Cybersecurity
Millennials Possible Threat to Cybersecurity
As digital natives, the younger generation is not used to being given guidelines on how to use technology within a firm, panelists said.
GDPR: The Next Big Regulation
While all the talk pertaining to regulation across the capital markets has centered on Mifid II, GDPR has surprised many financial institutions due to the extent of its reach and the data governance challenges is poses. Anthony Malakian talks with…
House Lawmakers Pressure SEC to Postpone CAT
Congress has "serious concerns" about the SEC's ability to safeguard data, politicians say.
Personal Details Compromised in SEC Hack
US regulator discloses that social security numbers were compromised in Edgar cyber incident from 2016.
Looking Ahead to BST North America
A preview of next week's conference agenda for Buy-Side Technology's flagship event.
The Insecurity of Security
Lingering questions remain over the SEC's handling of its own cybersecurity incident.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 88: CBOE's Bryan Harkins, SEC Hack, Esma Proposal
Bryan Harkins joins to discuss how the CBOE-Bats integration is going and plans for the exchange operator going forward. Anthony and James talk about the SEC hack and Esma's potential new powers.
SEC Company Information Database Attacked
Vulnerabilities identified in SEC’s EDGAR system – a corporate filings database – may have resulted in hackers profiting from the information they stole.
Esma Gains Sweeping New Powers in Commission Review
MEP Markus Ferber tells Waters that this change “must not mean that the ESAs can do what they want to just because they get more money,” and that the ESG provisions are “a non-starter”.
T+2 is Here, but Don't Hold Your Breath for T+0
Talk of shortening the settlement cycle further is premature and ignores the upheaval it would cause.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 85: Cybersecurity & Dos/Don'ts for PRs
James and Anthony talk about the cybersecurity rules permeating the industry and then pivot to PR dos and don'ts.
New York Firms Feel the Heat from New Cyber Regs
State regulator's rules come into effect for a broad swath of financial firms in New York, presenting unique challenges.
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Cybersecurity Provider—Eze Castle Integration
ECI has a full suite of offerings to help clients bolster their cyber defenses.
Waters Rankings 2017: Best Accounting System Provider—SS&C Advent
APX and Geneva prove unstoppable this year as SS&C Advent looks at new ways of serving new clients
IBM Debuts Full Encryption with z14 Mainframe Release
IBM Z will allow for full encryption without performance disruptions to service-level agreements, IBM's Nick Sardino says.
The Approaching Fintech Flip
Incumbent vendors may turn the table on fintech upstarts, once regulation begins to calm down
Former SIX Financial Info CEO Carletti Rejoins MAS
Carletti, a former senior executive at SIX, BT and Reuters, will advise financial firms on issues around digital transofmation, technology and cybersecurity.
IoT’s Infancy and What It Means for Capital Markets Firms
As the Internet of Things grows in popularity, companies are figuring out what it's advantages are even as they fear its very real security issues.
Bring Your Own Threat: Securing IT in the Age of IoT
The Internet of Things is seeping into the workplace. Wary of vulnerabilities in IoT devices, firms are now having to worry about this new security threat that’s inside the house.
FSB: No Systemic Risk from Fintech Now but Counsels Future Vigilance
International regulators say it's too soon for fintech such as blockchain or robo-advisors to pose a threat to financial stability, but warns that caution is still necessary.
The Walls Really Do Have Ears
The awful inevitability of cyberattack—and how the threats are only growing
Waters Cover Profile: Born to Be a Banker — Jodi Richard, chief operational risk officer, US Bank
Emilia David profiles US Bank's chief operational risk officer Jodi Richard and looks at how the bank tackles op risk and the extent to which its risk disciplines are integrated into the business.
StatPro Joins Cloud Security Alliance
Cloud-based portfolio analytics provider becomes the newest member of the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) aiming to raise awareness around the cloud computing environment.
Focusing on Smaller Areas Can Make Cybersecurity More Effective
As threats spread, cybersecurity becomes a matter of prioritizing areas that are the most vulnerable.