Trading Tech
Bloomberg Advances on Cloud Data Strategy
The global data giant is working with clients to deploy its data services from the three main cloud providers.
Axa Data Head: Cloud Faces A Growing Talent Challenge
Increasingly specialized systems call for increasingly specialized skill sets; talent acquisition and retention remain problematic.
HKEx Shakes Up the Market with Proposed LSEG Takeover
If the HKEx–LSEG merger goes through, the LSEG–Refinitiv deal would be scrapped, creating an interesting ripple effect.
SEC Looks to Penalize Further CAT Delays
While still not a formal approval of new timelines, industry members should expect CAT deadlines to remain unchanged.
Remembering Our Friends and Colleagues
Today marks the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the day that 16 Risk Waters staff members lost their lives. Today we remember them.
UBS Explores AI for Trading Functions, Real-Time Transcriptions
The investment bank is completing a proof-of-concept with Cloud9, aiming to automate front-office functions.
HFT Firm Grasshopper Taps Google Cloud for Research Platform
The firm's chief investment officer, Tan T-Kiang, explains how his team is using GCP to "listen" to live market data.
Industry Bodies: EU Consolidated Tape Needs Strong Governance by Esma
Esma will use the submitted responses to draft its advice on market data costs and the European consolidated tape, which will be presented to the European Commission in December.
People Moves: MarketAxess, OpenDoor, Capitolis, FSB, CloudMargin, Fenergo, CLS
A look at some recent key people moves, including Kat Tatochenko (pictured), who joins MarketAxess.
The ‘Art’ of Using Token Tech
Max Bowie says that while tokenization and blockchain offer benefits for investing in esoteric and illiquid assets, it won’t make them safer or more profitable investments.
Passing the Sibos Torch
Wei-Shen Wong looks back at the key themes of Sibos 2018 to preview this year’s London event.
Wavelength Podcast Ep. 170: A European Consolidated Tape
Josephine Gallagher and Anthony Malakian discuss the merits of a European consolidated tape and how it relates to the CAT.
The Turning Point for Cloud Trust
Jo Wright says the Capital One data breach could make cloud adoption just that much more fraught.
DTCC Develops Tool to Support DLT Governance
The tool has been developed as part of DTCC's work with the industry to build a DLT network and governance model.
OpenFin Builds Out Visualization Functionality
The OS provider will focus on developing data visualization tools and prepping for the first wave of FDC3 standardized applications.
Battle Bots: Charting AI’s Next Phase in the Back Office
Financial services firms are deeply entranced with artificial intelligence (AI), yet the revolution is under pressure as the industry continues to become more educated and selective about it. Recent research data from WatersTechnology and SmartStream…
Souheil Badran Oversees Northwestern Mutual's Innovation Program
After a run at Alibaba's Ant Financial, Badran is ready to lead the 160-year-old institution's digitization efforts.
Finra CAT Lays Out Security Plans
Finra CAT will lean heavily on AWS to help ensure that the database is secure.
People Moves: Finra CAT Fills CTO and CISO Positions
Also, a look at new hires for IHS Markit, UBS, TickSmith, BitGo and Amber Group.
IHS Markit Considers Adding Corporate Bonds to iBoxx ChinaBond Indices
A lack of liquidity and the ability to accurately measure credit risk will be the biggest hurdles to overcome.
The Future of Cloud Regulation: The Authorities Take Notice
A look at how regulators could approach supervising public cloud companies in the future.
Quandl Uses Algos to Predict a Company's Future Earnings
EQR is part of Quandl’s move to offer more exclusive datasets to its customers.