Emerging Technologies
BM&FBovespa First Exchange to Join R3
Brazilian exchange will work with consortium on its shared ledger platform.
Prop Shop Culture: Tyler Capital's Chris Donnan
Tyler Capital's CTO Chris Donnan explains the importance of culture and its focus on machine learning.
Boosting Asia’s Liquidity: A Look at Best Ex Issues in the Region
While best execution mandates are growing around the globe, should the question be more about better execution than best execution?
Smartkarma Adds Bruenjes to Spearhead European Expansion
Tim Bruenjes takes up a newly created role on Smartkarma's global business development team, following a funding round earlier this year.
Simplification, Brexit & Mergers: What’s Left for 2016?
John mulls over a few topics that he believes will play a significant part for what is left of 2016.
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Not Without Challenges
The recently approved trading link is the second Stock Connect with Hong Kong, following Shanghai.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 33: IEX's Ronan Ryan
Dan gets an update on IEX’s status from president Ronan Ryan.
McKay Brothers Sells Minority Stake to HFT Firm IMC
The investment will support the continued growth of McKay’s network business.
Franklin Templeton Inks Quill Deal for Investment Commentary
Using Narrative Science's Quill product will help Franklin Templeton to scale its commentary production and focus on more complex analysis.
Tech Tunes: Songs for CTOs
Ten songs you've already heard but never realized applied to financial technology.
R3 Adds MetLife to Roster
Insurance company joins the blockchain consortium that has now grown to 60 financial firms.
Symbiont Appoints Caitlin Long as President, Chairman of the Board
Long will work to commercialize blockchain in Symbiont's bid to make the financial industry more efficient.
Saxo’s Kyhl Considers the Consequences of Collaboration
Saxo Bank's COO Søren Kyhl lifts the lid on the bank's OpenAPI project and cites an example of the benefit it promises for the firm's clients.
CFN Taps Equinix Vet for Sales
Hardie has spent almost 30 years in the technology and telecoms industries.
Opening Cross: To Shine Fresh Light on Data, Try an ‘Olympic’ Torch
Have you got what it takes to coach your data into delivering a medal-winning performance?
Bloomberg Vows to Expand Barclays Index Unit Post-Acquisition, Keep Index Data Free
The vendor says it has been talking with clients to address any concerns about the transition of the index assets acquired from Barclays.
Basel III Progress Report: Some Jurisdictions' Banks Struggling to Adjust IT Systems to Meet Requirements
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision also found "significant gaps" in data accuracy and adaptability.
SigOpt's Machine Learning Looks to Improve Big Banks' Fraud Detection
The San Francisco-based vendor uses Bayesian techniques to improve the modeling and research processes.
SigOpt's Machine Learning Draws Wall Street Attention
The San Francisco-based vendor uses Bayesian techniques to improve the modeling and research processes.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 32: Seed CX CEO Edward Woodford, State of SEFs
Dan talks with Edward Woodford, CEO of Seed CX, the latest SEF fully registered by the CFTC.
Buy-Side Diversification May Leave Front Office Floundering
Going about change in a piecemeal fashion can lead to unwanted results.
Innotribe, Innovate Finance Create Global Fintech Hubs Group
Federation currently has more than 20 countries participating.
BGC Partners Acquires Canadian Brokerage Perimeter Markets
The Toronto-based broker grows BGC's presence in Canada and strengthens its electronic offering.
UBS Heads Up Group of Four Banks Creating New Digital Currency
UBS, Deutsche Bank, Santander and BNY Mellon come together to create an industry standard for clearing and settlement over blockchain.