Capital markets
How is the Industry Faring in a Post‑Mifid II World?
The revised Markets in Financial Information Directive (Mifid II) went into effect at the start of 2018 and, as with any significant regulation go-live, there were some hiccups. Three months later, there are still gaps that need to be filled –…
BT Radianz Cloud Adds Vela’s Market Data Feed
SuperFeed now accessible via BT’s financial markets cloud community.
ESG Data is Key Focus for Deutsche Börse and Green Finance Cluster Merger
Deutsche Börse and the Green Finance Cluster Frankfurt merge to focus on ESG data and two other sustainable finance initiatives.
Winning Wisdom from the Top Women in Data and Tech
The first round of winners of WatersTechnology’s Women in Technology and Data Awards have a personal, passionate investment in diversity, and are notable for their game-changing contributions to the industry.
The Fight for the Future: Leading Female Technologists Discuss Lessons Learned
Eight winners from this year's Women in Technology and Data Awards provide advice for career advancement in a male-dominated field.
Saxo Bank Launches SaxoTraderPro
Danish bank targets active traders and institutional clients with latest platform.
UK Strengthens Fintech Strategy with Australia Pact, Crypto Taskforce
The UK's fintech industry receives a major boost as it forms alliance with Australia and launches a new crypto asset task force.
Industry Criticizes Equivalence Measures in Europe’s Brexit Stance
Experts welcome transitional relief but say equivalence is not an appropriate basis for free-trade agreements.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 113: IBM's Lund on Blockchain's Evolution
Jesse Lund talks about real uses for DLT in the capital markets, lessons learned while rolling out IBM's blockchain platform, and what’s ahead for 2018, and into 2019.
For Central Banks, Digital Currency Risks May Outweigh Benefits
CPMI's report says existing technology is sufficient at present to deliver the benefits of digital currencies, without introducing new risks.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 112: A Look at How Fintechs are Being Disruptive
The past two weeks have seen some major announcements that point to fintechs being even more disruptive than in years past.
Nasdaq Mulling Pari-Mutuel Tech for Potential Products
The model, widely used in gambling, could have applications for customized options and other exotic financial products.
Europe Unveils Fintech Action Plan
European Commission seeks to build EU fintech lab, promote blockchain and review rules in light of emerging tech.
The Big Crunch: Traditional Tech’s Great Contraction
Waters examines how this recent wave of consolidation is different than previous periods of contraction.
Mandelzis-led Fintech Capitolis Raises $29 Million, Targets Trade Finance
The company, chaired by former Thomson Reuters chief Tom Glocer, will serve as a peer-to-peer network for trade financing.
Hurricane Mike: Urciuoli Storms JPMorgan Asset & Wealth Management
JPMorgan Asset and Wealth Management's CIO brings the pace of the trading floor to asset management.
Emerging Tech Could Help Push Utilities Forward
European trade group releases report highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with building industry utilities.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 110: An Examination of the Temenos-Fidessa Deal
Victor Anderson, editor-in-chief of Waters, joins the podcast to discuss Temenos’ potential acquisition of Fidessa.
Fintech Fever Grips M&A with Fidessa Acquisition Offer
Temenos looks set to snap up the London-based vendor with a billion-pound deal as 2018 becomes white-hot for mergers and acquisitions.
Fidessa and Temenos—A Bold Move
WatersTechnology's editor-in-chief on the proposed Temenos-Fidessa deal, CEOs-turned-cricket umpires, and fintech maturity.
Symphony Chat Now Available to OpenFin Users
Through the integration, Symphony Chat will fully interoperate with applications built on OpenFin's operating system.
Europe’s Mifid Monster Lurches to Life
January 3 went smoothly for many, but the launch of Europe's far-reaching reform package wasn't without problems.
Scott Blandford's Random Collisions
TIAA's chief digital officer sits down with Waters to discuss how the retirement giant is using big data to improve the customer experience and what the institutional side of finance can learn from retail.
Putting the Fintech House in Order
Without adequate standards in place that are globally coordinated, the rampant growth of fintech may introduce more problems than it solves.