Opinion
March 2015: A Necessary Evil
SS&C Technologies' recent acquisition of Advent Software has the industry scratching its head.
Opening Cross: Dealing with a Diaperful of Data Do-Do
Market data's a dirty job, but someone's got to do it...
Sticking The Landing On BCBS 239
Readiness for risk stress tests may seem to lag, but data managers are making plans
The Cherry (Picking) on Top
The FCA's latest fine blows the mind ... just a little.
When Cyber Crime Becomes Cyber Hype
A headline-grabbing hack may be a bit overblown.
Kilburn's Corner: Market Data's ‘Giving Tree'
It's time for the industry that demands so much from market data to give something back in return.
The LEI's Next Frontier: Quality
Following establishment and growth of the identifier, maintaining accuracy is the next step
Old Bonds, New Pillars
Where to go for analytics-based intelligence is changing with needs.
Focus on LatAm's Exchanges
Brazil's influence still looms as Mila comes of age.
IRD's Editor on Definition of Big Data
Does financial industry data really meet the criteria?
IRD's Editor on February Issue Features
Data organization, connection and expansion issue feature in February issue
Kilburn's Corner: Pouring Oil on Troubled Waters
When it comes to oil, knowledge is power
Big Data Vs. Dark Data
Looking at what the buzzword terms really describe for financial data management
When a Breach is a 'Good Thing'
Weighing the benefits of certain data breaches.
It's About the People: A Look at The SS&C-Advent Deal & HFT's Big Week Ahead
Anthony looks at what the deal will mean for the sell side, and what's to come for HFT this week
What Do You Know and When Do You Know It?
Recent IRD features focus on the challenges of collecting and accessing data in timely fashion
Regulation: The Driving Force Behind a Financial Overhaul
Factset's King argues that research management systems can provide audit trails for regulatory compliance.
Kilburn's Corner: Anti-HFT Parade Has Led to an Age of Technological Disruption in Market Data
Faye Kilburn looks at the impact of New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's anti-HFT campaign on market data technology
Why Clock-Watching is Good
Perseus' Jock Percy looks at the need for clock standardization.
Swap Reform's Dancing Shark
Reconsidering a tried, old regulatory tradition
Comment: SS&C Acquires Advent as Another Vendor Bites the Dust
SS&C's acquisition of Advent has turned it into one of the industry's foremost buy-side technology shops.
IRD's Editor on GIIN Turnover Issue
Lack of up-to-date identifier information complicates Fatca compliance
IRD's Editor on Corporate Actions Attention Span
Evaluating which processing issues are likely to get the industry's attention
The More Things Change...
Anthony takes a look at what's happening at Sell-Side Technology.