Opinion
Cost, Latency, Regulation: IMD's Editor on Hot Topics at IMD Events
Inside Market Data editor Max Bowie reflects on the themes from recent conferences, and predicts that the impact of regulation will be high on the agenda at next week's European Financial Information Summit and other upcoming IMD conferences.
Oh, Those Sneaky Hedge Funds
This week two articles in the Financial Times caught Anthony's eye. Are hedge funds really an extension of some covert government agency, or are they desperately seeking alpha?
IRD's Editor on Fatca's Effects on Data Operations
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua updates developments with Fatca tax regulation and how that will affect data operations
Open Platform: The Search for Clarity
In an environment where the only constant is constant change, reliable data becomes more valuable than ever. But with unprecedented volumes of data and unrivalled access to data, finding ways to gain clarity from these data volumes is even more critical,…
Getting Set for Conference Season
This morning, I'm writing this column from my hotel room in Dubai, where the weather has already hit a cool 86 degrees at 6am.
Deep in the Heart of Chicago
Anthony previews some of the stories he'll be writing following his visit to Chicago.
Don't Delay, Do Fatca Compliance Today
Experts on the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (Fatca) spot hurdles including governments' agreements, data security and incomplete parts of the rules, but say that shouldn't delay anyone from getting prepared
IRD's Editor on Finding Value From Data
Michael Shashoua considers how the industry defines value in relation to data management
Special FX
I've always had a particular interest in foreign exchange (FX), given it was the first asset class that I covered years ago. It's also, probably, the greatest success story of the financial services industry that's never reported. News at the end of last…
Choosing Data Battles
Choices concerning the value of data, the use of data utilities and planning data governance are gaining importance to firms preparing to meet data demands produced by new compliance requirements
Mark Your Calendars: The AFTAs, BST Awards and IMD Chicago
Anthony outlines the two awards programs under way and hopes to see you at Inside Market Data's Chicago event next week.
IRD's Editor on Basel Committee's Latest Guidance
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has been actively defining details of Basel III capital adequacy rules. Expect more from the committee throughout the remainder of the year.
A Long Way to Go
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) report on over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives reform makes for interesting reading, pointing out a number of areas where the markets are moving towards the Group-of-20 (G20) mandate set in 2009. The picture, overall,…
The Art of Cutting Corners
A recent survey indicated that many buy-side firms are content to create “workarounds” rather than invest in consolidated solutions and platforms. Anthony doesn’t think this is the best idea—but he understands.
Basel Committee Returns To Spotlight
The Basel Committtee on Banking Supervision sees the upcoming G20 summit as an opportunity to put forward more details on Basel III capital adequacy rules
Malfunction! Malfunction!
It’s not been a great week for capital markets technology. For the past seven days, I’ve had the image of Robby the Robot in my head, being told by Doctor Mobius to go against his basic programming, and building up to a short circuit as a result. This,…
IRD's Editor on CDO Effectiveness
Chief data officers have to get business and technology staffs to work together, and also rely on getting clout within their firms.
Max Bowie: In With the New (But Not Out With the Old)
With traditional datasets and tools no longer adequate for price discovery and risk management in today’s trading environment—as evidenced by the credit crunch and financial crisis—Max says real innovation requires revolution, not just evolution.
Anthony Malakian: Regulators Literally Doing the Best They Can
In an environment of budgetary constraints, regulators must invest in top-tier analytical technologies. But, as Anthony explains, there is no “try” when it comes to preventing another 2008.