodriguez as Chief Technology Officer
Buy-side collateral management technology vendor hires multi-industry veteran to lead global product, technology development.
TriOptima CEO Sjöberg Steps Down
Stuart Connolly is replacing Sjöberg.
UPDATE 2: Thomson Reuters Buys DTCC's Clarient and Avox Reference Data Arms
The vendors expect to conclude the deals before the end of the first quarter, officials say.
BT Acquires IP Trade to Boost Unified Trading Comms
Unified communications and collaboration solutions provider to be integrated into BT portfolio of cloud-based solutions.
New Tech Still Fixed-Income Liquidity’s Savior
New technology platforms and models are finally starting to have an impact on the fixed-income market's historic trouble spots.
Updata, Trayport Tighten Charting Linkage
Users of Trayport's Joule Direct can now link directly to Updata Analytics charts from their Joule screen, giving energy traders faster access to analysis of price histories to support pre-trade decisions.
Nasdaq Seeks To Move Beyond Blockchain Proofs of Concept
Following its successful proofs of concept with blockchain initiatives, Nasdaq is exploring how the technology can be brought to the wider market.
DTCC Appoints Shuman as General Counsel while Thompson Focuses on Vice Chairman's Role
Shuman was former managing director and deputy general counsel at the CME Group.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 55: All Things Mifid II
Dan and Anthony chat about four recently-published features from Waters and Inside Data Management that look at various aspects of Mifid II. This week’s podcast is sponsored by SmartStream.
Fincad Adds Fintech Execs Brittan, Fite to Board
The fintech veterans will lend their experience to contribute to Fincad's growth.
Japan Exchange Buys $1M Stake in OpenGamma
The exchange hopes its investment will yield greater insight and analytical capabilities.
CIP Cap Merges Vendors for RegTech Powerhouse
The deal will combine three vendors with a wealth of regulation- and compliance-related technology solutions.
Japan Stock Exchange Invests in Risk Analytics Vendor OpenGamma
First investment in fintech firm from Japan Exchange Group is in London-based risk analytics vendor.