Data
WRDS Taps RavenPack for News Analytics
WRDS will offer clients access to RavenPack's historical datasets for academic research and back-testing purposes.
2015 Year in Review: Q4 M&A Surge Redefines Data Landscape
Intercontinental Exchange's acquisition of Interactive Data has blurred the line even further between exchanges and vendors.
Data Vet Duane Joins App Configuration Co DynamicIQ
Eoin Duane joins DynamicIQ after 20 years in the data and financial tecnology industries.
To Be Prepared For the ‘New Normal,' Raise Standards
State Street's David Blaszkowsky sees firms putting more effort into data governance in 2016
2015 Year in Review: Users Eye Pricing, Analytics—Old and New
Firms focused their attention on accuracy and interpretation—rather than speed—of data.
For Compliance and Better Management, Follow Database Advances
Hugh Stewart of Chartis Research outlines document and in-memory database advances, as well as data language developments likely to matter going into 2016
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.