Financial institutions
IBM Uses Homomorphic Encryption on Real Financial Data
The tech giant tested the technique on tasks involving machine learning at a large bank, with positive results.
IBM Wants to Enable AI Model Sharing and Data Privacy
The technology provider is using advanced techniques and encryption to enable institutions to share AI models.
FCA: UK Regtech Hype Has Cooled
The UK financial regulator is seeing fewer entrants into the industry as start-ups struggle to break into the market.
The Cloud Breach Blame Game
As cloud computing becomes an ever more critical component of any modern financial technology infrastructure, cloud deals are coming under increased regulatory scrutiny.
As Blockchain Projects Sputter, Capital Markets Firms are Having Second Thoughts
WatersTechnology examines some of the disillusionment permeating the capital markets when it comes to blockchain.
HSBC Data Chief Urges Better Industry-wide Data Governance
The CDO highlights the importance of implementing a strong governance framework that's consistent across the organization.
Google Deal Propels Crux Informatics into Alt Data Utility Space
Combined offering from Crux and Google Cloud can slash data onboarding times, says vendor
Daiwa Capital Markets Tackles GDPR Using Multi-Layer Encryption Tools
Investment bank is anonymizing data to meet cross-border data protection and cybersecurity regulations.
To Know or Not to Know: The Battle for Data Privacy
In light of new and proposed rules in the US and Europe, firms are having to rethink their privacy guidelines.
SmartStream’s Model Client Approach
Inside Market Data & Inside Reference Data Awards 2019 Winners' Circle
'Next Act: A Profile of Euronext's Alain Courbebaisse
The last decade has seen Euronext chewed up and spun out following a series of mergers & acquisitions. Once again independent, Courbebaisse is writing the exchange’s IT roadmap.
Data Standardization Remains Top ESG Roadblock
As asset managers seek to incorporate ESG factors into their portfolios, they are facing challenges—particularly around data consistency. Some say custodians could offer solutions.
Acquisitive Exchanges Find Dealmaking is Only Half the Battle
While the large-scale exchange mergers of yesteryear may be over for now, regional bourses are still finding themselves in the M&A crosshairs. Yet for those operators that pick up smaller rivals, technology and data integration often prove to be trickier…
Academia Digs Into Data Through Industry Partnerships
Firms are pushing their university programs past the traditional internship structure, embedding students and researchers to work on current use cases to deliver solutions to real-life problems. Jamie Hyman reports.
Banks Forge Cloud Agreements to Split Accountability
Banks are trying to split responsibility for their operating environments with the major cloud providers. Regulators are having none of it.
Vendors Prep for Initial Margin Big Bang
Tech providers are emerging from all corners as the final phases of initial margin rules closes in, which are expected to capture over 1,000 buy-side and sell-side firms over the next 18 months.
Arachnys Joins Oracle as Part of Wider Partnership Strategy
Arachnys' Navigator solution will allow analysts to screen for negative news and find entity profile information for new clients.
Refinitiv Hires Global Head of Industry and Government Affairs
Sherry Madera will be responsible for boosting Refinitiv's participation across government, policy initiatives, industry trends, and regulatory developments.
Encompass Adds Bisnode for KYC
The integrated offering will enable Nordic institutions to automate KYC and customer onboarding processes more effectively.
Tokenization: The Flip Side of the Coin
Turning traditional assets into digitally traded data is one of the most commonly cited benefits of emerging technology, including distributed ledgers. But the reality is that the process is far more difficult than it seems.
Singapore Industry Group Highlights Data Analytics Use Case for AML/CFT
The working group has presented several new methods deploying data analytics specifically to combat money-laundering and terrorism financing activities.
Arachnys Launches CRI Platform for Financial Investigations
The vendor soft launched the platform a couple of months ago and has seen a significant rise in use, owing to enhanced regulatory responsibilities.
The Quantum Computing Question
While interest in quantum computing has been slow to arrive in the capital markets, Wei-Shen, who attended this year’s Sibos conference in Sydney, says a tipping point might be soon to come.
BIAN to Add Wholesale Banking APIs
The association will add new APIs based on the demand and feedback of its members.