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The Big Data Picture
The concept of big data has become daunting, as the conversation around it increases in volume – just like the increased trading volume that drives firms to consider how to operate with it, manage it and process it. Michael Shashoua examines the methods…
Managing Wall Street's Merger Mayhem
After a series of mergers, Waters looks at how some of these IT integrations are going.
Evaluated Prices: The Data Challenge
The demand for evaluated pricing services has continued to increase in recent years, and data vendors have jumped on the bandwagon to expand coverage and services. Inside Reference Data gathered a panel of leading industry experts to discuss the…
In Britain, a Derivatives Code Rises
Dawn of the UK Derivatives Code
A Clearer Sense of Standards
A Clearer Sense of Standards
Ready for Anything
Financial firms’ commitments to service providers who fill operational needs are by necessity usually long-term. As Nicholas Hamilton reports, however, the field is becoming more competitive and some contract flexibility is entering the picture
There Can Be Only One: David Downey and OneChicago Stand Alone
Anthony Malakian speaks to OneChicago Exchange's CEO David Downey about his return to the financial services industry after a lengthy hiatus precipitated by a tragedy close to home.
Feature: Performance and Risk Management: Risk and Reward
The financial crisis exposed shortcomings in performance and risk management practices with many firms taking on excessive risk with scant regard for long-term performance. Sitanta Ni Mathghamhna reports.
Referencing Religion
Islamic markets have been a growth area for several years now, with their ethical focus providing an attractive proposition for those burned by the financial crisis. The need for accurate and comprehensive data is crucial in operating according to sharia…
Synthesizing Standards
Brazilian markets are making progress on bringing domestic and international messaging standards up to date, to a point where the country’s markets could be considered an example for others to follow. Michael Shashoua hears from executives involved in…
Setting Standards in Stone
The Standards Forum at this year’s Sibos seeks to further the adoption of the ISO 20022 messaging standard. Carla Mangado hears about where the gaps are and what the challenges will be
Extended Play: Regulators Draw Out Dodd-Frank Timeline
Peter Madigan surveys the US market's regulatory landscape, looking at areas most likely to be affected by the Dodd Frank Act when it finally comes into force during the course of 2012.
The Long Haul: Scott Marcar Leads RBS' Tech Team Through the Financial Crisis
Anthony Malakian catches up with London-based Scott Marcar and discusses the challenges facing him when he joined RBS from JP Morgan at the onset of the financial crisis in 2007.
