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TMX's Eccleston Talks HFT, Says It's Not Going Anywhere
TMX CEO Lou Eccleston shares his thoughts with Dan DeFrancesco on HFT and why the industry needs to learn to accept it.
Coming Soon: The Death of Black-Box Models, Technologies
Industry experts discuss how their firms are less inclined to use black box vendor models.
CCAR Stresses Banks' Model Validation, Data Aggregation Capabilities
At a recent event held at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan, industry experts discussed a range of topics, from modeling validation to analytics to risk technologies.
With Focus on CLOs, Volcker 'Covered Fund' Tool Helps Banks Bridge Pre-Trade, Compliance
New demand among banks for standardized treatment under Volcker.
With Focus on CLOs, Volcker 'Covered Fund' Tool Helps Banks Bridge Pre-Trade, Compliance
New demand among banks for standardized treatment under Volcker.
Ireland's Mediolanum Asset Management Discusses Data Management Overhaul
Mediolanum's Furio Pietribiasi talks about how the firm turned to Misys and other third parties to rebuild its data infrastructure.
Innovation Comes Through Mentorships, Not Labs, Says BofA's Reilly
Bank of America CIO David Reilly chats with Dan DeFrancesco about working with start-ups to address the bank's technology needs.
Contix Uses 'Event Detection' to Tap Social Media's Potential
Contix's founders discuss the company's decision to use social media for event detection, rather than for sentiment analysis.
Toronto FIS: The Keys to Proper Cyber-Security Training
Panelists discussed what they believe are important steps in efficiently educating employees about cyber security.
DTCC's John Abel Chats About T+2 ISC's Proposed Timeline for T+2 Shift
Abel gives his thoughts on the release of T+2 ISC's white paper and the proposed timeline.
Process Over People: The Way Around a Talent Drought
Headstrong's Rampi Kandadai tells Dan DeFrancesco that the best way to overcome a talent drought is about developing the processes, not the people.
'40 Act Compliance in Focus as Funds Introduce New Liquid Alts
Flexible reporting tools required as regulators consider further oversight.
Yasuki Okai to Lead NRI Expansion in North America
The longtime NRI staffer will head up Japanese firm's push to grow in North America.
SEC Proposed Rule to Modernize, Extend Systemic Risk Reporting for Mutual Funds
Two new forms, Form N-Port and N-Cen, are at the heart of a new set of rules proposed by the SEC.
No Single Model for CDOs as Firms Continue to Shape Role, Panelists Say
At NAFIS, panelists discussed the role of the CDO and how it's different from the CIO post.
Keep Tech Fresh: C-Level Execs Discuss the Need to Upgrade Platforms Consistently
A panel at NAFIS 2015 discussed why firms should be willing to upgrade their systems on a consistent basis.
Symbology Efforts Back Tech Upgrades as CLOs' Demand Surges
Record issuance pushes standardization, investment as new buyers enter.
Keep Tech Fresh: C-Level Execs Discuss the Need to Upgrade Platforms Consistently
A panel at NAFIS 2015 discussed why firms should be willing to upgrade their systems on a consistent basis.
Symbology Efforts Back Tech Upgrades as CLOs' Demand Surges
Record issuance pushes standardization, investment as new buyers enter.
LEI Implementations Lead to Big Benefits for All
As more companies adopt LEIs, the benefits to the financial community are growing more apparent. Two Tier-1 bank employees discuss the process of bringing on new LEIs and the value they bring to the industry.
No Risk Management Without Technology, Says Blackrock’s Fishwick
Technologies that underpin investment risk management are fundamental says Blackrock co-chief risk officer.
Investment Manager 3i Discusses Coveo Implementation
3i has increased the speed it takes to access deal-related information by 90 percent.
UBS, NYSE Tie-Up Looks to Corral Corporates' Shifting Liquidity
New tech required as buy side takes on larger role.
UBS, NYSE Tie-Up Looks to Corral Corporates' Shifting Liquidity
New tech required as buy side takes on larger role.