Emerging Technologies
Exchanges: No Free Data; Maybe Free Trading?
Exchanges say data will continue to have sufficient value to justify data fees, whatever changes occur in trading activity.
Buy Side: Get a Grip on Governance to Expose and Exploit True Value of Data
Adhering to old-fashioned, siloed data management practices can be costly and inhibit firms' ability to use data to support innovation.
APFIC Keynote: HKEx Looks to Grow Data Offering in China
One of the initiatives is to offer its market data for free or at heavily discounted prices under the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program.
'Game-Changer' Startups Should Consider M&A to Gain Credibility and ‘Disrupt' From Within
Reluctance by firms to take risks on unknown entities means being acquired is the most viable route for startups to enter the information space and be a "game changer."
Morningstar Makes Indexes Free for Benchmarking
Members of the project's advisory council say indexes are a top-five data cost, yet factors such as switching costs and brand recognition deter them from changing suppliers.
Debate Rages on Over Chicago Stock Exchange's Speed Bump
Industry members disagree over the merits of CHX's 350-microsecond speed bump currently awaiting regulatory approval.
Chris Isaacson, Best Ex, Julia and More: November Features
John provides a breakdown of the Waters features for November, including the state of Indian HFT and algo trading, and the lack of speed in treasury platforms.
Before You Overhaul the Data, Define It
At this year's BST North America Summit, Dessa Glasser stressed the importance of defining data items.
Fitch Nabs Thomson Reuters' Tinaikar as President, Info Services
Tinaikar has spent a 25-year career in information and technology services, most recently as a managing director at Thomson Reuters.
eVestment Builds Private Fund Data Alliance
The alliance will establish standards for reporting private equity fund performance data.
Is Buy vs. Build Just Another Bell-Bottoms vs. Skinny Jeans?
One of the toughest choices firms face is whether to buy or build technology.
Isaacson a Perfect Fit for New-Look CBOE
The soon-to-be head of tech for CBOE has all the necessary qualities.
Jordan & Jordan Taps Moody's Vet Weinstein for Cost Management
Before joining J&J, Weinstein spent more than two decades at Moody's Investors Service.
Euroclear Names Lieve Mostrey as New CEO
Euroclear chief technology and services officer replaces outgoing Tim Howell on January 1, 2017.
Accenture Makes the Case for an Editable Blockchain
The controversial editable blockchain meets rules like the EU's Right to be Forgotten, the firm says.
Interview: Lifting the Hood on SmartStream's Reference Data Utility
Victor Anderson chats to Peter Moss, CEO of SmartStream's Reference Data Utility, about the project's premise and its benefits to industry participants.
Morningstar Hires Chief Data Officer
Newly created CDO role expands Morningstar's senior data staff with former Rocaton, IBM exec Rhodes.
Morningstar Names Chief Data, Technology Officers
New appointees bring a wealth of experience in financial modeling and analytics.
November 2016: Falling in Love with Julia
Victor sees a bright future for the Julia, the programming language released four years ago, that appears to be striking a chord with capital markets firms of various shapes and size.
Opening Cross: All Good Things Must Come to An End
Max examines some recent developments in the data industry that demonstrate how the end of one era can usher in a new era of opportunities.
Challenge Accepted: Chris Isaacson, Bats Global Markets
Chris Isaacson has helped build Bats Global Markets into one of the largest equity exchange operators in the world, taking on every challenge he’s faced with enthusiam.
YCharts’ New CEO Shuffles Execs, Hones Strategy
New CEO Sean Brown outlines what makes him right to lead YCharts, and what he's done since joining the vendor.
Tullett Prebon Info to Distribute Digital Currency Data from Brave New Coin
The broker's data arm aims to become a hub for data on digital, as well as traditional, currencies.
Cobalt, SETL Partner for Distributed-Ledger Solution
Fifteen FX institutional participants have agreed to use the integrated service, set to launch in 2017.