Data management

Assessing the Interdependencies

The banking crisis provided the industry with a wake-up call, especially in relation to the need for an understanding of the risks associated with OTC derivatives. But this is no easy task, explains London Market Systems' Martin Sexton

Close to Home

There is a growing trend towards migrating data analyst positions to low-cost locations, but some companies have found alternative models to meet requirements for data quality and cost-efficiency. Tine Thoresen speaks to Kingland Systems' David Kingland…

Offshoring: The New Business Case

The reference data market is no longer all about cost-cutting, but firms are always looking at cost-efficiency, and many are under continuous pressure to migrate staff to offshore locations. The maturing offshoring market means firms now have greater…

Utilizing Centralization

The concept of a global centralized reference data utility is not new. But some argue now could be the right, and perhaps the only time, to make it a reality. Carla Mangado asks what the next step will be, and whether there is enough clarity on the issue…

Preparing for Central Clearing

While the market is awaiting news of financial reform in the US, firms have started analyzing the potential impact of a move to central clearing of over-the-counter derivatives. The change in infrastructure would mean a growing need for automated…

Crossing the Data Chasm

The main driver for outsourcing reference data management is typically cost control, but data control is also a key concern. Netik's Colin Close explains how this can be addressed

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