Emerging Technologies
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.
Northern Trust Exec: Start Small with Blockchain to Boost Buy-Side Buy-In
Peter Cherecwich, president of global funds services at Northern Trust, shares his thoughts on blockchain.
Smartkarma Raises $4.7 Million to Fund Research, Data Additions
The latest funding round brings the total raised by the compamy to $7.5 million.
Citi Taps Keith Lau for Global Head of Funds Technology
Former State Street senior vice president and global head of analysis, testing and deployment to lead Citi’s funds technology department.
CAT Concerns: The Biggest Hurdles Still Facing the Massive Audit Trail
What still lies ahead for the Consolidated Audit Trail?
Opening Cross: When Will the Money Men Support Their Support Services?
The front office needs to have its market data teams' backs, not back them into a corner.
AlphaSense Nabs S&P’s Magri as Chief Content Officer
The data vet will be responsible for building a team focused on identifying and acquiring third-party content.
Deutsche Börse, Taiwan Futures Exchange Form Data Partnership
Taifex clients gain access to real-time, delayed and end-of-day data products from both exchanges.
The Tinkerer: Elliot Noma, Garrett Asset Management
Anthony Malakian sits down with Elliot Noma to discuss how he went from writing books about psychophysics to running a hedge fund.
Survey: Evaluations Accuracy Improves, But Mortgage Securities Still Challenge Vendors
No vendor demonstrates a clear lead in evaluated pricing overall, SS&C survey says.
Challenges to CAT Adoption Still Remain
One month ago, on April 27, the Securities and Exchange Commission published its plans for a mandated Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT) for public comment, along with an economic analysis of the initiative, which it estimates will cost the industry $2.4…
Asia-Pacific BST Summit 2016 Keynote: Asset Management’s Journey to 2.0
The development of new technologies holds the key to the evolution of the buy side, as it moves away from its historical operating model, according to Pierre Humblot of JPMorgan Asset Management.
Focus on Technology for Better Risk Management
Firms need to implement a culture of risk awareness and use the necessary tools to manage their risk
The Waters Weekly Wrap: May 21-27
A look back at the best content published across all the Waters brands.
The Need for Speed: Being the Fastest Will Always be Sought After
Anthony ties the movie Top Gun to HFT, IoT and AI...naturally.
Max Bowie: From High Performance to High Octane
Comparisons between Formula One racing and high-performance trading technology and data infrastructures are overused, Max says. So strap yourself in and step on the gas for a few laps around the similarities between our industries.
Michael Shashoua: Before and After NAFIS
Points made at the annual New York-hosted North American Financial Information Summit illustrate how blockchain and data science can or should pivot to better serve data management operations. Michael considers what legal entity identifier efforts could…
Show Me the Data!
More firms need to be granted access to the CAT.