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Further Research: Manager Selection Due Diligence Finds RMS on the Ascent
Large managers like Brinker Capital are turning to automated research management systems (RMSs) to more actively collate and utilize information.
Fixnetix, Equinix See Partnership Positives in Connectivity and Low-Latency
Mutual growth into new territories supports both companies.
Collaboration with Chile Signals BM&FBovespa's Push for Integrated Latin American Markets
When Chile decided to develop its derivatives trading capabilities, Brazil was happy to help. The cooperation agreement could signal big things for the broader market.
Northern Trust Streamlines Outsourcing Operation with Cadis
Moves to centralize clients onto a single platform.
Banks Forced to Spend 'Precious' Capital to Comply with Regulation
Bob Park, CEO of Fincad, says regulations and consequent technology costs are restricting banks' use of 'precious' capital.
Mad Scientists Creating Black Swans in a Lab
Industry participants discuss the capacity necessary to accommodate black swan spikes, and testing for such spikes in a lab.
Mad Scientists Creating Black Swans in a Lab
Industry participants discuss the capacity necessary to accommodate black swan spikes, and testing for such spikes in a lab.
Colt First Through the Door at NYSE Euronext’s Basildon Datacenter
Colt to provide low-latency connectivity to NYSE Euronext, following the exchange’s decision to open its Basildon, UK, datacenter to third-party network providers.
How to Spell the Future of 'SEF'? Aggregation and Consolidation
Tim Bourgaize Murray considers the future once SEFs are operational, including what smaller SEFs might do, how the sell side will leverage its previous advantages, and the lingering challenges that lie ahead.
When It Comes to Buy vs. Build, It's Brains vs. Brawn
Panelists at this year's North American Trading Architecture Summit discussed how they went about addressing the buy-versus-build debate in the high-frequency trading space.
Panel: While Cloud Security Concerns Overblown, Perception Matters
Cloud providers’ security might be airtight, but perception matters, and they should go above and beyond to allay customers’ concerns, according to panelists at the North American Trading Architecture Summit this week in New York.
Big Data Panel Dreams Big
More interesting than what Big Data is, is what it could be. Five experts gave their opinions on a Big Data utopia.
UBS CTO McCormack Outlines Need for 'Radical Transformation'
During his keynote address at the North American Trading Architecture Summit this week in New York, Domhnall McCormack, CTO of UBS' investment bank, outlined six areas of focus for 2012, and looked ahead to what the industry will face in 2015.
Big Bark From Indian Regulator Carries Small Bite
India's SEBI recently released a set of guidelines for algo trading that appeared limiting, but most of the rules were already in place.
Post-Financial Crisis, Firms Must Address the Fallibility of Models
Following the release of a whitepaper, “Top 10 Best Practices for Managing Model Risk,” Fincad CEO Bob Park says one of the great lessons of the financial crisis is the importance of model validation and stress-testing.
At FXall, Rubinow Gets ‘Front-Row Seat’ in FX Technology Development
After more than decade in the world of exchange operators, Steve Rubinow has chosen to blaze a new path at FXall. While the failed Deutsche Börse merger played a small role in his decision to leave NYSE Euronext, Rubinow says he was primarily seeking a…
Automation and Risk Management in FX Create Technology Challenges
As algorithmic trading continues to grow in foreign exchange (FX) markets, FX desks are becoming more like full-service providers than ever. Trading volumes and the number of instruments on offer have ramped up risk management issues, and therefore…
Decrease in Margins Brings Mass IT Streamlining
Kirk Wylie, CEO of OpenGamma, says cutbacks are inevitable while transparency is of paramount importance.
The Time has Come for HTML5
Paul Caplin, CEO of financial software provider Caplin Systems, says 2012 is the year for HTML5.
The Time has Come for HTML5
Paul Caplin, CEO of financial software provider Caplin Systems, says 2012 is the year for HTML5.
Custody is the Rule: NSCC Building Better Alternative Investments Processing Automation
Strengthening the market for securities custody, NSCC's new automated possession and control functions will further improve the DTCC's administration of alternative investments. By Tim Murray
Regulation Cost Causes Technology Headache in Asia
Julian Korek, founding member of Kinetic Partners, says the Asian market is worried about the cost of installing new technologies to comply with regulations.
Market Survives Bats' Failed IPO; Will Bats?
While Bats failed IPO attempt-and subsequent mini-Flash Crash-led to numerous bad headlines, it doesn't have to be a death sentence for the usually tech-savvy exchange operator. Additionally, the event also shows that the industry has made strides since…
Market Survives Bats' Failed IPO; Will Bats?
While Bats failed IPO attempt-and subsequent mini-Flash Crash-led to numerous bad headlines, it doesn't have to be a death sentence for the usually tech-savvy exchange operator. Additionally, the event also shows that the industry has made strides since…