Data
OTAS Builds App to Embed Analytics in Symphony Chat, Eyes More Partners for 2016
The app will allow Symphony users to access OTAS' content and analytics within their existing chat workflow.
Brittan Exits Thomson Reuters Following Tech Restructure
His departure is a result of the vendor realigning the division's technology function with Thomson Reuters overall.
J&J Nabs Data Vet Raskin to Head Consulting
Raskin joins the conusltancy after a brief stint at Australian financial technology vendor GBST.
Raskin Joins Jordan & Jordan
Veteran of GBST and SIX to lead consulting practice
Ipreo Integrates Symphony Comms Platform
The integration will allow clients to conduct messaging from their existing Ipreo tools while working on deals.
DataGenic Incorporates MDX Excel Add-in
The integration will allow traders to collaborate on pricing commodities and curves in spreadsheets.
FactSet Adds Evaluated Muni Prices from Startup Best Credit Data
The new data will provide FactSet clients with an alternative source of insight into the illiquid muni bonds market.
Sapient Debuts Reporting Service For Smaller Firms
Energy companies expecting MiFID II impact are showing interest
First Derivatives Buys Kx Specialist Consultancy QuantumKDB
QuantumKDB founder Kieran Lucid was a Kdb+ engineer at First Derivatives before founding the consultancy in 2011.
Informatica Names Chakravarthy CEO
Informatica's newly assembled team will spearhead the strategy for the next phase of the company's growth.
Markit Taps Amazon Cloud to ‘Expedite Innovation'
The move will make it easier for the vendor to manage product and business innovation, officials say.
Fenergo and kyc.com Team Up for Better Client Lifecycle Management
Partnership links data source with data management offering
EquiLend Taps former Northern Trust, State Street Securities Finance Exec Allen to Lead DataLend
Allen's years of experience in securities lending will help the DataLend business better serve client needs, officials say.
SR Labs Catches Cacciola
Cacciola joins SR Labs after holding various sales and account management roles at content and technology providers.
DirectFN, Dow Jones Ally for English-Language MENA News
The service will provide more in-depth news on companies and economic issues within the MENA region, officials say.
Stoxx Bows High-Yield, Low-Volatility Index, Data
The new index wil allow investors to gain exposure to European stocks with high dividends and low volatility.
Remaking Financial Information Markets
Information aggregator's chief points out innovative aspects of data distribution approach
Opening Cross: Are You Entitled to Answers?
Can't handle the truth? Or just can't handle a lack of timely answers?
Data Destinations: Hot Spots for Data Demand in 2016
Data and connectivity providers predict which regions will drive demand for market data over the coming year.
ICE Shifts EU Connectivity Fees to Vendors
ICE will now impose third-party connectivity fees and reporting obligations on vendors, rather than end-users.
IRD's Editor on 2016 Data Management Issues
Data management harmonization and harnessing multiple databases figure big in meeting demands
Lucena Builds Reinforcement Learning into Strategy Research
The "reinforcement learning" helps Lucena refine its predictive analytics algorithms.
2016: No More Risk Silos?
Know the rules, know your endgame for better governance, says Wolters Kluwer expert
Golden Copy: 2016's Biggest Data Challenges Emerge
Industry leaders see centralization of data as most important issue to address