Cybersecurity
Regulators Warn on Phishing Scams
Increasingly sophisticated schemes are targeting firms and individuals, watchdogs say.
European Watchdogs Warn on Cyber, Cloud and CCPs
The bloc’s primary financial regulators say immediate work is needed to protect systems.
IBM Rolls Out 'Skinny' Mainframes for Managed-Services Firms, Fintechs
The service is geared toward firms that are "born-on-the-cloud" and those looking to deploy blockchain platforms and machine-learning tools.
Tech Mahindra, Balbix Launch AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
The platform uses deep learning algorithms to monitor and map potential threats.
FCA to Prioritize Cybersecurity and Innovation amid Brexit
Watchdog releases its annual business plan for 2018 and 2019, with innovation and Brexit listed as clear points of focus.
Trade Bodies Release Framework for Penetration Testing
Guidelines seek to establish best practices for a key cybersecurity measure.
Europe Unveils Fintech Action Plan
European Commission seeks to build EU fintech lab, promote blockchain and review rules in light of emerging tech.
Emerging Tech Could Help Push Utilities Forward
European trade group releases report highlighting the challenges and opportunities associated with building industry utilities.
SEC Releases Updated Cybersecurity Guidance
The regulator added new guidance around cybersecurity disclosure controls and insider trading.
Thesys CAT Appoints Information Security Chief
Vas Rajan will be responsible for validating security measures for the CAT in a vital phase of the system's roll-out.
FIX Releases Cybersecurity Guidelines
The guidelines recommend authentication methods to use TLS protocols with FIX.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 101: The Top 10 Stories of 2017
Anthony, James and Emilia discuss the 10 biggest trends that unfolded in 2017.
Best of 2017: The Top Trends
John takes a look at some of 2017's key trends, including regulation, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence.
Sifma Adds Voice to CAT Personal Information Row
Lobby group is looking at other types of data that it can suggest to the SEC for use in the CAT.
The Great Fintech Con(version)
The fintech "revolution" of the past few years is looking less like it will displace traditional finance, and more like it will join it.
Never Mind the Brexit: UK Treasury Releases Asset Management Plan
British government releases a number of proposals to maintain the strength of the UK’s investment managers after Brexit.
House Prepares Bill Delaying CAT amid Ongoing Difficulties
Thesys, in a hearing at a Congressional committee, also said it has lined up over 20 candidates for a chief information security officer post.
Industry Tight-Lipped on CAT Status as Deadline Hits
Participants refuse to say whether reporting will begin as scheduled after a last-ditch delay effort was rejected by the SEC.
House Approves Market Data Protection Act
Market Data Protection Act will increase security requirements for market data held by the SEC and FINRA, lawmakers say.
Fixed-Income Tech, CAT Concerns & Waters November 2017 Features: A Week in Review
John recaps some of Sell-Side Technology's best stories of the week, including fixed-income technologies, uncertainty around the CAT, and Waters' November features.
Ground Zero: Digital Currencies in Asia
As cryptocurrencies gain interest from investors around the globe, Wei-Shen Wong examines the splintered Asian marketplace to see how regulators are adopting different strategies when it comes to overseeing these complex instruments.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 93: Recaps of Sibos Toronto, Risk USA & Sifma DC
This week Anthony and James discuss some of the major stories to come out of three major conferences.
Sibos 2017: Disrupting the Disruptors
The key themes from this year's industry mega-event.
Industry Adds Voice to Calls for CAT Delay
Confidence in the wide-ranging project has been dented by recent cybersecurity incidents.