Emerging Technologies
Michael Shashoua: The Smart Play on Stress Tests
Michael looks at new stress testing demands stemming from everything from Basel III to BCBS 239 to CCAR.
Max Bowie: Phishing in the Liquidity Pools of the Capital Markets
In 2013, 53 percent of exchanges reported experiencing a cyber-attack, and Max would be shocked if that number has not already reached 100 percent.
Looking to the Cloud: Visibility and Security via Cloud Services
Bloomberg's Brian Cunningham talks to WatersTechnology about the major considerations for both buy-side and sell-side firms currently assessing the pros and cons of cloud-based services.
Nasdaq Brings Blockchain to Life
As distributed ledger technology edges closer to widespread adoption, WatersTechnology speaks to Nasdaq's head of blockchain strategy about what's next for this potentially revolutionary technology.
Opening Cross: Are You Entitled to Answers?
Can't handle the truth? Or just can't handle a lack of timely answers?
Data Destinations: Hot Spots for Data Demand in 2016
Data and connectivity providers predict which regions will drive demand for market data over the coming year.
Your 2016 Trifecta: Machine Learning, Blockchain & Social
The New Year will be about machine learning, more blockchain and more social.
Waters Weekly Wrap: January 4-8
Each Friday, Waters editors and journalists pull together a quick-hit series of the best analysis pieces, features, and video interviews from across the five brands-just in case you missed them.
Thomson Reuters Adds ChartIQ to Eikon App Studio
Officials say the move demonstrates the industry trend towards open, collaborative systems.
Open Platform: Ghosts of Trading Floors Past──Disruption in the Dealing Room
Consultant and industry veteran Tom Perigoe harks back to the role of infrastructure integrators in creating dealing rooms of olde.
Making a Better Industry: New Year's Resolutions for the Capital Markets
Cyber security, blockchain and SEFs all need work in 2016.
Data Consumers Fear Price Hikes After Bloomberg Buys BarCap Index Biz
Compared to Barclays' licensing approach, users now expect higher fees and a new commercial model under Bloomberg.
Finra's Tech Aims in 2016: Cyber Security, Technology Management, Data Quality Governance, Outsourcing
This is the 11th year that Finra has produced the Regulatory and Examination Priorities Letter.
Industry Reaction Mixed Following Aequitas' Call for Investigation into 'Anti-Competitive' TMX Data Practices
Aequitas alleges that TMX basically operates a monopoly and charges prohibitive fees for consolidated Canadian data.
MNI Vet Connor Joins Gimme Credit to Lead International Expansion
Connor previously spent 24 years at Market News International.
2015 Year in Review: Consumers Resigned to Data Fee Increases
Fee increases are becoming the new noemal that firms must plan for, users say.
WRDS Taps RavenPack for News Analytics
WRDS will offer clients access to RavenPack's historical datasets for academic research and back-testing purposes.
HSBC Expands Global Custody Services into the US
Two HSBC employees discuss the firm's recent announcement.
NSX Aims to Entice Institutional Buy-Side Flow with Lower Fee Structure
NSX is the 12th US stock exchange entrant, with IEX looming on the horizon.
Bitcoin, Blockchain Go Bigtime: A Look Back at Crypto Currencies & Distributed Ledgers in 2015
The biggest stories from the past year on bitcoin and blockchain.
2015 Year in Review: Q4 M&A Surge Redefines Data Landscape
Intercontinental Exchange's acquisition of Interactive Data has blurred the line even further between exchanges and vendors.
Data Vet Duane Joins App Configuration Co DynamicIQ
Eoin Duane joins DynamicIQ after 20 years in the data and financial tecnology industries.
The Top 10 Features of 2015: A Year in Headlines, Part Two
Discover which of the Waters features stood out in 2015.
2015 Year in Review: Users Eye Pricing, Analytics—Old and New
Firms focused their attention on accuracy and interpretation—rather than speed—of data.