Opinion
Buy-Side Blockchain Buy-In: Don’t Hold Your Breath
John thinks the buy side is right to hold out against the blockchain hype, and that won’t change anytime soon.
The Asset Management Middle-Office Muddle
John looks at how a neglected middle office is a millstone around the neck of some asset managers.
Open Platform: ETF Growth Means New Tools of the Trade
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been on an evolutionary process since first debuting in the US more than 25 years ago. The ETF market has become wildly popular, but also increasingly complicated, requiring better analytics and tools to navigate its…
Going Public: Firms Embrace Public Clouds
What will it take to get financial firms to completely buy in to public clouds?
Getting All Hands on Deck
The path for the legal entity identifier to reach its administrator’s goal of 1.5 million registrations must be paved collaboratively with the industry that carries out the work of registering. Michael sees GLEIF, the administering foundation, as gaining…
August 2016: Telling the Difference Between Skill and Luck
The difference between skill and luck came under the spotlight after the golden period of the mid-2000's when asset managers produced-double returns. Transparency into how assets are managed is the best way to differentiate the two.
Opening Cross: School’s Out!
Simple ways to keep data professionals happy when they return from vacation to the daily grind... assuming you let them take vacation.
Diversify to Survive
John looks at how one example of an FX specialist diversifying its offering vindicates an article he wrote nine months ago.
Golden Copy: Untapped Goldmine
Unstructured data has been around for a long time, but its importance is emerging in new ways
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 28: Larry Malakian (aka, Tony Malakian's Dad)
With Dan on vacation Anthony welcomes on his dad, Larry, to talk about a range of topics.
Turret Transformation: As Communication Systems Evolve, Turrets Will Die Out
Trading turrets are quickly turning into relics of the trading floor and will soon fall by the wayside.
It's Not Perfect, But It's Proof
Proofs of concept still rule when it comes to vendor selection
Opening Cross: My Campaign for Data Democracy Will ‘Trump’ Donald and Hillary
With US political conventions in full swing, Max outlines his manifesto for data democracy.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 27: Trading Turrets, Sifma's CAT Comment Letter
Dan and Anthony talk about the future of trading turrets and Sifma's response to the CAT plan.
So You Want To Be The Best?
Following last week’s Waters Rankings 2016, John considers what it takes for buy-side vendors to be climb to the top of the pile.
Sifma Comment Letter Latest in Long Line of CAT Issues
The hurdles the CAT has faced stem from the SEC giving the power to SROs.
Opening Cross: If Data and Standards Were Easy…
Whether dealing with utility startups or commercial offerings, should you throw your weight behind making something a "standard," or back alternatives in the spirit of healthy competition?
Open Platform: What to Expect When You’re Indexing
Members of law firm Ropes & Gray's intellectual property team discuss the legal precedents behind licensing disputes, and share advice on how firms should treat datasets that might contain copyrightable IP.
Golden Copy: Identification and Verification
Legal entity identifier backers turn their focus to quality, but volume is still an issue
Moving Forward, Looking Backward
John introduces himself as the new deputy editor for Buy-Side Technology and considers how in times of upheaval, we look for the comforts of the past.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 26: Wei-Shen Wong, Waters Hong Kong Reporter, Talks Fintech in Asia
Dan talks with Waters Hong Kong-based reporter, Wei-Shen Wong, about fintech hubs in Asia.
The Reality of Virtual Reality on the Trading Floor
Virtual reality headsets could make their way into financial firms and onto trading floors sooner than you think.
Golden Copy: The Eminence of Governance
The importance of data governance is gaining recognition, making collaboration and leadership more important -- and more challenging
What’s Next for Buy-Side Technology
Anthony introduces John Brazier as the site's new Buy-Side Technology deputy editor.