Emerging Technologies
BCS Global Markets Close to US Debut Via Alforma Acquisition
Entry to US market on target as Finra approves BCS’s acquisition of New York-based inter-dealer broker.
Former Blue Cross Life Canada CEO: Regulatory Oversight Coming for Fintechs
Jim Gilligan, the recently retired president and CEO at Blue Cross Life Canada, spoke at a WatersTechnology conference about the challenges large firms face while innovating.
Quantopian Snags Larkin As Chief Investment Officer
Larkin will oversee investment into the vendor's community of algo writers
Startup DiligenceVault Unveils Research, Due Diligence Platform
Investors and asset managers invite each other to the platform, rather than subscribing.
Slow Economic Growth Expected to Impact Market Data Sector
Expectations for growth are down this year on last due to poor economic performance in the US and China
Opening Cross: There’s Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself… And Data Fees
Fees aren't immoral or unethical... mostly.
Numerix Buys R2 Code Copy from S&P to Fuel Response to Banks’ ‘Transformation’ Efforts
The deal is one step towards the vendor being better able to serve the "transformation" trend unfolding among its clients.
The Waters Weekly Wrap: May 28-June 3
A look back at the best content published across all the Waters brands.
Swift CEO Says There Will Be Changes In Messaging Service Following Breaches, Reports
Gottfried Leibbrandt spoke about a variety of changes being made to Swift following cybercriminals stealing $81 million from Bangladesh's central bank, according to multiple media reports.
Asset Managers Still Struggling to Capture, Normalize Data
The C-level might not be buying in at many buy-side firms, a recent survey shows.
FIBO Marches Forward: A Look Inside State Street's FIBO Proof of Concept
Interest in FIBO is high as banks like State Street complete successful tests.
LSE, Deutsche Börse Outline Role of Data, Indexes in Merger Deal
Information services and indexes are expected to contribute 25 percent of the merged exchange group's revenues, five years after the merger is complete.
Greenwich: Firms Spend $1.2 Bn/Year on Consolidated Data
The study shows that consolidated feed usage continues to grow to serve business expansion and regulatory needs, and is more widely used than much-hyped ultra-low-latency feeds.
OTAS Clients Get WSH Earnings, Events Data
The addition of Wall Street Horizon's earnings, dividend, expiration and investor conference date information will allow OTAS' clients to make faster decisions.
Celoxica Locks In O'Connor for Chicago
The trading technology sales and trading veteran will be responsible for the vendor's North American sales beyond the East coast.
InvestSoft Execs Take Senior Fixed Income Roles at Morningstar
Founder Al Roitfarb and CEO Todd Roitfarb will both take on roles in Morningstar's fixed income business, following its acquisition of their company, InvestSoft.
SEC Bolsters Cyber Department with Promotion of Hetner
Christopher Hetner joined the SEC in January 2015. He is GE Capital's former CISO.
Morningstar Buys InvestSoft to Boost Bond Analytics
The acquisition was driven by customer demand for "more robust" fixed income analytics capabilities, Morningstar officials say.
Open Text Closes In on Recommind Buy
The vendors expect the acquisition to close in the first quarter of 2017.
With Blockchain, Don't Boil the Ocean
Peter Cherecwich, president of global funds services at Northern Trust, shares his thoughts on blockchain.
AIM Software Appoints Gayatri Raman
New hire to lead company as as managing director and chief operating officer
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 20: CAT, Unbundling Research, June Features
Dan and Anthony talk about the June features.
FlexTrade Partners with RSRCHXchange for MiFID II Compliance
FlexTrade has added a separate research function to its EMS
Taifex Taps Deutsche Börse for International Data Licensing
Deutsche Börse already provides licensing for other exchanges, including BSE India, and the Irish and Bulgarian stock exchanges.