Data
Avelacom Brings Low-Latency Managed Connectivity Infrastructure to Emerging Markets
The vendor is creating a network of Points of Presence in emerging markets.
BCA Adds Estimize-Collaborated Tools, API Access; Preps ETF to ‘Prove’ Effectiveness
BCA is incorporating Estimizes forecasts to strengthen its research offering.
Interactive Data Eyes Regulation, Bond Pricing for '16 Growth
The vendor is focusing on workflow and pricing tools to help firms meet the obligations of new regulations.
Open Platform: Praying for Change: Don't Blame Data Fees; Blame the Policies
DataContent's Rafah Hanna explains why market data fees may be a necessary evil, but not an "immoral" one, and suggests how firms can halt the growth of fees.
AltX Adds Data, Alerts; Signs Jefferies for Alternatives Analytics Platform
Clients will be able to load their own data into the AltX platform, and to receive alerts when data such as filings changes.
SS&C Expands Evaluated Pricing Survey, Preps 2016 Rankings
The survey shows the most accurate providers of evaluated pricing for specific securities types.
Golden Copy: Is ‘Gatca’ Readiness Slipping?
Little-seen update from standards architect shows changes in country line-up
Updata Narrows Focus on Analytics in 2016 as Data Terminal Biz Becomes ‘Saturated'
The vendor will focus its efforts on providing a value-add analytics front-end to partners' datasets.
Macrobond Preps Workstation Upgrade; Focuses on Chart-Sharing, Dependencies
The vendor's latest update allows users to share charts with different applications and to spot dependencies between datasets.
LME Bows Third-Party Data Fees, Licensing Portal
The move brings LME in line with other exchanges around data usage for non-trading purposes.
Deutsche Bank Hires Bardmesser
Data operations veteran, most recently with Citi, leads data quality group
Markit Eyes Regulation-Led Liquidity Tools, Real-Time Bond Pricing for '16
The vendor is expanding its fixed income pricing capabilities in response to opportunities created by new regulations.
Morningstar Invests Extra $10M in PitchBook
Seattle-based PitchBook will use the fundingto expand its coverage, add features, and hire more staff.
Hammerstone Taps Airex for Report Distribution
Hammerstone officials say using Airex will allow the company to reach potential clients outside its core base.
Update: CEO, Chairman Depart Interactive Data, After ICE Completes Acquisition
Daffron steps down after just more than two years as CEO of Interactive Data.
Recognos Launches Machine Learning Data Extraction Service
Promises higher rates of accuracy through system that builds on human-generated examples
Velocimetrics Taps Former ITRS, BT Exec Covington as Consultant
The fintech vet will advise the company's management team on a consulting basis.
Bloomberg's Grauer Joins Blackstone Board
The financial industry veteran will add a seat on Blackstone's board to his existing duties as Bloomberg chairman.
ICE Appoints Martin to Oversee IDC
The former COO of ICE Clear US, who now runs the exchange's data business, will also now oversee Interactive Data.
AxiomSL Launches Counterparty Credit Risk Solution
Capital adequacy calculations can be run in parallel
Machine Learning, Data Analytics Top ITRS' IT Roadmap in 2016
Monitoring provider discusses adapting to new trends.
Golden Copy: Unsung Elements of Data Governance
A wide-ranging drill-down into preparedness for multiple data management functions among 128 financial industry firms finds multiple aspects requiring attention
Open Platform: 'Commodity Hardware'──Technology Ushers in a New Era for Commodities
New innovations in technology and data transparency have the potential to expand commodities markets by exposing more information.
Opening Cross: Automation Doesn’t Automatically Make You an Automaton
The next upgrade to systems automation is automating systems upgrades, according to startup DynamicIQ.