Sell-Side Technology/Analysis
Attention Grabbers: REDI CEO, New CTO Talk Reorganization
REDI chief Rishi Nangalia and Mark Etherington, the provider's newly-appointed CTO, talk to Dan DeFrancesco about the firm's reorganization and what the future holds.
Euronext Looking Inward, Upward
European exchange favors incremental technology re-optimization over headline-grabbing acquisition.
Symbiont Issues First Smart Securities on Bitcoin Blockchain
Startup demos platform in front of group of business leaders, investors and media members.
TMX's Eccleston Talks HFT, Says It's Not Going Anywhere
TMX CEO Lou Eccleston shares his thoughts with Dan DeFrancesco on HFT and why the industry needs to learn to accept it.
Deutsche Bank Aims to Implement 50 Ideas from New Innovation Labs in First Year
The German bank has big goals for the three labs its opening this year, which will be based in London, Berlin and Palo Alto, Calif.
Coming Soon: The Death of Black-Box Models, Technologies
Industry experts discuss how their firms are less inclined to use black box vendor models.
Tactical Strategies Fall Short as Shifting Regulatory Landscape Becomes “The New Normal”
Banks are still adopting tactical workarounds instead of strategic approach to regulatory changes.
Ahead of August Launch, Symphony's David Gurle Previews Messaging System
Symphony will roll out the first part of its flagship product on Aug. 3, with two more offerings to come on Sept. 15.
CCAR Stresses Banks' Model Validation, Data Aggregation Capabilities
At a recent event held at The Metropolitan Club in Manhattan, industry experts discussed a range of topics, from modeling validation to analytics to risk technologies.
With Focus on CLOs, Volcker 'Covered Fund' Tool Helps Banks Bridge Pre-Trade, Compliance
New demand among banks for standardized treatment under Volcker.
Target2-Securities: So Far, So Good as First Systems Go Live
After nine years of preparation Target2-Securities, the pan-European securities settlement platform, went live on time with a minimum of disruption.
Young Technologists Tend to Lack Communication Skills, User Experience Understanding
Experts discuss some flaws they seen in the crop of new technologists.
Future Could Hold Worldwide Adoption of Fatca-Type Regulations
As Fatca passes its one year anniversary, some believe other regulators could follow suit.
Innovation Comes Through Mentorships, Not Labs, Says BofA's Reilly
Bank of America CIO David Reilly chats with Dan DeFrancesco about working with start-ups to address the bank's technology needs.
Contix Uses 'Event Detection' to Tap Social Media's Potential
Contix's founders discuss the company's decision to use social media for event detection, rather than for sentiment analysis.
APTAS 2015 Keynote: Don’t Fear Disruptive Technologies
Banks may be wary of the start-up fintech wave of disruptive innovations, but collaboration is the key to embracing emerging tech.
Toronto FIS: The Keys to Proper Cyber-Security Training
Panelists discussed what they believe are important steps in efficiently educating employees about cyber security.
DTCC's John Abel Chats About T+2 ISC's Proposed Timeline for T+2 Shift
Abel gives his thoughts on the release of T+2 ISC's white paper and the proposed timeline.
Process Over People: The Way Around a Talent Drought
Headstrong's Rampi Kandadai tells Dan DeFrancesco that the best way to overcome a talent drought is about developing the processes, not the people.
Yasuki Okai to Lead NRI Expansion in North America
The longtime NRI staffer will head up Japanese firm's push to grow in North America.
Swift Launches 'Watch for Securities' Business Intelligence Solution
Watch for Securities provides customers with global traffic information covering settlement and corporate actions.
Blockchain Specialist Symbiont Targets Diverse 'Smart Securities' Applications
Ex-NYSE chief, Citadel trading head among the startup's investors.
Markit's Trogni Discusses Information Mosaic Acquisition
The move will help Markit to strengthen its corporate actions suite of solutions.
No Single Model for CDOs as Firms Continue to Shape Role, Panelists Say
At NAFIS, panelists discussed the role of the CDO and how it's different from the CIO post.