Emerging Technologies
The Top 10 Features of 2015: A Year in Headlines, Part One
Discover which of the Waters features stood out in 2015.
2015 Year in Review: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action Please
This year, messaging platform Symphony became a reality, and users──and regulators──began taking it seriously.
National Stock Exchange Officials Discuss Exchange's Relaunch, Plans to Attract Investors
NSX is the 12th US stock exchange entrant, with IEX looming on the horizon.
Best of Buy-Side Technology: A Look at Our Top Stories on BST in 2015
Another year of new regs, major mergers and a drive toward automation.
2015 Year in Review: Regulatory Uncertainty Breeds Confusion, Opportunity
The plethora of current and upcoming regulatory changes is creating opportunities for vendors.
Top Stories of 2015: Best of the Sell Side
Before 2016 rolls in, a look back at the year that was.
LSE Buys XTF to Meet Demand for ETF Data
The LSE is not disclosing terms of the acquisition of New York-based ETF data vendor XTF.
Dynasty Grows Advisor Appeal with YCharts Integration
Officials say the YCharts data will help Dynasty support investment advisors increasingly tasked with portfolio management.
2015 Year in Review: FICC Market Evolution Spawns New Low-Latency Data, Tech
Data consumers and vendors are seeking to apply strategies and technologies from equities to other markets.
2015: A Year in Profiles
12 months, 13 C-level execs profiled in the pages of Waters.
Leaked EC Draft Seeks to Clarify Ambiguity in MiFID 2 Data Rules
In the draft document, the European Commission attempts to address uncertainty around the obligations of market participants under MiFID 2.
2015 Year in Review: Big Data Becomes Reality in 2015, Inches Closer to AI
More data providers entered the Big Data and social media analytics space in 2015, reflecting growing interest in alternative information sources.
DataGenic Taps Fast Weather Benchmark for GWDD Forecast Data
Tha alliance will enable clients to leverage Fast Weather Benchmark's data with DataGenic's risk analytics.
Waters Weekly Wrap: December 14-18
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.
Barclays to Offload Risk Analytics and Index Solutions Business to Bloomberg
Bloomberg to bolster risk analytics and indices services through acquisition of Barclays business.
2015 Year in Review: New Distribution Models Pave Road to a More ‘Open’ Marketplace
Changes to data distribution and commercial models in 2015 hold the promise of being able to build true best-of-breed platforms.
'To Seek a Newer World'
In his final column, Tim reflects on his time at Waters and implores the industry to think — and speak — bolder as another era takes hold.
Welcome to WatersTechnology 2.0
The new-look WatersTechnology website features better content surfacing and streamlined navigation for ease-of-use.
Bloomberg Buys Barclays Indexes, Analytics
The move will help expand Bloomberg's existing index business to meet growing client expectations, officials say.
2015 Year in Review: Investor Demand Drives Rise of Specialist Indexes
ESG (environmental, social and governance)-driven indexes emerged as a growing area of interest among investors.
Quandl Adds Barchart Indexes, Futures Data
Officials say the deal will give Quandl users access to institutional-quality data in any format, via a simple API.
Casting 'Flash Boys': Picking the Stars for Michael Lewis' Next Blockbuster
Dan does a little bit of casting for Michael Lewis' most recent book following the release of "The Big Short" in theaters.
Implementing an Efficient Cyber-Security Strategy: Priorities, Costs, and BYOD
Computers and servers have become increasingly complex, but so has the risk of cyber security breaches associated with those systems.
SoundHound Sniffs out Spoken Data Searches Using Xignite APIs
The integration of Xignite data will allow Houndify users to develop data apps using speech and natural-language processing.