Investment
FlexTrade Taps Corvil for Network Analytics
The technology layer is designed to profile FlexTrade's network infrastructure to detect and analyze performance issues.
FCA: Bad Tech Leads to Cyberattacks
UK regulator warns of firms' inability to manage system failures and cyber attacks as reports in incidents are on the rise.
FWD Group Deploys Bloomberg Buy-Side Solutions
The firm is focused on building up its core infrastructure to be able to support its people and allow them to focus on revenue-generating tasks.
Tax Data Report: Fast-Forward into a New Era of Tax Data Management
Are you ready for a new era of tax transparency following the introduction of the Packaged Retail and Insurance-Based Investment Products (Priips) and the revised Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Mifid II) regulations?
Custody Seen as Crypto's Next Major Battleground
Although institutional interest in cryptocurrency trading has grown, the development of the custody space, in particular, is crucial for its next phase of evolution.
TRG Gets Pamlico PE Buy-in as Polaris Divests
Pamlico's undisclosed equity stake will allow the vendor to continue investing in product development, organic growth, and acquisitions, where appropriate, officials say.
Brexit's Unintended Consequences Could Include Mifid III
Political factors will influence fundamental changes made to EU financial regulation, says lawmaker.
STP: Shedding the Leftover Inefficiencies
The age-old problem of achieving straight through processing remains a challenge for some buy-side firms today. But time is running out.
In Praise of Perseverance: Laura Barrowman, Credit Suisse
Waters speaks with Credit Suisse's technology chief about her career, and how the Swiss bank is grappling with innovation in an era of emerging technologies.
CSDs Consider Entry into Crypto Market
The crypto markets need a body that fulfils the role of depositories adequately, say settlement specialists
JP Morgan Expanding Credit Tech Team
The bank is aiming to diversify and grow its credit trading technology team by 15 percent.
Sentieo Eyes Recruitment Drive After Raising $19M Funding
The vendor will use the new funding to expand its sales and marketing functions.
Unfinished Business
Measuring Blockchain’s Financial Services Benefits and Mapping Its Future
Jamieson Coote Bonds Adopts Bloomberg Buy-Side Solutions
Using Bloomberg AIM and PORT, the firm is streamlining its workflow and is able to be more precise in executing orders.
Evolve or Die: Asset Managers Cultivate Data Science Teams
Firms are using machine learning and natural-language processing tools—no longer to grab an edge, but merely to remain competitive.
CLSA Diversifies Asset Management Business with AlphaLabs Launch
New venture targets investments in the fintech space, including regtech, artificial intelligence and blockchain companies.
SimCorp to Open Tokyo Office
Vendor sees the Japanese market moving towards more high-yielding strategies.
Lightpoint Completes Series A Financing Round
The company will use the funds to further develop its cross-asset platform and expand its distributed-ledger program.
NEX Exchange Receives Majority Investment, New CEO
Consortium of investors take majority stake in SME exchange platform, with ex-Numis founder set to take reins later this year.
Africa’s Sleeping Fintech Giant Stirs
The growth of fintech hubs, and a populace comfortable with digital banking and mobile technology, could signal a new era for African market technology.
Another World: Virtual and Augmented Reality Infiltrate Trading Floors
Banks and exchanges turn to new technologies to enhance workflows, but it's still early days for the virtual trading floor.
Fintech Finally Finds Its Feet
As Waters celebrates its 25th anniversary, James increasingly sees an industry more excited about technology than ever—and with good reason.