Risk Management, Performance & Reporting
Velocimetrics Debuts V4.0 of Flow Management Product
Velocimetrics, a producer of business flow management software, has released Version 4.0 of its flagship product. The latest version has over 70 new features, including drag-and-drop configurability, new live connectivity visualization, live distribution…
Principia Tweaks Platform for US Regulatory Support
Principia Partners, the Manhattan-based provider of buy-side and sell-side trading and risk management technology, has unveiled Version 6.8 of its Structured Finance Platform, which features enhancements aimed at addressing the US Basel 2.5 Market Risk…
Regulators Cite 'Critical Deficiencies' in JPMorgan Monitoring, Reporting, Risk Controls
JPMorgan Chase has been sanctioned by US regulators eight months after an outsized credit default swap led to trading losses of $6.2 billion.
DCM Capital Launches Trading Platform Based on Sentiment Analysis
"Twitter Fund" founder Paul Hawtin has launched a new trading platform based on the sentiment derived from social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook.
How to Tackle Risk in 2013
Anthony wants to hear about the new ways that firms are measuring risk to manage their trading books, and gives a look back at some of the articles you may have missed over the break.
Buy Side Eyes Korea as Regulatory Barriers to Entry Fall
Despite relaxed rules, the South Korean marketplace has proven a tough nut to crack. Vendors are still looking for ways to break into the country at a time when the hedge fund space is growing—even if that growth is slower than expected.
Bridgewater Taps Northern Trust for Hedge Fund Servicing
Bridgewater Associates has selected Northern Trust for hedge fund servicing as it tries to improve its middle- and back- office processes.
Credit Valuation Challenge
Following the financial crisis and the subsequent influx of new regulation into the capital markets, credit valuation adjustment has seen a significant uptick in interest among financial services firms. For large-scale banks and other entities with…
Watson Wheatley Upgrades Reconciliation Software
Watson Wheatley Financial Systems has launched Version 2 of its i-Recs reconciliation software.
InfoReach Enhances Risk Tool
New York-based trading platform provider InfoReach has enhanced its risk limits tool, available as part of its trade management system or as a separate module.
Numerix Adds Multi-Curve Modeling Functionality
Cross-asset analytics provider Numerix has announced enhanced multi-curve modeling capabilities for Portfolio, its trade capture application.
2013: Keep Calm and Carry On
Victor Anderson looks into his 2013 crystal ball and sees little change next year in terms of the challenging operating environment, although he does see opportunities for technology vendors and delivery models that will transpire over the next 12 months.
The Best of the Buy Side in 2012
The pick of Waters' buy-side coverage from the past year.
2012's Financial Crime Coups Raise Stakes, Anxiety
Global regulation was the year’s obsession, but criminal probes─from rate rigging to rogue trading; sanctions violations to insider bets─won the headlines in 2012. Not every financial crime has a ready tech fix, but with buy-side cornerstones like SAC…
A Look at What's to Come, and Some Friendly Advice
Anthony previews what's to come from WatersTechnology between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, takes a look at the ICE–NYSE deal, and—for something a little different—offers advice on which Christmas ales are worth drinking this year.
ConvergEx Adds PortfolioScience's Risk Management Toolset
The RiskAPI tools will be integrated directly into ConvergEx's Eze order management system (OMS).
Credit Suisse Chooses Market EDM Platform for Data Consolidation
Credit Suisse has selected Markit Enterprise Data Management's (EDM) platform to consolidate data management within its research department.
Instinet Adds Multi-Strategy to Commission Management Tool
Agency-only broker Instinet has launched an enhanced version of Plazma, its multi-asset commission management platform.
Orc Launches Pre-Trade Risk Management Tool
Swedish technology provider Orc has launched a new solution to help banks and brokers to monitor pre-trade risk.
Xenomorph, Numerix Pair on Derivatives Trade Pricing
The providers of data management and derivatives valuation analytics say users of Numerix's Portfolio solution will now have integrated access to Xenomorph's TimeScape system, forming a complete risk management function.
Volksbank Goes Live with Murex
Vienna-headquartered Volksbank Österreich has undergone a significant implementation covering cross-asset trading systems, risk management and straight-through processing (STP) from Murex's partner integration firm, MXG Team.
FHLB Topeka Adopts Principia for Valuation
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLB Topeka) has signed up to access Principia's web-based derivatives valuation and risk analytics platform.
RBS’ Eddie: Capital Requirements Set to Get Harder
Capital requirements have been daunting to address, and will only get harder with Basel III, says Alan Eddie, who runs risk technology for the Americas for the markets and investment banking businesses at the Royal Bank of Scotland, speaking at the…