Data
Mifid II’s Reference Data Problems Drag On
Nearly half a year after Mifid II went live, sticky reference data issues are standing in the way of smooth compliance operations.
Hedge Funds Hunt for Alpha Across 1 Billion Smartphones
Mobile geolocation has opened a new frontier for investors
Nasdaq Debuts ‘Direct’ Hong Kong Connectivity with New PoPs, Eyes Level 2 Data Sales in Asia
Beyond making its data more accessible to Asia-Pacific traders, the exchange is exploring options to also provide more in-depth data to investors in the region.
The War for Talent: Emerging Technologies Create New Needs
Financial firms battle it out in a finite pool of talent, for the best and brightest fintech minds.
BSO Preps Network, Office Expansion to Meet Growing Asia Demand
To support the growth of its network in Asia Pacific, BSO is looking at potentially rolling out microwave connectivity from recent acquisition Apsara across the region.
Auction System Glitch Led To LSE's Morning Blackout
London bourse's trading delay was the first such disruption in years.
Money.Net Taps Wall Street Horizon for Event Data
The vendor says clients are increasingly looking for datasets that deliver signals of volatility around a company's stock price.
Crypto Exchange Blockbid Deploys Bank-Grade KYC Tech
Blockbid signs LexisNexis Risk and ThreatMetrix to combat fraud.
Nasdaq Sees Bright Future as Technology Provider
CEO Friedman said exchange's competitive advantage lies in the technology it provides to other markets.
TNS Realigns Product Management, Development Ops Under Telecoms Vet Versen
Versen has spent almost 30 years in product and digital marketing and management roles at network and technology providers, and marketing agencies.
Crypto Compliance Vendor iComply Nabs Thomson Reuters’ Pinn
Pinn will bring his expertise of KYC, financial crime and risk intelligence to the cryptocurrency arena.
A Serendipitous Journey: Elly Hardwick, Deutsche Bank
Deutsche Bank's Elly Hardwick discusses her career and how the bank is looking to roll out innovative new solutions to tackle old problems.
Nasdaq Names Alt Data Head
Dague will be responsible for analyzing data on Nasdaq's Analytics Hub, and for striking new deals with potential data partners.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 123: An Examination of the SGX-NSE Row; Esma Targets Reporting Platforms
Wei-Shen Wong joins to discuss the brewing battle between the SGX and NSE and Anthony and James look at Esma's shot at reporting platforms.
Buy Side Lacks Skills to Handle Alt Data, Says Goldman Sachs Quant
Lack of skills for evaluating alternative datasets remains an industry problem, with firms looking to hire data scientists and technologists to make use of the new data.
BCCGI Bags Data Vet Clark
Clark will lead the German vendor's client outreach function from the UK.
May 2018: Mifid Data Woes Continue… for Some
While Mifid II still has some serious challenges for firms to contend with, one part of Europe believes it has a solution to some of the cultural--if not the practical--issues of the still-fresh regulatory regime.
Mifid II’s ‘Free’ Data Lockdown
Traders say Mifid II transparency is failing partly as a result of questionable practices by trading venues and APAs, which publish pre- and post-trade data, and that the data is not always available to the public for free as the law requires
Reading the Signals: What Does a Company's 'Body Language' Tell Investors?
Applying the principles of analyzing body language to corporate behavior can yield insights into a company’s health or strategies. But what reliable datasets exist in this area, and how effective are they?
Building Bridges: Nordic Collaboration Boosts Innovation, Compliance
Common business practices among Nordic coutries may mean the region is better placed to handle the data management aspects of new regulations.
Quants Say Internal Data will Unlock AI’s Full Potential
At this year's North American Financial Information Summit, industry experts talked about the importance of sourcing and using internal data to find alpha.
SGX-NSE Showdown Outcome May Have Roots in Prior Suit
In its battle with India's exchanges, SGX may be able to use a judgment in a previous disagreement between ICE and Nymex.
CFTC Stresses Exchange Role in Crypto Derivatives Guidance
Agency will step in and act where required, but the lion’s share of responsibility falls to venues.
Ex-Bloomberg’s Sorenson Founds Fintech, Data Consulting Business
The former Bloomberg veteran will help vendors focus on "product vision."