Emerging Technologies
Brexit Undermines MiFID Data Foundations
Even after Britain leaves the European Union, financial firms wanting to do business within the EU will need to comply with MIFID II. But removing the UK from EU markets could still derail new European trading and transparency rules. Samuel Wilkes…
Investortools Taps BCD for Muni Pricing
The partnership will make BCD's muni bond data available to the more than 150 institutions that use Investortools' software.
Nasdaq, Lucena Ally on Predictive Data, Analytics
The companies will use Nasdaq's data and Lucena's predictive analytics techniques to develop a new data product.
Thomson Reuters Closes Avox Acquisition
Avox's staff have already transferred from being DTCC employees to being Thomson Reuters employees, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Trading Technologies Sees Increased Adoption of Cloud-Based Platform, Sets Sights on New Coverage Areas
10 percent of TT’s user base is now live on the cloud-based platform as the vendor preps new functionality and asset-class coverage.
IEX Questions NYSE’s Plan, Intent Behind Speed Bump Proposal
John Ramsay, IEX's chief market policy officer, speaks to WatersTechnology about the issues the exchange sees with NYSE’s plan for implementing a speed bump at NYSE MKT.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 61: Automating Processes
Dan and Emilia discuss the pros and cons of implementing an automation solution that’s holistic.
Giancarlo Sets New Course for CFTC That Includes Focus on FinTech Firms
In addition to setting a plan to foster fintech innovation, he also laid out a new strategy to reduce the Commission's regulatory footprint, much to the relief of those in attendance at the FIA Boca conference.
Automation Must Be End-to-End
Financial institutions looking to automate processes shouldn’t keep the technology in only one area of the business, speakers at a recent DTCC forum say, but rather make it into a holistic solution to add more value to the business.
A Product of Participation: Saxo Makes the Case for Interbank Collaboration
Victor Anderson chats to Saxo Bank’s Jennifer Hansen about the Danish bank's collaboration stance and the significant technology and financial benefits offered by inter-bank co-operation.
AIM Boosts US Sales Team with Ex-SmartStream’s Woodford
AIM Software continues North American expansion with appointment of industry veteran James Woodford as sales manager.
FTSE Russell Hires Derivatives Sales Expert Smith
Former CME exec Smith will head the business area that licenses FTSE Russell's indexes for the creation of derivative products.
Wall Street Blockchain Alliance Adds Santander Executive to Board
Julio Faura, Santander’s head of research and development for innovation initiatives at Banco Santander, joins trade association’s board of directors.
March Madness: 2nd Annual Financial Technology Trends Tournament
In honor of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament starting this week, Dan creates a bracket of the biggest financial technology trends.
Mifid II's Impact on Fixed-Income Trading Sharpens
From trade reporting to best execution requirements, the fixed-income market is going to change in 2018...but what that change will look like is still to be determined.
CRM Practices Under Scrutiny: Examining How GDPR Will Affect Asset Managers
The GDPR will mainly affect less organized asset managers, as well as vendors that might need to provide modifications to their CRM systems.
Irish Funds, Deloitte Complete Blockchain for Regulatory Reporting Proof-of-Concept
The two organizations developed their proof-of-concept, RegChain, with the participation of five major institutions.
USAM Hires FX Sales Vet Hastings
Hastings will be responsible for acting as a sales agent on behalf of USAM's clients, and for opening doors to new cleints, expecially in the FX markets.
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Has One Eye on Europe, One on Asia
The UK regulator has strong words for asset managers on best execution, while it builds bridges for fintech development with its Japanese counterpart.
Broadridge Continues Acquisition Binge, Adds Message Automation Ahead of Mifid II
Last year, Broadridge made several acquisitions across its different platforms, adding 4sight and Dojima specifically for their regulatory compliance offerings. Message Automation is another step in broadening its compliance suite.
SocGen Grabs York Capital's Green
Green has also worked at Citigroup, Interactive Data, Bear Stearns, and Telerate.
Eze Software Looks to Improve Best Ex with Integration of OTAS Analytics
Robert Keller, executive managing director of product management and development at Eze Software, talks to WatersTechnology about the vendor's latest partnership.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 60: Bill Murphy, Blackstone CTO
Blackstone’s head of technology returns to the podcast to talk about how firms can handle technical debt.
ISO Unveils FinTech Data Standards Committee
The committee, which will promote standards in finanical data and technology, is headed by three industry experts.