Emerging Technologies
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 95: Bitcoin/Blockchain News, BNP's Acquisition, Post-Trade Tech
Anthony and James take a look at some of the biggest news events from the past week.
One Hour, Three Women: A Conversation About Equality
A report on WatersTechnology's first-ever webinar on workplace equality
All Eyes on Innovation in London Next Week
November 15 sees WatersTechnology hosting the first Innovation Summit, at the Hilton Tower Bridge in London.
FTSE Bolsters ESG Capabilities with Senior Hires
FTSE Russell hires two “ESG specialists’” in Rory Sullivan and Aled Jones.
SIX Appoints Dijsselhof CEO, Launches Venture Fund
SIX has hired Jos Dijsselhof as CEO and announced a new strategy which includes the launch of a CHF 50 million venture fund.
TRG Hires Two in Sales, Customer Service
Data cost management software vendor TRG (formerly The Roberts Group) has hired two new sales and customer services executives to support its ongoing organic and strategic growth.
Neptune Speaks to Bond Liquidity with Symphony Integration
Neptune network embeds Symphony chat functionality to boost communications and trade workflows.
The Innovation Odyssey
John previews the upcoming WatersTechnology Innovation Summit and talks Super Mario.
Ex-Hatstand CEO O’Brien to Lead Baringa’s US Office
Brad O’Brien will be responsible for growing Baringa’s IT and data consulting services for banking and capital markets clients in the US.
Industry Heavyweights Unveil Startup ‘Data Wrangler’ Crux, Raise $10M Funding
Championing the rise of ‘informatics,’ new startup Crux aims to take tedious data processing off firms’ plates, freeing them up to focus on adding value. Max Bowie reports on this small company with some big names at the helm.
WatersTechnology Innovation Summit Q&A: Elly Hardwick, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank head of innovation Elly Hardwick discusses what innovation means to the institution ahead of the inaugral WatesTechnology Innovation Summit.
State Street’s Hooley to Retire by End of 2018
State Street CEO will step down by end of next year, newly appointed COO Ron O’Hanley next in line for top seat.
WatersTechnology Innovation Summit Q&A: Stewart Carmichael, Schroders
Schroders CTO Stewart Carmichael discusses what innovation means to the firm ahead of the inaugural WatersTechnology Innovation Summit.
Burton-Taylor: KYC/AML Spending Soars, Vendors Expect Further Boost
Burton-Taylor report shows spending on AML and KYC Data Solutions tops nearly $500 million as firms continue to invest in and adjust their KYC programs.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 94: The CME's Bitcoin Play & FSB Worries About AI
CME plans to launch futures on bitcoin in Q4 2017, while the FSB looks at AI as a threat.
Millennials Ruin Many Things, but Not Cybersecurity
The younger generation's knowledge of technology makes them far easier to teach cybersecurity policies to.
Mifid II Bites into Thomson Reuters Desktop Revenues
Execs blame lower-than-expected revenue increases on uncertainty around the upcoming Mifid II regulation.
Demystifying the Use of Machine Learning & AI Within Financial Services
This webinar—which features speakers from Axa Investment Managers and RBC Insurance—will look at specific applications of machine learning and other forms of AI in finance.
Aquis Exchange Hires Former TR Exec Ip to Head Product Team
In the newly created role, Ip will be responsible for leading internal development and delivery projects at Aquis.
Saxo Names Andrew Edwards as UK CEO
Edwards' appointment as CEO of Saxo UK subsidiary follows foundation of quant unit to develop new risk tools.
The Profit in Playing the Villain
Fintech has proven to be a lucrative industry for both the buy and the sell sides, but for very different reasons, James argues.
Metamako, Velocimetrics Ally for Mifid II-Compliant Data Monitoring
The solution will provide firms with a complete, timestamped audit trail of their activity.
FSB Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Present Systemic Risks
Emerging technology could fall outside the regulatory perimeter, and could be impossible for outsiders to fully comprehend.
Fixed-Income Tech, CAT Concerns & Waters November 2017 Features: A Week in Review
John recaps some of Sell-Side Technology's best stories of the week, including fixed-income technologies, uncertainty around the CAT, and Waters' November features.