Inside Reference Data - July 2010
Articles in this issue
Counterparty Data Expert Becomes Head of Risk Management
JP Morgan's Darren Measures has been named the new head of risk management, Asia excluding Japan and Australia, at JP Morgan Worldwide Security Services
Firms Pushing to Enhance Data Systems, Panelists Urge for Greater Action
Firms must take control of their data challenges to avoid further regulatory action
SmartStream to Link Utility to Other Products by Changing Ref Data Model
Software vendor SmartStream is changing its data model in certain products to ensure it is the same as the one in its reference data utility offering.
EDM Vendors Under Pressure to Meet Tight ROI Targets
Firms are increasingly focusing on projects that generate quick wins, putting pressure on vendors to deliver benefits in months rather than years.
The Case for Certification in the Data Management Industry
These days, it is all about empowering those who understand the data to manage the data, and certifying staff is one way of doing that, says Cadis's Dan Simpson
GoldenSource's Meriton on the Future of Enterprise Data Management
An Enterprising Vision
Corporate Actions Standardization
Standardization continues to be the main area of discussion in the corporate actions space, and a fundamental goal for the industry. On June 15, Inside Reference Data gathered key market experts for a live web seminar to discuss what challenges are yet…
How to Measure Data Quality Downstream
While data management programs are maturing, firms are taking data quality measurement to a new level. It is no longer only about implementing rules as part of a golden copy platform. More firms are starting to measure quality downstream to detect…
DTCC Acquisition of Avox to Result in Platform of Combined Ref Data Sets
DTCC and Avox plan to combine data sets to create a new reference data platform
RBC Capital Rolls Out Counterparty Data Program
RBC Capital Markets is working on a counterparty data program to centralize and standardize data and processes
D'Angelo to Head Ref Data at JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services
New York-based Ludwig D'Angelo has been made manager of the reference data utility at JP Morgan Worldwide Securities Services
Panel: Firms Face Increased Complexity When Measuring Data Quality
Firms have seen a need to implement more complex rules to validate the accuracy of reference data in the wake of the financial crisis
Panel: Regulatory Overhaul Pushing Firms to Tackle Data Challenges
Speakers at the SunGard New York City Day agreed the faster-moving regulatory agenda will push firms to tackle data challenges accordingly
Panelists Question Practicalities of Government-Run Ref Data Utility
Industry participants continue to question to what an extent the industry-wide database could be a viable option going forward
BNY Mellon to Launch Unified Platform for Client Data Management
BNY Mellon plans to launch a new version of its client data utility by 2011
Users Accelerate Focus on Data Centralization as Part of Cost Optimization Programs
Firms are increasingly prioritizing projects aimed at centralizing data as part of a broader focus on cost optimization
Industry Associations Team Up for Cesr Talks
Industry groups join forces to overcome data challenges and approach Cesr
Firms Prep Increased Regulation in Europe and the US
The Post-Crisis Mode
