Opinion
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.”
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 52: Regulation and Trump
Dan and Tony look at the regulatory outlook for 2017.
Regulation or Innovation: Which Will Win Out in 2017?
Does regulation drive innovation or vice-versa? Or is it more important to have both working in tandem?
January 2017: Sticking to My Day Job
From Brexit to the US presidential race, nothing about 2016 was predictable.
Tech Talent Tips: How to Nab the Programmer You’ve Always Wanted
What your firm is missing when it comes to getting the best young talent out there.
A Desperate Plea: Distributed-Ledger Technology Hype Must Be Reined In
John extolls (again) the virtue of patience when it comes to the impact of distributed-ledger technologies.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 51: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman
Dan chats with Nasdaq's new CEO.
The Death Knell Sounds for Reg AT's Source-Code Provision
With chairman Massad leaving the CFTC and commissioner Giancarlo likely to have a greater say, the source-code provision may be in trouble...if not the rule as a whole.