Opinion
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 58: Euro OTFs v. US SEFs, RFQ for ETFs
Dan, Anthony and Emilia discuss two features recently published on Waters.
Why the television and movie industry's coverage of finance and technology is so frustrating at times.
Dan explains how Hollywood has gotten lazy in its portrayal of the business and technology world.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 57: Artificial Intelligence and Humans—A Complicated Mix
The guys have a philosophical discussion about what the future will look like with humans and AI closely interacting.
Remembering Neil DeSena
Tim Bourgaize Murray looks back on Neil DeSena's legacy.
Resistance Is Futile: Robots' Takeover of Human Race Inevitable
Humans have two options: Evolve or go extinct.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 56: Cybersecurity, Vendor Partnership
Dan and Anthony discuss phishing attacks and established vendors partnering with younger, niche companies.
Gone Phishing: What I Learned from an Attempted Hack on My Account
Lesson one: Trust your gut.
Regulatory Forbearance May Not Be Forthcoming for VM Rule Changes
A last-ditch plea to regulators to take a lenient approach once the variation margin requirements come into effect may fall on deaf ears.
New Tech Still Fixed-Income Liquidity’s Savior
New technology platforms and models are finally starting to have an impact on the fixed-income market's historic trouble spots.
A Tighter Leash on Regulation
The new administration has made comments about regulation's future that could put some policies on thin ice.
300 Pages of Confusion in the Name of Transparency
Particpants need more clarity on Mifid's trade reporting requirements
Open Platform: Market Data Optimization and The Proper MO for MDO
Hatstand's Keith Delmarco makes the case for why financial institutions should enlist trusted third parties to perform market data optimization projects.
February 2017: The US Unleashes Its Trump Card
Despite an anti-regulation stance, the Trump administration is unlikely to completely repeal Dodd–Frank, Victor says.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 55: All Things Mifid II
Dan and Anthony chat about four recently-published features from Waters and Inside Data Management that look at various aspects of Mifid II. This week’s podcast is sponsored by SmartStream.
A Human-Led Virtual Revolution
The key to virtual reality’s success isn’t the technology—it’s the people.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 54: Future of VR/AR with Sean Belka of Fidelity Labs
Dan talks to the director of Fidelity Labs about virtual and augmented reality. This week’s podcast is sponsored by SmartStream.
Buy-Side Tech: 'Alternative Facts' Edition
John offers some alternative facts concerning the buy side and its technology capabilities.
CFTC's Giancarlo Provides a New Look, Not Halt, on Regulations
Dan explains why the CFTC's new acting chairman won't be repealing everything in sight.
January 2017: The (Probably) Final Countdown
With MiFID II just 12 months away, Max previews this issue of Inside Data Management's focus on the upcoming European regulation.
Thomson Reuters, FactSet and BST European Summit 2017: A Week in Review
John considers news from Thomson Reuters and FactSet, and previews this year's BST European Summit.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 53: CAT Decision, Reg AT, Natural Language Processing
Dan and Anthony celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast.
CAT Selection Shows Industry's Interest in Change
Thesys choice upsets the status quo.
A ‘Holo’ Experience: Holographic Interfaces and Innovation
Emilia David ruminates on innovation and how banks can speed up technological evolution in capital markets.
Blockchain Needs Regulators’ Involvement to Take Off
“It is important for regulators to become comfortable with the new technologies serving the industries they oversee.”