Opinion
The Road To Value From Data
Costs and resources for data management take precedence in reference data, so firms must develop a palette of strategies, centralization, sourcing and prioritization to make the most of what they have to work with
Has PRISM Changed Perceptions of Cloud Security on Wall Street?
Anthony wonders if CIOs are a bit more concerned about the security of their data after the National Security Agency (NSA) leaks, and the resulting spotlight shined on the PRISM and Tempora internet surveillance programs, first reported by The Guardian…
IRD's Editor on July Issue Features
Solvency II and Fatca regulation developments, along with the applications of metadata figure prominently in industry discussions reported in the July 2013 issue of Inside Reference Data
All I Ask is a Tall Ship and a Star to Steer Her By
A little high concept with your high technology.
Where the Data Buzz Is
Data management developments and discussions breathed life into last month's Sifma Tech Expo.
IRD's Editor on Basel's Mixed Messages
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's latest guidance on Basel III capital adequacy requirements finds the regulator suddenly getting strict.
Cost and Complexity for Asian Tigers
It’s trading, Jim, but not as we know it.
More Consolidation on the Buy Side as Broadridge Nabs Bonaire
This week it was announced that Broadridge bought Bonaire. Anthony examines the implications.
Reading the Basel Tea Leaves
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's latest guidance on the Basel III capital adequacy rules seems to contradict the tone of past statements
James Rundle: Dark Alleys
The topic of cyber warfare and security is often associated with other industries, but more than ever, it’s becoming applicable to the wholesale capital markets. James says that protections and discussions are no longer optional—they’re essential.
Anthony Malakian: Has Wall Street Learned Its Lesson?
Three years ago this month, the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law. Anthony says that while much has improved, there’s still a system in place that rewards greed.
Michael Shashoua: Game of Global Communication
Risk is a growing concern for corporate actions, but will that be enough to push through improved messaging standards? Michael thinks this should translate into a consensus for action.
Max Bowie: Will Ratings Rethink Restore Credit Confidence?
Rightly or wrongly, credit rating agencies are often blamed for the financial crisis. But with new stricter rules for rating agencies now in force, Max says why not rethink the entire issue of regulating ratings, and give them the same status as any…
July 2013: The Tail Wagging the Dog
While trialing new technology, Victor is reminded of the importance of getting input from end-users.
IRD's Editor on Metadata
Metadata is emerging as an important part of data management models.
Maximizing Metadata
The concept of metadata is emerging in importance for financial services industry firms' data management operations. It's a field that could produce great benefits for managing risk through more accurate management of data