Data
On the Record: Vela Building a ‘Stellar’ Identity
Vela Trading Technologies CEO Jen Nayar reflects on 18 months of change since taking the helm at the vendor.
CHX Moots LTAD Pilot To Allay Market Maker Concerns Over ‘Speed Bump’
CXH hits back at claims that its liquidity-taking delay is designed to garner more market data revenues for the exchange.
T3Index Readies Volatility Index Family
Officials say derivatives based on the indexes will provide a direct way to invest in volatility.
Shopping Around: Asia's Buy-Versus-Build Debate
Firms across Asia that have traditionally built EDM platforms in-house are now displaying an open mind towards buying vendor solutions.
LumRisk Taps Markit EDM Managed Service to Bolster Risk Analysis, Modeling
Markit says LumRisk's implementation reflects increasing popularity of its cloud-based platform
APFIC Panelists: LEI Registrations Must Move Faster in the Next Year
There are about 470,000 LEI registrations so far, with only about 15,000 in Asia
Outdated Legacy: Firms Move Beyond Data Warehouses for Data Management
Data governance should tie together transparency, quality and compliance to transform data warehousing, experts say
Cloud Vendor GTT Buys Hibernia Networks for $590M
Hibernia's low-latency undersea cable between the UK and North America will soon be under GTT's ownership.
Virtua IR Clients Get Wall Street Horizon Events Data
Clients of Virtua's analytics platform will have acces to a limited set of Wall Street Horizon's events data, with the option to subscribe to its full dataset.
Mizuho Taps Wolters Kluwer for Risk, Regulatory Reporting
The bank will use Wolters Kluwer's solutions suite to perform calculations and reporting functions, in line with upcoming regulations.
EC Delays New Investment Products Legislation Over Key Info Documents
Regulation postponed after technical standards rejected will now take effect at the same time as MiFID II.
Wolters Kluwer Brings Regulatory Reporting Expertise to FCA's TechSprint Event
Already underway, the FCA's hackathon-style event will bring together market participants to contribute to new regulatory technologies.
Taming Unstructured Data
Deriving metadata from unstructured information in document form helps support know-your-customer compliance
‘Gray Areas’ Remain in ESMA's MiFID II Guidance
European regulator's clarifications could be the last that firms get before directive goes live in 2018
Metamako Unveils Filtering Device, Speeds Metamux Switch Latency
The new MetaFilter device has numerous applications when used in conjunction with Metamako's Metamux switches.
Intercontinental Exchange Hires Ex-S&P Chief Data Officer Reeve
Reeve will lead the exchange's Connectivity and Consolidated Feed business, which combines assets from its NYSE and Interactive Data acquisitions.
Exegy Hires Tech Sales Vet Santivenere
New accout manager Steve Santivenere has spent 20 years in trading and trading technology sales roles.
Opening Cross: Start Your Data Diet Now to Be in Shape by MiFID 2
Diets are about controlling your intake. Regulations are increasingly about showing that you're in control of your intake of data.
As MiFID 2 Looms, TMX, NPL Begin Trials of Managed Timestamping Service
The fully managed timing service from TMX and NPL will enable firms to ensure compliance with MiFID 2's timestamping requirements, and to optimize their systems.
US Exchange Data Revenues Rise as Europe Battles Volatility, Lower Subscriber Numbers
Despite changing trends in data consumption, information services mostly continued to deliver solid quarterly financial results for exchanges.
LPL Taps MT Newswires for Advisor News
The news service also incorporates MT Newswires' enhanced insider transaction and holdings data, which identifies opportunities arising from company insiders buying or selling stock.
APFIC Panel: Knowing Regulation Key to Building Business
Vendors must become more informed about regulation to be able to create solutions to assist clients in meeting regulatory demands.
Exchanges: No Free Data; Maybe Free Trading?
Exchanges say data will continue to have sufficient value to justify data fees, whatever changes occur in trading activity.
Buy Side: Get a Grip on Governance to Expose and Exploit True Value of Data
Adhering to old-fashioned, siloed data management practices can be costly and inhibit firms' ability to use data to support innovation.