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Integration looms large for buy-side firms deciding on whether to buy or build
As high-speed trading systems become par for the course, asset managers turn their focus to integration capabilities, according to a new study.
Waters Wrap: Big Tech takes control of cutting-edge encryption (And consortium flat circles)
In addition to growing their cloud presence in the capital markets, Big Tech companies are, unsurprisingly, taking the lead on encryption and security in the cloud. Anthony sees positives and negatives. He also looks at bank-led consortiums.
Traders: Consolidated tape could drive corporate bond market automation
The EC is pushing for a tape for fixed-income instruments, and market participants say it could speed up electronification, if implemented properly.
TFITS Panel: How Data Management Challenges Are Changing
Panelists at the Tokyo Financial Information & Technology Summit highlight data management challenges, particularly as IT and business teams become more integrated.
GRC: Striking at the Eye of the Regulation Storm
Max Bowie examines the opportunities and challenges of firms trying to manage governance, risk and compliance together.
Partnerships, Organization Structure Important for Fostering Innovation
C-level panel says financial industry could learn from different tech firms how to drive innovation and advance technology
Work Culture, Talent Acquisition Keys to Boosting Tech Innovation in Finance
C-level panel says financial industry could learn from different tech firms how to drive innovation and advance technology
Making A Central Foundation For Distributed Ledger
MUFG Canada Branch IT executive describes prerequisites for harnessing blockchain's potential
Michael Shashoua: Rising Sun
Japan, previously insular in its approach to data operations—and interactions with other markets in the data realm—is beginning to exert leadership within the Asia-Pacific region.
CFTC Policy Advisor: New US President Means Big Changes for Dodd–Frank
CFTC's Justin Slaughter said whoever is elected the next president of the US will likely make major changes to the Dodd–Frank Act.
Golden Copy: The Extremes of Data Technology Performance
Machine learning and fintech promise innovation, while European systems dictates raise questions
Japan's FinTech Ecosystem
Bank of Tokyo executive outlines the effects of the "FinTech" boom in Japan, including effects on blockchain data
2015 Year in Review: Users Eye Pricing, Analytics—Old and New
Firms focused their attention on accuracy and interpretation—rather than speed—of data.
ETAS 2015 Panelists Cite Memory, Coding and CEP Trends
As legislation bites what opportunities emerge?
ETAS 2015 Roundtable Hits on Startups, Role of 'Benevolent Dictators'
Innovation was front and center at the European Trading Architecture Summit 2015 in London.
Opening Cross: Why a Data Deal Isn’t Just a Data Deal
An investment in data is an investment in the success of your business.
MUFG Fund Services Taps Markit for Bond Pricing
The prices will support MUFG's NAV calculations for fund clients
Kabu Taps DataLend for Securities Finance Data
Deal reflects growign demand for securities finance transactions in Japan, officials say.
CLS Adds Iwadare to Board
CLS Group has announced that Hirochika Iwadare, general manager of the global markets trading division at Bank of Tokyo Mistubishi UFJ, has been elected to the CLS Group Holdings board of directors.
Asian Firms Consider LEI Standards Models
Strapline: Regulation & Standards