Editors letter
Algorithms, Arbitrage and Broken Things
Settling for a settled debate over high-frequency trading.
Intelligent Design for Institutional Technology
New technologies aiming to solve problems, rather than paper them over, are a refreshing change of pace.
What to Expect at NATAS
Anthony previews what the buy side can expect from the North American Trading Architecture Summit (NATAS).
The Rock and the Hard Place
Doing more with less is all well and good, but the unpalatable truth is that sometimes, more requires more.
What Can Hedge Funds Learn from Quinnipiac Hockey?
Finding talent is difficult, whether for hockey or for running technology inside a major buy-side institution. Anthony says following Quinnipiac hockey's lead may not be as crazy as it sounds.
On the Move and Constantly Connected
Looking at mobility from different perspectives.
Finding Profits in the Back Office
Advancements in technology and automation have allowed hedge funds to cut costs and improve efficiencies. One potential area to look at in the back office is in the area of securities lending.
Officer on Deck
The face of UK regulation changed yesterday.
April 2013: The Naming of Parts
Are initiatives like the investment book of record, and post-VaR risk models really new? Or, Victor asks, have the old parts simply been given new names?
The Buy Side Gets into the Vendor Business
Anthony takes notice that more-and-more buy-side firms are looking to sell their internally-built technologies. Can they compete with true third-party providers?
Refereeing Fifty Matches at Once
When it comes to HFT, how much oversight is practical?
Be Careful What You Wish For
While many bemoan the lack of regulatory sophistication when it comes to analyzing the markets, the flip side is just as costly.
Can Windows, Samsung Make a Run at Apple in the Tablet Space?
Windows and Samsung have made moves to cut into Apple's dominance in the tablet space. Will they find any buyers on the buy side?
Staring Down the Barrel of Mifid III
Delays and frustrations could prompt a third round of reviews in Europe, which is exactly what we don't need.
March 2013: It Takes a Thief to Catch a Thief
Recent moves by regulators to detect market abuse—including the SEC enlisting an HFT prop trading firm to build a monitoring system—are commendable. Victor argues they should go further and bring in people who have run afoul of regulations at some point…