Tech
CloudMargin Appoints Filipe Rodriguez as Chief Technology Officer
Buy-side collateral management technology vendor hires multi-industry veteran to lead global product, technology development.
TriOptima CEO Sjöberg Steps Down
Stuart Connolly is replacing Sjöberg.
Clearstream Joins Target2–Securities in Fourth Migration Wave
The industry's largest central securities depository completes its migration to the pan-European platform, alongside CSDs from Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia and Austria.
BT Acquires IP Trade to Boost Unified Trading Comms
Unified communications and collaboration solutions provider to be integrated into BT portfolio of cloud-based solutions.
CG Asset Management Selects Indata’s iPM Epic Platform
Investment management firm adopts Indata's trading platform for increased automation and cloud-based functionality.
New Tech Still Fixed-Income Liquidity’s Savior
New technology platforms and models are finally starting to have an impact on the fixed-income market's historic trouble spots.
Variation Margin Requirements: The New Big Bang
On March 1 this year, a new set of requirements for variation margins on derivatives trades take effect that will affect nearly all market participants across both cleared and non-cleared derivatives. In the run-up to the deadline, John Brazier finds…
Regulation in 2017: New Day, Same Concerns
Between Mifid II and talks of dismantling Dodd–Frank, it might seem like a volatile period ... but when it comes to tech, how much has really changed?
A Tighter Leash on Regulation
The new administration has made comments about regulation's future that could put some policies on thin ice.
System Down: What Is Reg SCI's Future?
The future of some regulations are in question, Reg SCI just might be one of the casualties.
300 Pages of Confusion in the Name of Transparency
Particpants need more clarity on Mifid's trade reporting requirements
IPC, Verba Partner for Skype Recording
Both hope to offer larger regulatory compliance solutions to clients.
February 2017: The US Unleashes Its Trump Card
Despite an anti-regulation stance, the Trump administration is unlikely to completely repeal Dodd–Frank, Victor says.
Nasdaq Seeks To Move Beyond Blockchain Proofs of Concept
Following its successful proofs of concept with blockchain initiatives, Nasdaq is exploring how the technology can be brought to the wider market.
Asset Management One Taps Ullink for Xilix Pre-Trade Risk, Compliance
Japanese investment group implements pre-trade risk and compliance elements of Ullink’s Xilix execution management system.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 55: All Things Mifid II
Dan and Anthony chat about four recently-published features from Waters and Inside Data Management that look at various aspects of Mifid II. This week’s podcast is sponsored by SmartStream.
Japan Stock Exchange Invests in Risk Analytics Vendor OpenGamma
First investment in fintech firm from Japan Exchange Group is in London-based risk analytics vendor.
Bloomberg Tradebook to Discontinue Foreign Exchange Business
Bloomberg to concentrate foreign exchange efforts through FXGO platform, Tradebook FX platform to be discontinued from March 1.
A Human-Led Virtual Revolution
The key to virtual reality’s success isn’t the technology—it’s the people.
Tied Together: Keith Lubell, Berkery Noyes
Keith Lubell has worked for the DoD, was an unemployed musician and painter, and now heads tech for an investment bank. All those experiences are connected.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million from Digital Currency Group, Partech Ventures
Fintech vendor's solution aims to help firms with know-your-customer (KYC) costs via blockchain technology.
PortfolioScience Launches Factor Index Toolset
The feature lets users construct factor indexes through customizable methodologies.