Opinion
Opening Cross: Convergence Part 2, and Why It’s Crucial in an Age of Data Divergence
Divergence of datasets and data types will inevitably create convergence of data management functions.
Golden Copy: Sibos Preview
Organizing body's efforts for KYC and ISO 20022 will be in the spotlight in Geneva
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 36: Thomson Reuters-Redi Deal, Chicago Trading Technology Summit
Dan and Anthony discuss Thomson Reuters’ purchase of Redi and the most recent Waters event.
Accenture Announces Editable Blockchain Prototype, Internet Reacts
Dan looks at both sides of the argument focusing on Accenture's new blockchain development.
Singapore, Collateral & SS&C’s Latest Acquisition: A Week in Review
John considers some of last week’s top BST stories, including SS&C’s acquisition of Wells Fargo’s fund administration business.
Golden Copy: Data's Hot New Accessory
Innovator's sensory 'VEST' could impact how reference data is read and evaluated
Opening Cross: The Convergent Series: Data Science Friction
Is the emergence of CDOs undoing the separation of market data and reference data functions? And is that the right way to go?
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 35: September Features with Emilia David
Dan chats with US staff writer Emilia David about their September features.
Lessons Learned from Samsung's Struggles
Even in a world where time is money, it doesn't always pay to be first.
Politicians and Tech Startups: A Match Made in Westminster
John matches up UK political party leaders with their most likely financial technology startups.
Opening Cross: Making Waves Across—and Beneath—the Oceans
Increasingly interconnected finanical markets present a range of challenges for trading firms looking to leverage their experience and technologies across regions and asset classes.
Golden Copy: It's A Legal Matter From Now On...
With a nod to Pete Townshend, nuances of the law in financial data regulations, especially in Europe, could become the most challenging aspect of compliance
Plumbing the Depths of Unstructured Data
Turning to organizing measures like collaboration, ‘microdata’ and application of standards can help manage a deep source of information.
September 2016: Blockchain’s Limits
As summer winds down, Anthony looks ahead to an upcoming feature that will take a hard look at the benefits and pitfalls of distributed-ledger technology.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 34: CurveGlobal CEO Andy Ross
Dan chats with CurveGlobal's CEO Andy Ross prior to its go-live date of September 26.
Keeping Your Cool When You Can’t Keep Your Cooling
The threat of an imminent outage isn’t just a technical issue: It’s also an administrative one.
MiFID II and Plato: Without Further Ado
Time isn't on anyone's side, so John thinks it's time for action on MiFID II and the future of Plato Partnership.
Looking Ahead to Fall's Hot Topics
Dan gives a preview of issues that need to be addressed before the end of the year.
Rise of the Machines: How Machine Learning is Changing the Capital Markets
Machine learning within the buy side is only set to grow, but getting data right is just the start.
Golden Copy: Basel III Accordion
Responsibility for compliance with capital adequacy rules dances a polka between the regulators and the regulated
Simplification, Brexit & Mergers: What’s Left for 2016?
John mulls over a few topics that he believes will play a significant part for what is left of 2016.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 33: IEX's Ronan Ryan
Dan gets an update on IEX’s status from president Ronan Ryan.
Tech Tunes: Songs for CTOs
Ten songs you've already heard but never realized applied to financial technology.
Opening Cross: To Shine Fresh Light on Data, Try an ‘Olympic’ Torch
Have you got what it takes to coach your data into delivering a medal-winning performance?