Opinion
IRD's Editor on Data's Role in Risk Management
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua considers how well data management efforts are responding to regulation and risk developments
With OTC Reform, Conception and Consolidation Rule
I was originally going to start this column with the words ‘it feels like we’ve been talking about derivatives reform for years’, until I realized that’s exactly what we’ve been doing. There’s a sense of forward motion now, at least, with the first…
Open Platform: Products Don’t Sell Themselves
Great developers build great products, but aren’t necessarily good business people. Those who recognize this—and are willing to hand over responsibilities to others with the right skills for each function—stand a better chance of their product achieving…
Roots Of Data Management Rationales
Basel III is but one aspect of the direct line going from risk management imperatives driving regulation that affects data management
With White, Better the Outsider?
In her new role as chair of the SEC, Mary Jo White must demonstrate that she's more than a prosecutor, but someone who can also bring stability to the market.
IRD's Editor on Basel III Liquidity Ratios
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua relates how Basel III liquidity ratio threshold changes are being seen as weakening the rules
A Safe Pair of Hands
You can't help but feel a little bit sorry for Joe Ratterman, CEO of the beleaguered BATS exchange. Hot on the heels of its botched initial public offering (IPO), on its own system, the exchange has had to admit that it hasn't always been offering…
The Case for a Data Czar
As firms struggle to manage their data needs, maybe it's time to consider adding another C-level executive to the Board of Directors: A Data CIO.
Basel III Trickle-Down
The Basel Committee's change to the liquidity coverage ratio thresholds in its capital adequacy rules will impact data management operations
IRD's Editor on Construction of Compliance Utilities
Inside Reference Data editor Michael Shashoua discusses management of data through compliance utilities for risk management purposes
The Elephant in the Room
It hasn't been an easy return to work for many on the sell side, so far this month. Outside of new requirements regarding swap transaction reporting and dealer registration to consider, the possibility of enormous fines are hanging over nearly every bank…
How to Tackle Risk in 2013
Anthony wants to hear about the new ways that firms are measuring risk to manage their trading books, and gives a look back at some of the articles you may have missed over the break.
Data Opportunities Abound
Compliance initiatives based on improving the foundations for data communication in the financial industry are both a way of strengthening the foundations of data management and chances for the industry to perform better
Open Platform: New Windows on Financial Technology
Ease-of-use platforms such as Windows 8 offer new ways in which we will interact with work away from the desk, argues Paul Higdon.
James Rundle: Hail to the King
The NYSE–ICE tie-up creates a derivatives leviathan in global markets, but raises questions about the future of the European landscape, James says.
Anthony Malakian: The Year in Quotes, 2012
Twelve months and 12 end-user techies profiled. Anthony looks back at some of the more interesting and entertaining quotes from last year.
Michael Shashoua: Halfway Down the LEI Road
The start of 2013 finds some of the preparation for legal entity identifier implementation complete, but much left to do. Michael says the necessary structures are in place, but now the real work begins
Max Bowie: Unlucky ’13: Expect the Unexpected
With cautious optimism—and uncertainty—about the outlook for global economies and the financial markets in particular, Max taps a range of opinions on the prospects for the market data industry this year, and some of the perhaps unexpected issues that…
American Financial Technology Awards 2012: The Winners and Why They Won
The American Financial Technology Awards, now in their eighth year, seek to acknowledge the best IT projects, driven by buy-side and sell-side end-users themselves. Waters congratulates this year’s winners.
2013 Offers Both Familiar and Fresh Challenges
As the recycling is put out for collection, credit card bills from Christmas cause mild bouts of nausea and everyone begins to get back into their daily routines, let's take a look ahead to what's going to be important in 2013.