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Waters Wrap: Is AML Tech Worth the Cost? (And Cloud Moves & More Blockchain)
Anthony wonders if AML platforms are being scrutinized enough by banks and regulators, then looks at Wells Fargo's tapping of HPR for its quant division and Northern Trust’s blockchain plans.
Waters Wrap: Blockchain is Still Overhyped (And Ion/Broadway Thoughts & the Consulting Boom)
In 2016, Anthony wrote that the blockchain revolution was overhyped—unsurprisingly, his opinions have not changed. He also delves into the Ion-Broadway deal, and looks at new consulting/advisory firms that have recently come to market.
This Week: ASIC/RBA, TSE, Schroders/SteelEye, HKEx, Talos, and more
A look at some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Data Poisoning: An Emerging Threat for Machine Learning Adoption
Experts from IBM and Bank of China say they're on the lookout for this emerging threat, as machine learning gains in popularity.
HKEx's Data Play Slowly Comes Together
The exchange is currently working on building its enterprise data bus for better internal data management, but Wei-Shen finds that the exchange is still short on long-term answers.
This Week: Northern Trust, HKEX, Digital Asset, SimCorp, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Bloomberg Tackles Remote Implementations in APAC with New Tech
The vendor has added several video conferencing platforms in the past few months to better support clients.
Banks Grapple with VPN Capacity Amid Covid-Induced Network Strain
Private network limitations and variable internet connectivity have challenged operational resiliency and business continuity plans.
Four Asset Managers Explain How They Incorporate ESG Data
Execs From UBS AM, Lazard AM, DWS, and East Capital look at incorporating ESG data into their investment practices for more holistic views of risk and opportunity.
Geolocation Data Spotlights Covid Recovery
Hedge funds are using geolocation data to both spot signs of a pandemic recovery and to see its ripple-effect damages.
HKEx Eyes Event-Driven Architecture
The exchange is currently working on building its enterprise data bus, for better internal data management.
Symphony Hires Brad Levy as Chief Revenue Officer, Plans Second Meetings Launch
The former MarkitSERV CEO joins Symphony as the collaboration platform vendor prepares to release a new videoconferencing service by the end of June 2020.
Gresham Technologies Looks to Asia for Growth
The fintech company, which provides recon, onboarding, compliance, risk, and data services, is also looking to expand its alternatives coverage in the US.
Solace Preps Event Portal for Launch
The event-driven application tool will help firms discover, create, share, and manage events.
This Week: BNY Mellon; Amazon/Digital Asset; TP ICAP; Hazeltree; SimCorp & More
A summary of some of the past week's financial technology news.
Game On: Can the Video Game Industry Teach Banks Something About Visualization?
Capital markets firms are continually looking for new ways to package and visualize a rising tide of information. It turns out there’s another industry looking to handle the same challenge—the video game industry.
Colt Cuts Japan–Hong Kong Latency to Sub-41ms
Beyond new latency reductions between Tokyo and Hong Kong, Colt will continue to optimize its routes and expand its network coverage.
EDM Council Forms Data Women’s Group
The new interest group will help provide collaboration, networking, and mentoring opportunities for women seeking to advance their careers in the data industry.
Turicode Targets Financial Markets in Asia
The vendor's software allows firms to train machine-learning models to better recognize and extract the data in documents.
People Moves: LSEG, SS&C Eze, IHS Markit, T-Rex, Tier1
A look at some of the key "people moves" from the last week.
New Data Needs Lead to New Data Jobs
The increasing importance of data is introducing new roles to the financial sector. Wei-Shen looks to the future.
People Moves: Refinitiv, Apex, Connamara Systems, Ascertia
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the past week, including Renaud Oury (pictured), who joins Apex.
HKEx Sees LSEG Hopes Crash on the Political Rocks Below
The LSEG has been involved in several failed international mergers over the last two decades, which begs the question: Is a merger even possible?
HKEx Shakes Up the Market with Proposed LSEG Takeover
If the HKEx–LSEG merger goes through, the LSEG–Refinitiv deal would be scrapped, creating an interesting ripple effect.