Editors letter
Malfunction! Malfunction!
It’s not been a great week for capital markets technology. For the past seven days, I’ve had the image of Robby the Robot in my head, being told by Doctor Mobius to go against his basic programming, and building up to a short circuit as a result. This,…
We Weren’t in Kansas to Begin With
A measured approach, in all senses of the phrase, tends to produce better results.
The BST Awards are Upon us Once More
For the seventh year, entries for the Buy-Side Technology Awards are now open. Anthony explains what the judges are looking for when examining nomination forms.
SEFs Are Only One Part of the Swaps Equation
When it comes to untangling the emergence of swap execution facilities (SEFs), it's sometimes easy to feel like Theseus navigating the labyrinth. Whether the regulators play the parts of Daedalus and Icarus, or the Minotaur, of course, depends on your…
Aleynikov's Ripple Effect
This week Michael Lewis brought a national spotlight to the Goldman Sachs case against Sergey Aleynikov. Will this change the way programmers conduct business in the future?
Marking Your Own Homework
The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (Sifma) sent a request for a review into the structure of the exchange self-regulatory model (SRO) last week, in a move that may force regulators to take an enhanced role in market oversight.
JOBS Act Implications Significant, Just Not for Technology
The JOBS Act could present new opportunities─and challenges─for the hedge fund industry, but Anthony questions whether there's a significant IT angle to be found.
The Magic Roundabout
Policy and regulatory discussions often end up eating themselves.
The World is at War (Online)
Dealing with the increasing threat from cyberspace.
AIFMD Approaches
Starting Monday, AIFMD has to be written into national law throughout Europe. In this new statute, Anthony says firms can learn something from their neighbors across the pond, who had to begin filing for Form PF last year.
Don't Worry Guys, We've Got This
Batman and Robin to rescue derivatives from regulatory arbitrage.
Has PRISM Changed Perceptions of Cloud Security on Wall Street?
Anthony wonders if CIOs are a bit more concerned about the security of their data after the National Security Agency (NSA) leaks, and the resulting spotlight shined on the PRISM and Tempora internet surveillance programs, first reported by The Guardian…
All I Ask is a Tall Ship and a Star to Steer Her By
A little high concept with your high technology.
Cost and Complexity for Asian Tigers
It’s trading, Jim, but not as we know it.
More Consolidation on the Buy Side as Broadridge Nabs Bonaire
This week it was announced that Broadridge bought Bonaire. Anthony examines the implications.
July 2013: The Tail Wagging the Dog
While trialing new technology, Victor is reminded of the importance of getting input from end-users.