Buy-Side Technology/Analysis
Bolin Brings Turaz Touch to Misys
With the Misys-Turaz merger finalized, the resulting software giant will look to claw back lost revenue while undergoing a massive integration.
Big Data: A People Problem
Today’s college graduates aren't learning how to use legacy financial technology applications and systems, which presents a challenge in the quest to tackle Big Data, according to panelists at today's Big Data Online Summit. By Anthony Malakian
For Bank Loans, STP Initiative Promises New Frontier
Syndicated, or bank, loan trading stands to become more attractive for the buy side as Markit and agency banks collaborate on faster settlement and real-time views of inventory.
Abacus Watches the Private Cloud Business Grow
Abacus managing director Chris Grandi sat down at Sifma to talk about his customers and the private cloud business.
Calypso's Take on Collateral Management
Margin requirements and the complexity of the margin workflow are increasing alongside each other, says Calypso's Mas Nakachi.
Object Trading Lays Out Rules for DMA
Steve Woodyatt foreshadowed some DMA requirements from Object Trading's upcoming white paper.
In Sifma Address, CFTC Highlights HFT, Use of Technology
The regulator confirms its approach to oversight of tech-driven market developments in industry conference.
Automated CBR Software Helps Investors Count Their (Tax) Losses
In May, the IRS delayed the implementation for cost-basis reporting for fixed-income instruments—but shoring up financial firms' tax knowledge and solutions should be done now.
Love of Tech Doesn't Translate to Wanting a Career in It
Young people overwhelmingly like—even love—technology, but few want to pursue a career in it, according to a new survey. But a closer look reveals that the industry may not actually be in trouble.
Market Participants Weigh Centralized Swap Hubs to Achieve Clearing Certainty
At a recent panel discussion on clearing certainty in a post-SEF trading landscape, industry participants from all sides of the issue debated a centralized, do-it-all hub.
Panel: Desktop Isn't Dead
A group of vendors defended the traditional user interface and revealed a pivot to Asia during the FIA conference.
The Year of 'Co-Sourcing'? Apollo Global Management Links with Gravitas
The expansive services agreement, three years in the making, will feature integrated staffing from credit research functions to data warehousing.
Twitter Hedge Fund Eyes Rebirth as DCM Capital
Derwent transitions to the vendor space with sentiment-based trading platform.
Developing Maltese Infrastructure Attracts Investors
James Blake, COO for Global Capital, and Kevin Sloane, manager of Linedata, point to a bright future for the burgeoning European minnow.
BST Panel: Outsourcing the Way of the Future
Security concerns won't prevent firms from outsourcing for very much longer, agreed panelists at the Buy-Side Technology European Summit's final session of the day.
BST Panel: Algo Performance More Important Than Speed
Panelists at yesterday's BST European Summit claim asset managers are happy to trade speed for a few basis points of performance.
Renaissance Capital Joins SunGard's Global Network
Russian investment bank will offer connectivity to emerging and frontier markets.
On OEMS Integration, Fidessa Offers a Different Perspective
Though not a single architecture, Fidessa, which was the first to combine OMS and EMS functionality, believes its hosted two-platform solution offers a lot of advantages.
Portware Retains Broker-Neutral Status with Aritas Tech Acquisition
Vendor buys key technology assets from Pipeline successor.
Unseen No Longer, CTOs Help ‘Set the Vision’ for Buy-Side Firms
Greater requirements surrounding risk mitigation and outsourcing management are transforming the role of CTO, hedge fund and private equity managers say.
Further Research: Manager Selection Due Diligence Finds RMS on the Ascent
Large managers like Brinker Capital are turning to automated research management systems (RMSs) to more actively collate and utilize information.
Northern Trust Streamlines Outsourcing Operation with Cadis
Moves to centralize clients onto a single platform.
Mad Scientists Creating Black Swans in a Lab
Industry participants discuss the capacity necessary to accommodate black swan spikes, and testing for such spikes in a lab.
When It Comes to Buy vs. Build, It's Brains vs. Brawn
Panelists at this year's North American Trading Architecture Summit discussed how they went about addressing the buy-versus-build debate in the high-frequency trading space.