Subject: Google, CME, Cloud and HFTs; Data Tokenization; Data Standardization

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As trading firms embrace AI, so do hackers
According to a Google cybersecurity report, cybercriminals are turning to AI to sharpen their attacks.
19 Dec 2025   |  News
Emerging Technologies
The next phase of AI in capital markets: from generative to agentic
A look at some of the more interesting projects involving advanced forms of AI from the past year.
26 Dec 2025   |  News
Data Management
Market data costs defy cyclicality
Trading firms continue to grapple with escalating market data costs. Can innovative solutions and strategic approaches bring relief?
23 Dec 2025   |  News Analysis
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The quantum leap: How investment firms are innovating with quantum tech
While banks and asset managers are already experimenting with quantum computing to optimize operations, they should also be proactive in adopting quantum-safe strategies.
07 Jan 2026   |  News Analysis
Data Management
‘The end of the beginning’: Brown Brothers Harriman re-invents itself
Voice of the CDO: Firms who want to use AI successfully better start with their metadata, says BBH’s Mike McGovern and Kevin Welch.
05 Jan 2026   |  Feature
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2026 will be the year agent armies awaken
Waters Wrap: Several AI experts have recently said that the next 12 months will see significant progress for agentic AI. Are capital markets firms ready for this shift from generative AI to agents?
02 Jan 2026   |  Opinion
Emerging Technologies
Fintechs grapple with how to enter Middle East markets
Intense relationship building, lack of data standards, and murky but improving market structure all await tech firms hoping to capitalize on the region’s growth.
12 Jan 2026   |  News
Emerging Technologies
AI & data enablement: A looming reality or pipe dream?
Waters Wrap: The promise of AI and agents is massive, and real-world success stories are trickling out. But Anthony notes that firms still need to be hyper-focused on getting the data foundation correct before adding layers.
18 Dec 2025   |  Opinion
Data Management
Data standardization is the ‘trust accelerator’ for broader AI adoption
In this guest column, data product managers at Fitch Solutions explain AI’s impact on credit and investment risk management.
16 Dec 2025   |  Opinion
Data Management
Everyone wants to tokenize the assets. What about the data?
The IMD Wrap: With exchanges moving market data on-chain, Wei-Shen believes there’s a need to standardize licensing agreements.
11 Dec 2025   |  Opinion

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