Emerging Technologies
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.
Nikkei Introduces First Fees for Nikkei 225 Index
Some end users say Nikkei's decision to introduce fees for the index and its data after more than 60 years may impact their use of the index.
Neptune Integrates into Fidessa’s OMS Platform
The not-for-profit utility expands with its first external collaboration
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 19: BNP's Growth Plans, Buy Side KYC
Dan and Anthony talk about the custody business and KYC.
Broadridge Hires Clarke for Funds Analytics Intelligence
Clarke will be responsible for increasing the granularity and coverage of Broadridge's data to support new business areas.
Rimes Adds Best Credit Data Muni, Corporate Prices to Managed Services
Rimes clients worldwide will be able to access Best Credit Data's municipal and corporate bond data via Rimes' managed services.
Jupiter AM's Cunningham Talks About New Technologies and Blockchain's Capital Markets Role
Victor Anderson catches up with Tom Cunningham, Jupiter Asset Management's IT director,at this year's London-hosted Buy-Side Technology European Summit.
June 2016: Poignancy and People Power
While it’s important to focus on the technology that drives our industry, it’s similarly important to acknowledge the human aspects.
BST European Summit 2016: Interview with Barclays Wealth's Philip Best
Philip Best, chief risk officer of Barclays Wealth, chats to Victor Anderson about the risk management challenges facing him and his organization.
Collier Joins iMeta In Sales Role
Veteran of financial technology sales most recently worked at Markit
MDW Special: Highlighting the Best Innovation Cities
Where does your city rank?
ECSDA Re-Elects Chairman
Papenfuss to continue as leader of depositories association
Chain Locks in Sohtz as CMO
Sohtz's responsibilities at Chain will include expanding the adoption of the vendor's technologies in broader use cases, including solving business problems for the financial industry.
Moving on Up: BNP Paribas Securities Services' Gallagher Talks Growth Goals, New Regulatory Positioning
The firm is looking to increase its position in custody services from fifth to fourth largest in the world.
Bloomberg Launches Entity Exchange to Help Buy Side Handle KYC, Onboarding Demands
Fortress Investment's David Sharpe says the platform helps to "establish relationships with new trading partners quickly and securely."
Infront Adds Freedom Index Data
Infront will roll out the indexes to more than 12,00 clients, free of charge.
Case Study: HA&W Wealth Management Turns to BasisCode for Compliance
BasisCode Compliance, which launched a self-subscription service this week, is helping HA&W Wealth Management to more efficiently manage its compliance needs.