Opinion
Golden Copy: Brexit, Trump and the Silver Lining For Data Management
If the UK's departure from the European Union is carried out, its financial data professionals will still have plenty to do
Hello Form PF, My Old Friend
Even as Form PF has largely been solved for, blending those solutions with solutions geared toward other reporting structures will continue to cause headaches.
Brexit: This Too Will Pass
On the morning of the 100th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Somme, Victor Anderson explains what Brexit and the current political turmoil might mean to our industry's third-party technology community.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 24: Blockchain Adoption with Richard Johnson, Greenwich Associates
Dan and Anthony chat with Richard Johnson, vice president of market structure and technology at Greenwich Associates.
The Brexit Effect: Boris Johnson, Donald Trump, Blockchain, Civil War and Zombies
Dan makes a prediction on what the long-term effects of Brexit will be.
Opening Cross: Alternatives, Alternatives...
Looking for exposure to alternative investments? You'll need alternative types of data.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 23: Brexit, Fintech Innovation Lab, TSAM
Dan and Anthony look at the impact of Brexit and recap a couple of events they attended during the week.
Brexit, Technology and People: A Complicated Mix
Will fintech in London falter? Will it be tougher to attract talent? Will it be more difficult to raise money? Will jobs be slashed? These are just some of the questions that have arisen post-Brexit.
Technology Is Bringing the Humanity Back to Asset Management
The growth of technology is enabling the human aspect of asset management to flourish, to the benefit of both the industry and individuals.
Golden Copy: Wave of Distributed Ledger Technology
Early push to mine blockchain's foundation for data management gives way to realities
Mad Libs for Vendor Pitches
Dan provides a template for how every vendor should pitch its product.
Regtech: Not Cool, Who Cares?
Fintech's younger sibling is growing as regulation bites financial institutions
Opening Cross: ‘Perceived’ Value and Playing to Win in the Name Game
What's in a name? It's not just your brand; It's also your calling card.
Even if You're a Programmer, You Should Be a Reporter
Being able to question and challenge those in power is not only good for reporters, but also for aspiring technologists
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 22: Blackstone CTO Bill Murphy
Dan and Anthony are joined by Blackstone CTO Bill Murphy, who talks business vs. technology, vendor pitches and much more.
Is Long-Term Stock Exchange a Silicon Valley Pipe Dream?
Silicon Valley has long been the epicenter of groundbreaking ideas, but Wall Street isn't always an easy place to implement change.
Kilburn's Corner: To Fee or Not to Fee
I find myself between a rock and hard place. Two weeks ago, a data notification from Thomson Reuters passed over my desk in which the vendor informed end users that Japanese publisher, information and index provider Nikkei will introduce data fees for…
Golden Copy: Walking the Line With the Pied Piper
When deciding who to follow on data management designs, make sure they're in touch with users' needs
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 21: Toronto Information and Tech Summit, Fintech Regulation
Dan goes solo to talk about his trip to Toronto.
Hot Take Alert: Are Banks Tacitly Asking for More Regulation to Squeeze Out Smaller Competitors?
Rising regulations could end up helping big banks in the long term when it comes to their competiting with smaller firms.
Golden Copy: MiFIR's Tallest Orders
Specific challenges for compliance with European market information rules become clearer
Opening Cross: There’s Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself… And Data Fees
Fees aren't immoral or unethical... mostly.
Asset Managers Still Struggling to Capture, Normalize Data
The C-level might not be buying in at many buy-side firms, a recent survey shows.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 20: CAT, Unbundling Research, June Features
Dan and Anthony talk about the June features.