Data
2015 Year in Review: A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action Please
This year, messaging platform Symphony became a reality, and users──and regulators──began taking it seriously.
To Address Risk Data, Consider Consortia
Dun & Bradstreet's Robert Iati says new data technology and systems need complementary guidance
2015 Year in Review: Regulatory Uncertainty Breeds Confusion, Opportunity
The plethora of current and upcoming regulatory changes is creating opportunities for vendors.
LSE Buys XTF to Meet Demand for ETF Data
The LSE is not disclosing terms of the acquisition of New York-based ETF data vendor XTF.
Dynasty Grows Advisor Appeal with YCharts Integration
Officials say the YCharts data will help Dynasty support investment advisors increasingly tasked with portfolio management.
To Harness Data's Value, Focus on Quality
Acadian's Brian Buzzelli discusses potential changes to information architectures and the need to set higher standards
2015 Year in Review: FICC Market Evolution Spawns New Low-Latency Data, Tech
Data consumers and vendors are seeking to apply strategies and technologies from equities to other markets.
To Meet a Higher Bar, Time To Innovate
Consultant Steve Lachaga discusses master data management as a means to address risk management and compliance demands
Leaked EC Draft Seeks to Clarify Ambiguity in MiFID 2 Data Rules
In the draft document, the European Commission attempts to address uncertainty around the obligations of market participants under MiFID 2.
2015 Year in Review: Big Data Becomes Reality in 2015, Inches Closer to AI
More data providers entered the Big Data and social media analytics space in 2015, reflecting growing interest in alternative information sources.
DataGenic Taps Fast Weather Benchmark for GWDD Forecast Data
Tha alliance will enable clients to leverage Fast Weather Benchmark's data with DataGenic's risk analytics.
To Harmonize Data, Break Down First
HSBC's Chris Johnson points out key support and allocation considerations for data management
Redline Adds TOCOM Support to Ticker Plant
Redline's InRush ticker plant now supports low-latency data from the Tokyo Commodity Exchange.
2015 Year in Review: New Distribution Models Pave Road to a More ‘Open’ Marketplace
Changes to data distribution and commercial models in 2015 hold the promise of being able to build true best-of-breed platforms.
McKay Bros Completes UK Wireless Data Network
McKay is claiming to have the lowest-known latency between key datacenters in and around London.
Bloomberg Buys Barclays Indexes, Analytics
The move will help expand Bloomberg's existing index business to meet growing client expectations, officials say.
2015 Year in Review: Investor Demand Drives Rise of Specialist Indexes
ESG (environmental, social and governance)-driven indexes emerged as a growing area of interest among investors.
Bombay Stock Exchange Joins IPC Financial Markets Network
The connectivity is in response to client demand fo raccess to non-traditional venues.
Quandl Adds Barchart Indexes, Futures Data
Officials say the deal will give Quandl users access to institutional-quality data in any format, via a simple API.
Russian Depository Looking Forward to More Reform in 2016
Country's largest settlements depository has contributed to policy
Wall Street Horizon Adds API, Expands Event Types
The new event types include corporate buybacks, IPOs and secondary offerings.
SoundHound Sniffs out Spoken Data Searches Using Xignite APIs
The integration of Xignite data will allow Houndify users to develop data apps using speech and natural-language processing.
2015 Year in Review: Year of the Chief Data Officer?
As the need for data governance has grown, so has demand for chief data officer positions.
Nasdaq Adds Real-Time CTA Data
Nasdaq previously carried the CTA data, but with a 15-minute delay.