Waters Wrap: A useful use-case for blockchain? (And Broadridge’s bond play)
While not a fan of blockchain, Anthony looks at some potential use-cases for the tool in the world of capital markets. He also gives his thoughts on Broadridge’s soon-to-launch LTX platform.)
The two stories I’ll mention below are certainly market data stories, but for you hardcore MD crazies, check out this deal between market data cost and inventory management software vendor TRG Screen and consultancy Jordan & Jordan. Also, there were many data professionals named as winners in this year’s Women in Technology and Data awards. Click here to see those results.
Ok, let’s get to it.
A proper fit for blockchain?If you read this column regularly, you already know that I’m not the
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