Market Data & Data Analytics
Axioma Pays Severance
Severance has two decades of experience of working in the areas of risk management, analytics and technology.
Solactive Taps Trio of Bank, Index Execs
The new hires bring almost 60 years of combined experience in financial markets, indexes, and structured products.
Cordatum Merges EAS’ Audit Arm to Boost Compliance Capabilities
The merger of the two business divisions will provide Cordatum clients who consume data with a greater understanding of usage models and help information providers better value their intellectual property, officials say.
Commodities Data Vet Browne Joins Barchart’s Agricharts Biz
Browne will leverage his 16 years of experience serving the commodities markets with data to expand AgriCharts' presence.
Former Bank Data Execs Santiago, Armando Unveil Data Consultancy
The pair will target financial firms based in South Florida that may not have dedicated market data resources.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 77: A Look at Mifid II Developments & the Use Cases for Behavioral Analytics
This week, Anthony and James take a look at recent developments pertaining to Mifid II and then they talk about how firms are increasingly turning to behavioral analytics platforms to better examine trading decisions.
Thomson Reuters Starts Up Startup Incubator
The Zurich-based incubator vehicle will enable Thomson Reuters to invest in new technologies.
VWD Vet Maranon Moves to Diamos
Long-term VWD exec Maranon will head Diamos' product management function.
UPDATE: Data Error Hits Nasdaq Tech Stocks on Key Finance Websites
Several technology stocks listed on Nasdaq were reset to $123.47 after third-party data providers sent out incorrect information.
Millistream Taps CarboKinetic for London BizDev Push
Carbonnier will handle aspects of Millistream's marketing, communications and business development, focusing on its growing customer base in London.
Data, Tech Sales Exec Wood Joins Horizon
Wood has more than 25 years of experience in banking and data and technology sales.
Citi Rolls Out Velocity Clarity Big Data on Demand with Analytics Platform
Cloud-based platform harnesses Citi big data lake, API technology seeks to ease data complexity in custody and fund services.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 76: Radziemski Talks Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation & Public Cloud Adoption
Former-Lord Abbett CIO Michael Radziemski sits down with James and Anthony to talk about three big topics: machine learning, robotic process automation and public cloud adoption.
Money.Net Bolsters Content with AP News
Integrating AP news will boost Money.Net's political-economic news coverage, officials say.
Markit Hires Cerniglia to Lead CLO Pricing
Cerniglia will bring her more than 20 years of experience in pricing structured products to head IHS Markit's CLO pricing team.
Aussie Gov Fund QIC Sics Eagle on Data Management, Performance
The Eagle implementation will provide additional data quality management capabilities to those already provided by QIC's custodian.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 75: An Update on the Julia Programming Language; AI & Alternative Data; Digital Currencies
Julia Computing's Viral Shah talks about the programming language he helped create and what's ahead for it. Then James and Anthony talk about the pairing of AI & alternative data, digital currencies, and Game of Thrones.
Updata Incorporates Platts Data into Analytics Workstation
The integration will allow Platts subscribers to view the vendor's data in Updata's Analytics workstation.
As Investors 'Warm' to Responsible Investments, ISS Stakes Claim to South Pole’s Climate Data Biz
ISS will combine South Pole's climate data and analytics business with its existing responsible investment division.
Accern Taps Chmiel for Capital Markets Expertise
Chmiel's 30-year career in data and technology sales has included stints at Bloomberg, SunGard and OneMarketData before joining Accern.
Former Goldman Co-Head of Tech, Paul Walker, Joins OpenFin’s Board
Walker was at Goldman Sachs for 15 years before retiring last year.
AI and Alternative Data: A Burgeoning Arms Race
By some estimates, investment in alternative datasets will exceed $7 billion by 2020. At the same time, machine learning and other AI techniques are evolving at a rapid pace. The combination of the two will be significant.
Red Deer, TheySay Partner for 'Deep Text Analytics'
Red Deer will leverage TheySay’s NLP technology to help buy-side clients extract investment signals from swathes of Big Data.
IBM Takes Aim at Regtech Space Using Cognitive Technology
IBM marks its first major product launch in the financial services regulatory space with the roll-out of new cognitive solutions educated by Promontory professionals.