Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 101: The Top 10 Stories of 2017
Anthony, James and Emilia discuss the 10 biggest trends that unfolded in 2017.
Emilia David, US reporter for Waters, joins Anthony and James to look at the 10 biggest topics and the news stories built around these trends from this past year.
Women in Technology & Data Awards
1:45 Before the list, an update on next year’s Women in Technology and Data Awards. Entries are open for submission.
The Top 10
3:30 (10.) Market Structure: ECB to Examine Closer Target2 and T2S Integration
https://www.waterstechnology.com/operations/clearing-settlement/3427426/ecb-to-examine-closer-target2-and-t2s-integration
5:45 (9.) T+2: T2 Settlement Begins in US Markets
9:00 (8.) Brexit: Tech Challenges Loom as Europe Eyes London’s Clearinghouses
https://www.waterstechnology.com/operations/clearing-settlement/3386981/tech-challenges-loom-as-europe-eyes-londons-clearinghouses
10:50 (7.) Cybersecurity: SEC Company Information Database Attacked
https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/3425396/sec-company-information-database-attacked
14:15 (6.) Quantum Computing: JPMorgan and Barclays Join IBM Q Network
18:15 (5.) Artificial Intelligence: IBM Takes Aim at Regtech Space Using Cognitive Technology
20:50 (4.) Blockchain: Blockchain Not Yet Ready to Power T+0 Settlement
24:15 (3.) Mifid II: Esma Says Mifid III Not in the Works
https://www.waterstechnology.com/regulation-compliance/3452396/esma-mifid-iii-not-in-the-works
26:00 (2.) Consolidated Audit Trail: Industry Tight Lipped on CAT Status as Deadline Hits
28:30 (1.) Bitcoin: CFTC Warns on Bitcoin Futures as Exchanges Ready Contracts
Star Wars & Gift Ideas
32:15 A quick book review: The Three-Body Problem, by Cixin Liu.
37:15 Miya and James review Star Wars Episode VIII. [Spoiler Alert]
Contact Info
As is the case with everything we do, we’d love to get some feedback from our listeners. Feel free to reach out to Anthony or James via Twitter or email.
Anthony: @a_malakian; anthony.malakian@infopro-digital.com
James: @JimRundle; james.rundle@infopro-digital.com
Past 10 episodes:
Episode 91: Sibos Preview; M&A Activity; Blockchain’s Evolution
Episode 92: The Best of Sibos Toronto
Episode 93: Recaps of Sibos Toronto, Risk USA & Sifma DC
Episode 94: The CME’s Bitcoin Play & FSB Worries About AI
Episode 95: Bitcoin/Blockchain News, BNP’s Acquisition, Post-Trade Tech
Episode 96: CAT Concerns & Big Tech Takes Aim at Asset Managers
Episode 97: C-Level Execs Talk Bitcoin, Fintechs, Cognitive Computing & Open-Source Tech
Episode 98: A Focus on Asia, Rolet Out at LSEG, Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Futures
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