Buy-Side Technology/Analysis
AI Advancements Bode Well for Fintech’s Future, Although Concerns Linger
Anthony Malakian looks at three major advancements made by Google that have moved AI forward.
EquiChain to Release DLT Platform for Securities Transaction Flow
The pilot will be launched in the Middle East this year, to address transaction data flow between asset managers, custodians, and exchanges.
Trumid Aims to Introduce Market Intelligence to Bond Trading Screens with Bond Stream
Application aims to enhance market intelligence in bond trading through customizable view of Trace data feeds on a single screen.
FactSet Deploys Narrative Science's Natural Language Generation Tool
The result aims to improve analytics and reporting capabilities for users.
Co-Sourcing v. Outsourcing: A Look at Rotation Capital's ‘DataHub' with Financial Fabric
The DataHub was built in partnership with vendor Financial Fabric using a co-sourcing model.
Regulatory Outlook for Asset Managers in US, Europe Differ Greatly
Bloomberg analysts have different tales to tell for 2017 when it comes to regulatory oversight for asset managers in the US and Europe.
The Aggressive & the Cautious: The Buy Side's Reaction to MAR
The implementation of the Market Abuse Regulation last year was a small sample of what the market can expect when Mifid II takes effect next year.
Top Stories of 2016: The Best of Buy-Side Technology
John highlights some of the best articles from Buy-Side Technology in 2016, including Mifid II, machine learning and how technology is being affected by diverse investment strategies.
Choosing a KYC Solution Depends on Information Needed
A panel at Waters USA said firms need to know what information they want before choosing vendors.
Smaller Hedge Funds Looking to New Tools to Better Manage Risk
"The cost of computations, the cost of connections, the cost of storage and analysis have come down. There's been a leveling of the playing field."
Robo Advisors: Opportunity or Threat?
Panelists at Waters USA 2016 had contrasting views on the impact of robo advisors.
SWIB Discusses Plans to Implement BNY Mellon’s IBOR
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board is expanding its use of BNY Mellon's OnCore middle-office outsourcing solution.
Truths and Myths of Machine Learning
ETAS panel dismisses common perceptions about artificial intelligence and machine learning, asking for business cases to take off.
Work Culture, Talent Acquisition Keys to Boosting Tech Innovation in Finance
C-level panel says financial industry could learn from different tech firms how to drive innovation and advance technology
Agile Drives Schroders Technology, Strategic Developments
Schroders CTO Stewart Carmichael details how the investment firm is embracing change through the adoption of the Agile methodology.
City Financial COO Talks Tech Plans for UK Asset Manager
Lou Thorne, the firm’s newly appointed global COO, discusses his ideas for building out the tech side of the firm.
Algomi to Power New Euronext Pan-European Bond MTF
New 10-year partnership to develop pan-European MTF for bond trading, powered by Algomi technology and operated by Euronext.
Bloomberg Tradebook CEO: Move to Passive Investing Is Changing the Marketplace
Regulations like Mifid II are also opening up different product areas.
To Reduce Cyber Vulnerabilities, Cut Back on Email Needs
Maitland's head of hedge fund services discusses cybersecurity and how the firm is restructuring.
Before You Overhaul the Data, Define It
At this year's BST North America Summit, Dessa Glasser stressed the importance of defining data items.
C-Level Panel Discusses Effective Ways to Talk Budget with Business Side
Panelists dig into what works—and what doesn't—when it comes to conversations about technology budgets.
Reg AT's Source Code Proposal Remains Lighting Rod
Panelists at the North American Buy-Side Technology Summit 2016 discussed the merits of the source code portion of Reg AT.
The Build-vs-Buy Debate: Buy Gains Steam
Two hedge fund technologists talk about what goes through their minds when considering a new platform.
Tech Manager at Asset Manager 'Praying' for Mifid II Delay
A technologist at Franklin Templeton Investments voices concerns about regulation.