Sell-Side Technology/Analysis
Symbology Efforts Back Tech Upgrades as CLOs' Demand Surges
Record issuance pushes standardization, investment as new buyers enter.
Keep Tech Fresh: C-Level Execs Discuss the Need to Upgrade Platforms Consistently
A panel at NAFIS 2015 discussed why firms should be willing to upgrade their systems on a consistent basis.
S3 Adds Canadian Best Ex Analytics to its Suite of Tools, With More Geographies to Come
In the coming year S3 will look to add more geographies, asset classes to the platform.
LEI Implementations Lead to Big Benefits for All
As more companies adopt LEIs, the benefits to the financial community are growing more apparent. Two Tier-1 bank employees discuss the process of bringing on new LEIs and the value they bring to the industry.
UBS, NYSE Tie-Up Looks to Corral Corporates' Shifting Liquidity
New tech required as buy side takes on larger role.
What BCBS 239 Means for the Industry
Dan DeFrancesco looks at the impact BCBS 239 will have on the industry.
Options Industry Conference 2015: Balance Sheet Restraints, Exchange Controls Top Tech To-Do List
Three large banks in the space cite Basel III woes, pre-trade safety checks as key.
As Demand for Managed Services Grows, Changes on the Horizon
Broadridge executives talk about the growth of managed services and where it's headed
Knowing When to Pull the Plug
Members of the C-Level panel at NATAS talk about the importance of recognizing when you need to shut an application down.
Is Wall Street Innovating Fast Enough?
Panelists at NATAS 2015 talk about how quickly the capital markets are willing to adopt innovative technology.
Is HFT Part of the Trading Ecosystem?
Reports from TradeTech conference.
In the World of High-Frequency Trading, Big Data Still Remains a Challenge
Panelists at NATAS discuss big data analytics in the low-latency space.
Data's New 'Cool' Invites a Fresh Set of Problems, Panelists Say
The evolution of data has certainly helped the industry, but it has also created problems for those involved in the space.
NATAS 2015 C-Level Panel: No Worries About Ubiquitous Vendors
In wake of Bloomberg outage, executives discuss the issues around relying heavily on a vendor.
NATAS 2015 Morning Keynote: Wells Fargo's Wiser on the Importance of Bringing in Millennials
Wells Fargo's Nancy Wiser laid out the four buckets where firms need to evolve in today's trading environment.
Compromise in the Cards
Industry members raise concerns as the potential implementation date for Finra's Cards comes closer
Director of OFR Stresses LEI Importance, Collaboration on Data
Richard Berner, director of the Office of Financial Research at the US Treasury, discussed LEI progress and the benefits of sharing data.
The Bloomberg Outage: Systems Overwhelmed by Excessive Volumes of Network Traffic; Users Left in the Dark
Sell-side and buy-side firms discuss today's Bloomberg outage
Plato Partnership Trading Platform Aims to Change the Market Model
Collaboration of buy and sell side to fund market optimization research through new utility.
SEC Commissioner Calls for Office of Data Strategy; CAT Still Years Away From Completion
Kara Stein says SEC needs to open an office focused specifically on data.
Eventus' Bell Lays Out Growth Plan in Competitive Risk & Compliance Space
The firm will start with US equities coverage, before expanding to other asset classes.
Devonshire Manager Supports Blockchain Technology in Settlement Process
David Jegen, managing director at Devonshire Investments, said he's interested in companies that are working towards using blockchain in the settlement process.
Panelists: Don't Base Startup Investment on Regulation; Consortiums Don't Work
Industry members chat about the best route to implementing disruptive technology.
Finding Green Pastures in Big Data Development
Industry members discuss areas they believe still have potential for growth within big data.