Emerging Technologies
Open Platform: The Very Long Engagement of Market Data and Big Data
The industry is finally recognizing the big use cases for Big Data
Symphony Begins Hiring Spree
The expansion follows a recent $100 million investment round, and will help grow uptake of Symphony's platform.
Tullett Prebon Considering Buying Icap’s Global Broking Business
Both firms confirm in statements that they are in talks.
The Waters Weekly Wrap: November 2 - 6
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.
Let's Have a Real Conversation
Just as services can be shared, so should expertise about the industry. Cutting through spin, albeit carefully, has value
Virtual Roundtable: Utilities: The Shape of Things to Come?
Six panelists discuss the future of utilities such as SPReD for reference data.
Optimal Integration: Adding Reference Data Utilities to Your Data Management Workflow
Adam Cottingham outlines the key steps to integrating a reference data utility to optimize your data management strategy
Big Hitters Build SPReD Utility
SPReD will provide commoditized services around data management on a utility model.
Third Time’s the Charm?
Can the SPReD reference data utility succeed where others before it have floundered?
Duco Opens Luxembourg Office
Duco, the London-based fintech provider of hosted reconciliation services announced the establishment of its European regional headquarters in Luxembourg as the next step in its plans to expand globally.
Recognos Financial Launches Fund Documentation Utility
The RDC builds upon Recognos’ behind-the-scenes involvement in the mutual fund profile service of the DTCC
Utilities: A New Approach to Reference Data Management
A WatersTechnology survey reveals the industry's opinions on reference data utilities.
When Zombie Aerostats (or IT Projects) Attack!
What can buy-side technologists learn from a runaway blimp?
Anthony Malakian: The Swimmers in the Lake
As data lakes gain traction on Wall Street, Anthony says that skilled programmers with knowledge of big data analysis and cleansing will become increasingly valuable.
Data Lakes: Uncharted Waters
Anthony Malakian examines why data lakes are growing in popularity, and the risks that they pose.
Tim Bourgaize Murray: A Heady Debate at the Intersection of Bitcoin and Blockchain
Tim reflects on the state of conversation around the not-so-new distributed ledgers.
Michael Shashoua: Why Quality Should Be Job One
Ensuring adherence to certain data quality standards has become the prerequisite for information, including know-your-customer data and evaluated pricing. Michael explains the foundations being built.
Eagle Alpha Targets Analytics Expansion, US Sales Presence with New Funding
The vendor also aims to raise additional funding to support its expansion plans.
SEF Situation: As MiFID II Looms, Harmonization Necessary
Dan DeFrancesco introduces himself and talks about the impending MiFID II deadline and what kind of impact it will have on SEFs.
Max Bowie: Strategic Data Assets Need Solid Governance Foundations
As data and the demands made upon it become more complex and integral to firms’ core business functions, Max argues that their data governance processes must become stronger and more structured.
The Future of FX: Too Many Cooks?
Over half of all trades in the foreign exchange market are now conducted electronically, with new players and venues entering the market.
Metamako Launches MetaWatch for Network Monitoring and Analysis
MetaWatch is designed to lower the complexity barrier likely to be introduced on the back of MiFID II compliance.
NetOTC Appoints Roger Liddell as CEO To Tackle Initial Margin Processing
Liddell will be responsible for bringing the NetOTC bilateral platform to market.
Off the Chain: The Blockchain Battle
Tim Bourgaize Murray surveys industry perspectives on Blockchain's potential, and finds a battle brewing.