Operations
People Moves: SS&C, IEX, Quandl, Pico, ACA, Orbital Insight, Thasos
A look at some recent key people moves, including Carlo Di Florio (pictured), who joins ACA.
QuantConnect Wants to Create a ‘League’ for Algo Testing
The crowd-sourced trading platform is looking to create a competitive arena for quants to test their algorithms.
SS&C Advent Embraces AI for Product Development
The company is using machine learning and natural-language processing technology to enhance its Tamale and Geneva platforms.
LSEG Faces Culture Shock Implementing its Cloud-First Program
LSEG CIO Ann Neidenbach said London is ‘tapped out’ of cloud DevOps talent.
HKEx Sees LSEG Hopes Crash on the Political Rocks Below
The LSEG has been involved in several failed international mergers over the last two decades, which begs the question: Is a merger even possible?
SEC, FIF Seek End to Rule 606 Compliance Confusion
At an SEC meeting Thursday, September 12, the regulator and association attempted to clarify the correct interpretations of guidance surrounding the new rule.
People Moves: SSGA, GLMX, AcadiaSoft, CAIS, DriveWealth
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the week of Sept. 9 to Sept. 13.
Bloomberg Advances on Cloud Data Strategy
The global data giant is working with clients to deploy its data services from the three main cloud providers.
SEC Looks to Penalize Further CAT Delays
While still not a formal approval of new timelines, industry members should expect CAT deadlines to remain unchanged.
Remembering Our Friends and Colleagues
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the day that 16 Risk Waters staff members lost their lives. Today we remember them.
UBS Explores AI for Trading Functions, Real-Time Transcriptions
The investment bank is completing a proof-of-concept with Cloud9, aiming to automate front-office functions.
Industry Bodies: EU Consolidated Tape Needs Strong Governance by Esma
Esma will use the submitted responses to draft its advice on market data costs and the European consolidated tape, which will be presented to the European Commission in December.
People Moves: MarketAxess, OpenDoor, Capitolis, FSB, CloudMargin, Fenergo, CLS
A look at some recent key people moves, including Kat Tatochenko (pictured), who joins MarketAxess.
The Turning Point for Cloud Trust
Jo Wright says the Capital One data breach could make cloud adoption just that much more fraught.
DTCC Develops Tool to Support DLT Governance
The tool has been developed as part of DTCC's work with the industry to build a DLT network and governance model.
OpenFin Builds Out Visualization Functionality
The OS provider will focus on developing data visualization tools and prepping for the first wave of FDC3 standardized applications.
Souheil Badran Oversees Northwestern Mutual's Innovation Program
After a run at Alibaba's Ant Financial, Badran is ready to lead the 160-year-old institution's digitization efforts.
Finra CAT Lays Out Security Plans
Finra CAT will lean heavily on AWS to help ensure that the database is secure.
People Moves: Finra CAT Fills CTO and CISO Positions
Also, a look at new hires for IHS Markit, UBS, TickSmith, BitGo and Amber Group.
Quandl Uses Algos to Predict a Company's Future Earnings
EQR is part of Quandl’s move to offer more exclusive datasets to its customers.
Axoni Readies Blockchain Platform for Equity Swaps
The service aims to smooth swaps reconciliation—‘the Holy Grail’—for Goldman, Citi and other backers.
Blockchain’s Standards Dilemma
An examination into how the industry is trying to create standards around blockchain development.
People Moves: Capitolis, Crux, Visible Alpha, E*Trade
A look at some recent key people moves, including Justin Klug (pictured), who joins Capitolis.
Sterling Debuts Data Entitlements Compliance Tool
Sterling Entitlement Manager will allow the vendor's clients to onboard traders more quickly while ensuring compliance with exchange data licenses.