Behavioural finance
Waters Wavelength Podcast: Treating the buy side’s fever
This week, Andrea Gentilini, head of SEI Novus, joins the podcast to discuss how the buy side evaluates their skillsets.
Northern Trust focuses on alpha generation with recent investments, partnerships
Northern Trust has invested in three firms this year, which now sit in its investment data science division as part of its Whole Office strategy.
Case Studies: Two Hedge Funds Incorporate Behavioral Analytics to Optimize Performance
Regardless of fund type, portfolio managers can analyze their trade data and behavior to make improvements, according to Essentia Analytics’ CEO.
AI Explainability 'an Afterthought' at Banks, But Financial Theory Infusion Could Help
Eric Tham of the National University of Singapore said during the Innovation Exchange that explainability is an afterthought at banks when they develop their AI-driven models. Unsurprisingly, some bankers did not agree.
Essentia Analytics Measures PM Performance Against Peers With New Tool
The new feature, which is currently undergoing beta testing, is expected to launch in Q4 2020.
This Week: IHS Markit, Vela, Euronext, ASX, Essentia & More
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Nasdaq Blends Behavioral Science and Buy-Side Surveillance with Sybenetix Acquisition
Nasdaq purchases buy-side surveillance vendor to integrate behavioral analysis into market oversight
AltX Adds Advanced Search, Behavioral Analytics to Alternatives Platform
The new additions will give investors greater insight into the funds and fund managers in which they invest.
Thomson Reuters, MarketPsych Add Company-Level Behavioral Indexes
Addition of company-level indexes marks a significant expansion of the joint indexes launched in 2012.
Behavioral Indicator Vendor Titan TA Closes
Titan Trading Analytics, the Edmonton, Canada and Atlanta, GA-based provider of trading signals based on behavioral analytics, has shut down as a result of “financial difficulties” and an inability to meet its financial obligations, Inside Market Data…
