Sell-Side Technology/Analysis
Single-Dealer Platforms Not Dead as Banks Shape Up for SEFs
SEF aggregation can ensure banks keep hold of clients as regulation looms.
SEF Survival Depends on Differentiation
GreySpark research outlines the current picture of the swap execution facility landscape.
New Tech Benchmarks Required After HSBC AML Failure Probe
The US Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found the bank's monitoring of correspondent relationships and bulk cash transactions wanting. Enterprise-level solutions are required to solve complex anti-money laundering problems.
Banks Chained to Legacy Systems as CVAs Suffer
SAS report claims legacy technology is leaving banks vulnerable to slow risk assessment.
CLS Designated as Systemically Important by FSOC
FX settlement facility tagged as crucial to US economy by regulator.
JPMorgan to Add Fixed Income to its IAP Platform
JPMorgan plans to expand the offering past domestic equities to fixed income and international equities. IAP is also designed to help users tackle the SEC's Large Trader Rule.
Risk Data Silos Still Cause Issues, Survey Finds
Despite increasing investment in risk management, disparate systems still present problems, Sybase claims.
Technology Integral as New Finra Suitability Regulations Come Into Force
Finra's rules 2090 and 2111 are set to make suitability a bigger issue for brokers, bringing legal clarity but also the need for holistic solutions.
ESMA Emphasizes Compliance Under Mifid
European regulator labels compliance function as critical to a firm's operation and mandates resource allocation.
Brazilian Regulator Weighs Breaking BM&FBovespa Monopoly
CVM held a hearing last week to solicit opinions on a study about exchange competition in Brazil. Yet the regulator gave no clues as to how it plans to proceed.
European Council Adopts Derivatives Rules
CCP clearing and trade repository reporting ratified by supranational body.
Bloomberg Broadens Data Focus with Industries
Global roll-out of analysis and data platform provides power play for vendor.
Indian Regulator Cautions over HFT
Reserve bank says that algorithmic activity needs to be watched.
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
Big Data Online Summit: Continuous Risk Analysis the Holy Grail for Bigger Data
Thoughts from the primary panel of the day at Waters' Big Data Online Summit
Back Offices Under Pressure in Drive Toward T+2
Regulators on both sides of the Atlantic are squeezing the settlement process.
Portware Plans to Move Into Fixed Income
At Sifma 2012, Portware president Scott DePetris talked about the recnt purchase of Aritas assets and the direction of the company.
OTC Trading the Battleground in Fight for Liquidity
Nasdaq’s plan to wrest liquidity from Europe’s derivatives market is sure to delight regulators, rile incumbents.
Forum Hits the Ground Running Following Plus TS Acquisition
The company takes on the exchange hosting business with a new name, but familiar faces.
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.
Head Technologists: ‘Evolutionary’ Solutions Can’t Solve Big Challenges
As regulation leaves head technologists hamstrung with higher costs and tightening budgets, firms are looking for a silver lining and new ways to attract talent.
One Little, Two Little, 40 Little SEFs
When the starting gun fires, there are expected to be a multitude of SEF entrants. That number must be pared down for an effective market to commence, officials say.