Emerging Technologies
Markit Bolsters Data Management Tools with CoreOne Buy
Acquisition will strengthen Markit's capabilities around data management, reporting, prime brokerage and execution analysis.
Markit Announces Acquisition of Reporting and Data Specialist CoreOne
Deal valued at $200 million boosts Markit’s reporting and data management product offering.
CSC Buys Fixnetix for Front-Office Data, Trading Infrastructure Play
The deal gives CSC a presence in "as-a-service" provision of data, trading and connectivity.
WD Latimer Bows CFSI-Activ-MDX Combo Pricing, Order Automation Platform
Initially intended to meet the market-making requirements of Aequitas, the move automates traders' quoting processes.
Alphabet, Google and What's at Stake for the Capital Markets
There are long-term benefits that could materialize, but in the short-term, not much is going to change.
Axiom Names Keshav Lewis Co-Head of Global Banking Practice
Lewis brings expertise in application of technology and big data to banks regulatory issues.
Calypso Appoints Porfirio As Chief Product Officer
Former Jefferies International head to drive product development and strategy.
Opening Cross: Is ‘Fundamental’ Change Afoot for ‘Traditional’ Content?
Fundamental research, once second fiddle to low latency, is getting a second wind.
BCA, Estimize Eye Data Sharing, Post-Euromoney Buy-In
The move will be the first content integration project that the vendors anticipate.
Fixed Income Collaboration Project Neptune Pilot Goes Live
Pre-trade information exchange hub aims to bring a level of standardization and access to liquidity.
Waters Weekly Wrap: August 3-7, 2015
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.
StockViews Preps Paid, On-Demand Research Platform; Readies International Coverage
The platform will allow buy-side firms to request specific custom research notes from freelance analysts.
Darkness Rising: Can Dark Pools Cure What Ails Credit Trading?
There is widespread agreement that buy-side firms need to trade with each other to boost dwindling credit market liquidity, and at least 15 platforms are preparing to make it happen. In part one of this two-part feature, Kris Devasabai looks at the…
Waters Rankings 2015 ─ Winners' Circle: Bloomberg
Dan Matthies discusses how Bloomberg is working to stay ahead of new regulations, as order and execution management remain key focal points.
Exchanges Post Mainly Positive Data Revenues
Overall exchange results remain mixed, though data revenues show consistent rises.
60 Seconds with Derek Corcoran
Waters chats with Derek Corcoran, Chief Experience Officer of Avoka Technologies
Corvil Connects to Cloudera for Real-Time Network Big Data Analytics
Integrating Corvil with Cloudera Enterprise allows users to store Corvil's network data for later analysis.
Airex Adds Analytics Providers
The new providers cover fundamental, economic and sentiment analysis.
Equinix Expands Singapore Datacenter
The expansion will grow SG3 while also providing extra space for firms located in its SG1 facility.
Digitization's Second Wave Finds Buy Side Seeking Wisdom From Within
Buy-side digitization has traditionally focused on making the client-facing portal right, often spending years and millions of dollars in the process of perfecting a front end. While that still remains a priority, technologists tell Tim Bourgaize Murray…
IPC Buys ASPone for Broader, Faster Connectivity
The acquisition will help IPC expand its voice and data networks.
CME Group, CFETS Sign MOU
Partnership comes following seventh US and China strategic development dialogue.
JP Morgan to Nearly Double Cyber-Security Spend in 2015, 2016
Bank's Q2 announcement comes with news it plans to significantly increase money spent on cyber security.
Tim Bourgaize Murray: The Buy Side's Uberization
Should investment managers worry about being disrupted, or is the power of incumbency here stronger than it is on the city streets?