Emerging Technologies
Aussie Blockchain Hedge Fund Eyes Start in Coming Months
First Digital Capital, whose investments will be focused solely on the blockchain economy, is currently assembling its management team.
The Hedge Fund Doctor: Charles Walters, Halcyon Capital Management
Charles Walters, chief information officer of Halcyon Capital Management, talks about his 20-plus years spent building and implementing platforms for hedge funds.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 118: CAT ‘State of the Union’, RTS 27 & 28 Concerns, The ‘Big Tech’ Dilemma
Anthony and James discuss some of the big stories to come out of TradeTech Europe and then three legal experts look at how the SEC has been quiet about the CAT.
In Broadsides and Brush Strokes, Traders Call for Lighter Regulatory Touch
Speakers and attendees at TradeTech Europe called, with varying degrees of subtlety, for a relaxation of regulatory reform.
Deutsche Bank ‘Data Innovation Group’ Unveils First Data Tool
The first tool from Deutsche Bank’s Data Innovation Group analyzes companies’ values based on ESG and other factors, and public perception of a company’s ESG efforts.
Quandl Launches Corporate Jet Dataset for Predicting M&A Activity
Officials say the dataset of corporate flights provides an indicator of upcoming corporate activity thta could potentially impact a company's stock price.
JPMorgan to Invest in AI, Tackle Privacy Concerns
Global investment bank says that transparency is key to instilling trust in use of AI.
Colt Taps NPL for Co-Lo Data, Trade Timing Info
The NPL timing data will help firms address regulatory time-synchronization requirements and competitive needs to avoid timing signal interference.
Metamako Buys xCelor’s Hardware Ops to Grow Switch Business
Officials say the deal will allow xCelor to focus on its network applications business, while Metamako will take over the provision of underlying switching technology, expanding its own FPGA switch business. Wei-Shen Wong reports.
BNY Mellon’s Eagle Inks Microsoft Cloud Deal
The two firms will collaborate to build a cloud-based data platform for investment managers.
Former Barclays Electronic Trading Director Joins Big XYT
Mark Montgomery will hold a key role in strategy and business development.
Four Twenty Seven Looks to Grow Climate Data for Banks, Asset Managers
Traders and portfolio managers use the data to assess risk and to develop portfolios that are environmentally conscious.
Asia Financial Firms Explore Robotic Process Automation
Institutions can cut costs by 30 to 60 percent.
Mosaic Looks to Outer Space for AI-Powered Surveillance
Partnership with European Space Agency will apply machine learning to financial markets.
Digital Asset Opens Smart Contract Language to Developers
Blythe Masters says that DAML is designed to reduce the risk of developer error creating broader problems for the market.
Regnosys to Expand Reach with Bank, Regulatory Implementations
In addition to its work with Isda, the fintech startup also has projects in the works with ING Bank and the FCA.
IHS Markit Boosts French Presence with DeriveXperts Acquisition
Purchase of derivatives valuation provider bolsters derivatives data business and reach into French-speaking Europe.
Bond Data Expert Petrunik Sets Up FiStrat Consultancy
Petrunik has more than 25 years of experience dealing with bond data—both as vendor and consumer.
Enyx Enlists O’Connor for US Sales
O’Connor brings experience of both hardware and software-based feed handlers, and a background in trading and market making.
Hammonds Out as Deutsche Bank’s Leadership Woes Continue
The departure of the German bank’s COO follows on the heels of chief executive’s ouster.
Veronica Augustsson: At the Crossroads of Business and Technology
When you first meet Veronica Augustsson, CEO of Stockholm-based Cinnober Financial Technology, it’s difficult to imagine a more unlikely fintech CEO. But as with so many things in life, appearances can be misleading. By Victor Anderson with photos by…
Deutsche Bank's Joerg Landsch on Creating a Successful Innovation Lab
While speaking at this year’s North American Innovation Summit, Joerg Landsch ran through what he believes makes for a successful innovation lab.
Natural Language Generation Gains Traction in the Research Space, but Challenges Remain
The use of natural language generation to summarize research data increases engagement, according to speakers at this year's North American Innovation Summit, although true insights are still hard to glean.
SmartStream RDU Onboards Bigelsen for Sales
Eric Bigelsen will head sales for the Americas at SmartStream RDU.