Data
As asset managers look to Asia for alpha, analytics & visualization tools take center stage
PineBridge Investments uses economic and time-series data analytics provider Macrobond Financial to better its economics research, which supports its portfolio managers and the firm’s overall investment thesis.
GameStop post-mortem: Alt data world confronts eroding barrier between online and real life
After Redditors staged an epic short squeeze against a handful of hedge funds, some in the industry are left wondering whether today’s models and data techniques are prepared for world where online often equals real life.
Data disruptors face uphill battle to overcome credit ratings stagnation
With traditional ratings agencies facing increased hostility from financial firms, new entrants are hoping to reshape ratings. But will fresh approaches appeal to an industry underwhelmed by existing offerings?
Linedata looks to modularize OMS, analytics offerings to compete in consolidating market
After releasing its cloud-native AMP and data analytics platforms in 2020, Linedata is looking to readjust its OMS strategy as it embraces microservices.
US competing consolidators grapple with pricing uncertainty as SEC, exchanges battle over new Sip regime
Vendors who want to provide consolidated market data under the SEC’s new system can’t make plans until they know how they are going to be charged for market data. But the fee schedules are mired in legal action and confusion.
Jumping ship: Concerns raised over LSEG’s 2022 Docklands datacenter move
The project comes at a time when Euronext is considering a datacenter move, and sources speculate that Six might also be another candidate to migrate. Market participants are split on the news of the LSEG migration, with some calling it “frustrating,”…
So long, Sseoms: Vendors vie to onboard Bloomberg clients ahead of April sunset
Sseoms competitors are stepping into the breach left by Bloomberg’s move to sunset the sell-side focused suite of services. This could be a chance for a new premier provider to snap up some business, while leaving others to reevaluate their standing in…
‘Concentration’ and ease will determine winners and losers in changing news industry
Customized content and its ability to be integrated easily will be key factors for news providers—old and new—in creating value for financial consumers.
Magnetic tape looks to find a new life at banks in a cloud-based world
IBM, which recently set a new world record for tape storage, says a lot of its financial services clients use the medium for storage as its cheaper and safer than other digital storage options. Others are skeptical of tape’s long-term prospects.
OTC FX options market gears up for faster electronification
The share of electronic trading in the market remains low, but a host of factors promise to change that for good.
Data is boring, right? A look at some innovative market data projects underway
While market data departments are rarely highlighted when it comes to innovation, Max says that doesn’t mean there aren’t disruptive tech projects underway.
Waters Wrap: A dangerous game of Cat & hacker (And reg reporting fees)
Anthony takes a look at the Consolidated Audit Trail and concerns over its security. He also touches on the rapidly changing face of the regulatory reporting marketplace.
Bloomberg RHub fee hike reflects cost pressures of regulatory reporting industry
Market participants say the price hikes reflect the struggle among regulatory reporting service providers to run sustainable and profitable businesses.
Esma: Both OTC identifiers will not be required in Emir reporting
Market participants will not have to use both the UPI and the Isin in their submissions to trade repositories, policy officer says.
SEC attorney defends personal information in the Cat
Regulators will need biographical information to get the most out of the Consolidated Audit Trail, advisor said, as broker-dealers and exchanges argue over liability for breaches.
People Moves: TP Icap, Euronext, BNP Paribas, Trading Technologies, BestEx, Planixs
A look at some of the key "people moves" from this week, including Andrew Polydor (pictured), who has been appointed head of global markets at TP Icap.
Waters Wrap: Microsoft’s capital markets play (And Algorithmics thoughts)
Anthony takes a look at an interesting announcement between FactSet and Microsoft and what it could hint at as to Microsoft’s future in the capital markets. He also examines Algorithmics in the year after the SS&C acquisition.
This Week: Refinitiv, State Street, FlexTrade, FactSet/Microsoft, Cboe, and more
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Confidential computing projects could answer industry’s cloud security questions
Perhaps smarter than blockchain and certainly closer than quantum computing, this type of complex computing could accelerate banks' move to the cloud—if the industry gets it right.
PanAgora’s CIO & head of sustainable investing explain firm’s ESG framework, best practices
Waters Wavelength Podcast Interview Series: PanAgora’s George Mussalli and Mike Chen hit on topics including building predictive models using point-in-time data, and balancing ESG portfolios.
Knowledge graphs show glimpse of full potential
Technologies such as knowledge graphs that look at data in a non-linear manner can not only spot correlations and associations that aid investment analytics, but can also help tackle costly challenges such as change management and regulatory reporting.
As ASX preps Chess replacement testing phase, other data & cloud projects progress
Testing on the new DLT-based platform will begin in July. The Aussie exchange is also making progress on its DataSphere project and has addressed ASX Trade after an outage last year, according to the company’s CEO.
EU firms face operational burdens if UK denied data protection adequacy
A no-adequacy decision could create new logistical issues for compliance teams and data managers operating across the UK and the EEA.
MayStreet hires former SEC CAT advisor as industry ‘rethinks’ market data infrastructure
Manisha Kimmel played a key role in getting the CAT running and worked at rival Refinitiv before joining the US regulator.